Where Education
& Adventure Meet

Loving Teachers Guide
Their Play-Based Learning

Where Education
& Adventure Meet

Loving Teachers Guide
Their Play-Based Learning

Moose | 19 - 24 Months | Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

Modern Security Measures Ensure Your Child’s Safety

Modern Security Measures Ensure Your Child’s Safety

CPR-trained staff provides knowledgeable emergency care, while a fenced playground keeps little wanderers secure. Restricted access controls limit who can access the building, while internal-use-only security cameras monitor hallways, common areas, and classrooms.

Focused, Play-Based Learning For Memorable Daily Discovery

Your Explorer learns through hands-on, play-based activities that promote cognitive development and experiential recall. Your child leads their own learning by engaging with materials that match their interests and challenge their growing skills.
Focused, Play-Based Learning For Memorable Daily Discovery
Social-Emotional Support For Self-Regulation & More

Social-Emotional Support For Self-Regulation & More

Your toddler’s teachers help them identify, express, and self-regulate the big feelings that come along with being a little kid. They learn skills and strategies for managing emotions, being respectful of others, and using their manners.

Trained, Experienced Teachers Guide Your Child’s Learning

Your child’s teachers are the best-educated in the area, and their expertise shines through in the classroom. They guide your child’s early learning with dedication, experience, and the training to support all best practices.
Trained, Experienced Teachers Guide Your Child’s Learning
Small Classes For More Personalized Attention

Small Classes For More Personalized Attention

Your Explorer learns in a small group setting, allowing teachers to truly get to know them and adapt activities to meet their needs, strengths, and interests. Your child blossoms with personalized care and attention.

Blended Curricula Foster A Diverse Learning Experience

Using the play-based Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum in a Montessori- and Forest School-influenced environment, teachers give your child ample opportunities to explore diverse activities every day. Weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) projects boost critical thinking and creativity.
Blended Curricula Foster A Diverse Learning Experience

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

Enrichments Like Yoga, Art, & More, At No Additional Cost

Enrichments Like Yoga, Art, & More, At No Additional Cost

Your child’s all-inclusive enrichments boost their learning and broaden their horizons. Yoga, baby signing, art, music, STEAM, and gardening introduce them to the world around them and aid creativity, self-expression, self-regulation, and respect for all living things.

Daily Outdoor Play Boosts Motor Skill Development

Your little one loves their safe, spacious, age-level playground. They have room to explore the yard and the age-appropriate toys and structures, where they toddle, walk, run, and learn to climb at their own pace in their own space.
Daily Outdoor Play Boosts Motor Skill Development
An All-Inclusive Meal Program Fuels Their Fun

An All-Inclusive Meal Program Fuels Their Fun

A healthy, delicious breakfast, lunch, and snack await your child daily, all included in your tuition. An onsite cook prepares all meals fresh, accounts for allergies and sensitivities, and ensures that everything meets or exceeds state and federal CACFP guidelines.

Streamlined Communication & Support For Your Whole Family

Communication is a breeze with the Procare® app, which integrates with Learning Without Paper™, so you always know what your child is up to. Get support for the whole family with parenting seminars and onsite therapies for referred children.
Streamlined Communication & Support For Your Whole Family
Air Purification & Electrostatic Cleaning Protect Their Health

Air Purification & Electrostatic Cleaning Protect Their Health

Staff keep classrooms and common areas clean and sanitized with a strict regiment that includes electrostatic sprayers for hard-to-reach areas and surfaces. Air purifiers remove harmful particles, germs, and irritants from the air to keep little lungs happy.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"I highly recommend Heather's Day Care!!"
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All 3 of my children go there & we got from age 1 to age 7 & they all absolutely love it !! Heather's showed me that not all day cares are the same ! They are very good with all the kids I see there. The staff treats them all as their own ♡♡♡ Heather and Dave run a amazing day care for sure!

- Samantha Bartley

"They are seriously the best!!"
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Heather, Dave and all of the teachers are absolutely wonderful! I know my daughter is in great hands whenever she is there! Heather and Dave made it possible for the centers to have a bus to be able to take the kiddos on some awesome field trips and activities!

- Taylor LaCourse

"If I could give them 10 Stars I would!!"
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This place has been the best place I could ever have hoped for. My son has been going since he was three weeks old and he is almost 3! I would never pick anybody else to care for my son but Heather's Day Care. Heather has made sure to go out of her way to hire only the best staff!

- Jen Hostutler

"Loves the teachers, friends and activities!!"
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I've been using Heather's Day Care on Jefferson for about 6 months now. I have to say, I am very impressed and satisfied with the care and effort that is put into each child there. All of the staff are always so very friendly, and awesome with the kids. But, most importantly, my Daughter Loves it there!

- Zachary Haller

"Heathers daycare it’s a second family!!"
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Our family is forever grateful to have found Heathers Daycare after a bad first time experience elsewhere. We saw growth in our sons educational and communication within two weeks. All staff members are so caring and compassionate with each child!

- Kelsey Stites

"Thank u for taking so good care of my kids!!"
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I love this place for my kids to be at. My kids love it. I am proud to say that my kids go there. Never had a problem with them. They are all wonderful to my kids and to me. I don’t trust well when it comes to my kids. I can really trust Heather’s Day Care!

- Krystle Phillips

"They give your kids the best experience!!"
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A comfortable atmosphere with a very trustworthy staff. They give their full attention to the care of the kids. They keep your kids engaged in activities that help their development, ensure they’re properly fed by their kitchen staff or food you bring from home!

- Adam Hernesman

"They are always doing such fun activities!!"
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When our son first started attending they fit him in and quickly made him feel like he was right at home. They are always doing such fun activities and working with him and teaching him the age appropriate activities he needs to learn!! Such friendly staff and a great communication system in place that shows the leadership I want my child to be a part of!

- Daisy Moening

"Thank you Heather's Day Care!!"
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My child didn’t start daycare until she was three years old. At that time she attended the Hopkins center. They’re energetic energy and positivity attitudes are everything. So very blessed to have Heathers daycare and all their staff in our kids’ life!

- Angelica Tapia

"We love you HDC!!"
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A huge shoutout and a big thank you to them for every boo-boo fix, high five, nose wipe, back pat at nap times, feeding their bellies, filling their souls, expanding their minds and most importantly, giving them the love and care I see them light up with every single day!

- Amber Barnett

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