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 Brightwheel® 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...

"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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