Where Kids Learn
& Play All Day

They Explore Their World
With Loving Teachers

Where Kids Learn
& Play All Day

They Explore Their World
With Loving Teachers

Mallards | 25 - 36 Months | Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

Restricted Access & More Keep Them Safe

Restricted Access & More Keep Them Safe

Your child stays safe and sound all day with modern security cameras, restricted access entrances, CPR-certified teachers, and sturdy playground fences. Have peace of mind knowing their safety is well protected.

Play-Based Discovery For Learning & Fun

Hands-on, play-based activities give your child a fun, engaging path to learning their academic basics, plus critical thinking and self-expression. They play their way to better cognition and communication skills with guided lessons and free time to explore their interests.
Play-Based Discovery For Learning & Fun
Social-Emotional Guidance That Builds Crucial Life Skills

Social-Emotional Guidance That Builds Crucial Life Skills

Your child learns about self-regulation, kindness, empathy, respect, and responsibility from teachers who model these values and behaviors every day. Your little one becomes a trusted peer and a good citizen of the classroom and the world.

High-Quality Teachers For High-Quality Care

Educated teachers guide your child’s learning experience. 95% of lead teachers hold a Child Development Associate® credential or higher degree, and every assistant teacher is certified Career Pathway Level 2 or better. You know your child is in well-trained hands.
High-Quality Teachers For High-Quality Care
Smaller Class Ratios Mean More Personalized Learning

Smaller Class Ratios Mean More Personalized Learning

Your child gets more personalized attention and targeted instruction in a class with a low teacher-to-student ratio. Teachers truly get to know their personality, strengths, needs, and interests to help your child reach their milestones.

Blended Curricula For A Well-Rounded Education

Teachers support a Montessori- and Forest School-inspired approach to child-led learning and deliver academics with the proven, play-based Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum. Weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities promote critical thinking and creativity for a balanced learning experience.
Blended Curricula For A Well-Rounded Education

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

Enrichments Like Art & Yoga Built Into Your Tuition

Enrichments Like Art & Yoga Built Into Your Tuition

Your little one loves learning yoga for movement and mindfulness, art and music for creativity and self-expression, and gardening for respect for nature and life cycles. They broaden their horizons every day, at no extra cost to you.

Outdoor, All-Season Play For Fresh Air & Exercise

Your child builds crucial muscles and motor skills, plus resilience and stamina, with all-season outdoor play on a spacious, age-level playground. They have room to safely romp, run, and climb with friends in the fresh air.
Outdoor, All-Season Play For Fresh Air & Exercise
Field Trips Introduce Your Child To The World

Field Trips Introduce Your Child To The World

Your kiddo explores the Fire Department, the zoo, the orchard, the pumpkin patch, and the COSI museum. Exciting visitors come to see them, too, like the petting zoo, weekly dance instructor, soil and water specialist, and the Dino-School social-emotional educator.

All-Inclusive Healthy Food Made Fresh Onsite Daily

Your child’s tuition includes a healthy, delicious breakfast, lunch, and snack, made fresh onsite every day by a dedicated cook. All meals cater to allergies and sensitivities and meet or exceed state and federal CACFP standards for childhood nutrition.
All-Inclusive Healthy Food Made Fresh Onsite Daily
Expect & Receive Daily Communication & Support

Expect & Receive Daily Communication & Support

Teachers use the Brightwheel® app, which integrates with Learning Beyond Paper™, to keep you in the loop about your child’s activities and milestones. Parenting courses on relevant topics and onsite therapies for your referred child support your whole family’s needs.

Cleaning & Air Purification To Safeguard Their Health

Staff clean and sanitize all classrooms and common areas daily, using electrostatic sprayers for hard-to-reach spaces and surfaces. Air purifiers scrub harmful germs, allergens, and irritants from the air to protect your child’s growing lungs.
Cleaning & Air Purification To Safeguard Their Health

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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