Where They’ll Play
The Day Away

With Caring Teachers
& Freedom To Explore

Where They’ll Play
The Day Away

With Caring Teachers
& Freedom To Explore

Bucks | 13 - 18 Months | Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

Your Little One Learns In A Safe & Secure Environment

Your Little One Learns In A Safe & Secure Environment

Your child benefits from CPR-trained staff and a fenced playground that provide a first layer of safety indoors and out. Restricted access controls limit who gains entry to the building while internal-use-only security cameras continually monitor the premises.

Play-Focused, Child-Led Learning For Daily Discovery

Your toddler learns best through play, and there is plenty of play in the Discovery class. Children lead their own learning, engaging in open-ended play that follows their individual interests and passions.
Play-Focused, Child-Led Learning For Daily Discovery
Social-Emotional Learning Now For Strong Relationships Later

Social-Emotional Learning Now For Strong Relationships Later

In Discovery, your child learns the basics of self-regulation, which is the starting point toward social-emotional mastery. Teachers model naming and managing their feelings and emotions and use redirection to focus on good classroom behavior.

Highly-Educated Teachers Provide Quality Early Learning

Your child’s teachers are the most educated in Defiance, which gives children a leg up not only in academics but in mood, behavior, enthusiasm, social skills, and life skill development—so important for “do it myself” toddlers!
Low Teacher-Student Ratios Allow Individualized Instruction

Low Teacher-Student Ratios Allow Individualized Instruction

With a low teacher-to-student ratio, your child has fewer children in their classroom. Low ratios allow your child’s teacher the time to know them and how best to meet their unique and individual needs.

A Blended Curriculum Means A Diverse Learning Environment

Toddlers learn with the play-based Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum, drawing influence from the Montessori method, Nature/Forest School, and weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities for holistic education.
A Blended Curriculum Means A Diverse Learning Environment

Your Whole Family Feels Welcome With Festive Events & Seasonal Celebrations!

Yoga, STEAM, & More Let Your Child Discover New Passions

Yoga, STEAM, & More Let Your Child Discover New Passions

All-inclusive enrichments spice up your child’s day! Baby signing continues to aid communication, yoga teaches mindfulness, and music, art, and dance bring joy and self-expression. Gardening and STEAM activities promote curiosity and teach caring for other living things.

Outdoor Play Every Day Keeps Your Child Moving

Your toddler loves getting out and exploring the large outdoor play space! They have their own area away from the bigger kids where they can toddle, wobble, walk, and run without obstacles. Age-appropriate toys and equipment make the outdoors exciting.
Outdoor Play Every Day Keeps Your Child Moving
All-Inclusive Meals & Snacks Fuel Busy, Growing Toddlers

All-Inclusive Meals & Snacks Fuel Busy, Growing Toddlers

An onsite cook prepares healthy daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks that cater to your child’s allergies, sensitivities, and unique dietary needs. All meals comply with the state CACFP food program guidelines, and toddlers begin eating with utensils and drinking from cups!

The Brightwheel® App Provides Support & Communication

The Brightwheel® app integrates seamlessly with Learning Beyond Paper™ for real-time updates and all your communication needs in one convenient location. Onsite therapies for your child and parent education classes mean the whole family gets the support they need.

The Procare® App Provides Support & Communication
A Deep Clean Keeps Your Child Healthy

A Deep Clean Keeps Your Child Healthy

Air purifiers in your child’s classroom keep airborne germs to a minimum while attentive staff clean and sanitize daily to protect everyone’s health. Electrostatic sprayers take care of hard-to-reach spaces, soft toys, and bedding.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"They have exceeded my expectations in every way..."
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I wholeheartedly recommend HDC to any parent seeking a loving enriching environment for their child. They have exceeded my expectations in every way. The staff goes above and beyond from the communication around the clock to the genuine love and care they have. My children are comfortable and happy and I have so much peace of mind knowing I have a childcare center truly dedicated to the well-being and development of my kids.

- Cloee Arnett

"Every single teacher has a positive attitude..."
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I am beyond impressed with the high quality care my daughters get at HDC! It's important to me to know that my kids are engaging with and learning about the world around them. I specifically chose HDC because they utilize lesson plans and goal setting to do just that. Every single teacher has a positive attitude and goes out of their way to interact with both the kids and the parents. If you are looking for a clean, safe, and fun learning environment for your child - HDC should be at the top of your list!

- Jordan Gehring

"They communicate quickly through the app..."
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HDC has the best staff that takes great care of my toddler while I’m at work. They communicate quickly through the app and I love that they give me so many updates throughout the day. They always have fun activities planned and my daughter loves the dance class they have weekly. I highly recommend HDC!

- Brittani Heller

"HDC has gone above and beyond..."
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My son had to transfer schools half way through the year due to our complex work schedules. HDC has gone above and beyond to make him feel welcome and make this an easy adjustment! Miss Tina always welcomes my boy with a hug and a snuggle if it’s hard for him to let me go to work and it makes me so happy to know that he feels safe with them! I truly couldn’t have asked for a better establishment!

- Victoria Toeppe

"Loving, patient, supportive caretakers..."
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As a parent, you want loving, patient, supportive caretakers for your children. All of they employees here are exactly that! Miss Tina does the preschool aged children. I have a second child in her class and couldn’t be happier with her. She goes above and beyond for the kids! I remember one time she sacrificed her break to comfort my child who was upset! And I imagine break time is very important with such a difficult job.

- Sam Sauer

"Through procare I stay in touch with his teachers..."
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Aidyn has a great time at HDC! They are patient and kind. I know Aidyn is well cared for while he’s at daycare. Through procare I stay in touch with his teachers, know what he’s eating and what’s going on throughout the day. I love getting pictures and being an involved parent while still working. Miss Tina is an amazing teacher. All the staff is great! Even the Chef 😉

- Katie Belau

"Max has learned so much and is getting ready..."
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All the teachers are wonderful. However miss Tina has went above and beyond for maxwell. miss Tina will take the time to learn your child and listens to what they have to say. She genuinly cares. All the ladies care so much.Max has learned so much and is getting ready for school. Miss Tina is so much fun and keeps things goofy for the kiddos. 🙂

- Dominique Frey

"I enjoy the pictures of Stella throughout the day..."
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My daughter has been at HDC for a year now, in that year she’s learned so much. I know that Stella is taken care of while I’m at work, I don’t have to worry about her not getting the attention, knowledge, or being taken care of. I enjoy the pictures of Stella throughout the day, of different activities or playing with other kids. Miss Emma, and Miss Olivia, if you two ladies see this, thank you both so much for loving my girl just as much as I do. I appreciate all your hard work, and patience.

- Chelsea Lautzenheiser

"He has been learning so much..."
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My grand daughter is in Miss Judy’s class when she isn’t in school and absolutely loves all the fun things they do! My grandson had Miss Emilee as a teacher for his preschool class. She was able to help him grow his imagination and develop his fine motor skills. He loves his friends there too! He now has Miss Judy as a teacher also. He has been learning so much and the structure has helped prepare him for the inevitable school transition. HDC is a wonderful center!

- Monica Wargolet

"we love all the pictures and updates we get..."
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We started going to HDC about 1 year ago and have had an amazing experience. We started with Ms Chelsea in bucks and now love Ms Maddie in the moose room. Both of these ladies do a great job of loving on the kids and making drop off easy. Our daughter loves going to "school" and we love all the pictures and updates we get throughout the day of the sensory, play, gross motor and fine motor skills they work on.

- Ashley Stechschulte

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