Where Kids Get
Ready For school

With Play-Based Learning
& Kind, Nurturing Teachers

Where Kids Get
Ready For school

With Play-Based Learning
& Kind, Nurturing Teachers

Geese | 3 - 5 Years | Serving Defiance & Van Wert, OH

A Safe, Loving Environment For Your Peace Of Mind

A Safe, Loving Environment For Your Peace Of Mind

Know that your child spends their days with attentive, CPR-certified teachers behind restricted access doors and well-built fences, all under the watchful eye of modern security cameras. Their well-being is a top priority, always.

Play-Filled Days Of Active Discovery Foster Learning

Your child learns by doing in an environment that encourages active discovery through guided hands-on lessons and free playtime to explore their interests. Play-based learning boosts their cognitive skills, communication, and creativity.
Play-Filled Days Of Active Discovery Foster Learning
Social-Emotional Learning For Kindness, Respect, & More

Social-Emotional Learning For Kindness, Respect, & More

Teachers model empathy, respect, kindness, and responsibility while also helping your child identify and self-regulate their emotions. Your pre-kindergartener learns to make friends, resolve conflicts, and become a trusted peer and well-mannered classroom citizen.

Highly-Trained Teachers Support Your Child’s Learning Journey

Your child’s teachers are the highest-educated in Defiance County. 95% of lead teachers hold a Child Development Associate® or higher, and 100% of assistants are Career Pathways Level 2 certified or better, so you know they learn from the best.
Highly-Trained Teachers Support Your Child’s Learning Journey
Better-Than-Mandated Class Ratios For Personal Attention

Small Class Ratios Mean More Personal Attention For Them

With a low teacher-to-student ratio, your child learns in a small group where their teachers genuinely know them. Teachers tailor activities to your child’s strengths, needs, and interests to help them excel.

Well-Rounded Curricula That Build Cognitive Foundations

Teachers use the trusted Learning Beyond Paper™ curriculum plus engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities to stimulate early academics and critical thinking. A Montessori- and Forest School-inspired environment allows your child to learn at their own pace.
Well-Rounded Curricula That Build Cognitive Foundations

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

All-Inclusive Enrichments Like Yoga, Art, & More

All-Inclusive Enrichments Like Yoga, Art, & More

Your child’s horizons get broader every day with all-inclusive enrichments like yoga, art, music, dance, and gardening. Watch your little one’s knowledge grow and confidence soar as they discover the world around them and express themselves in brand-new ways.

Spacious Playgrounds For All-Season Outdoor Play

Your child goes outdoors for fresh air and exercise on a large, age-level playground where they romp and play with friends year-round. They build resilience and stamina while boosting muscle growth and gross motor skill development.
Exciting Trips & Visitors Bring New Experiences

Exciting Trips & Visitors Bring New Experiences

Field trips to the fire department, zoo, apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and the COSI museum show your child the world outside their doors. Visitors bring excitement, too, like the petting zoo, dance instructor, environmental specialist, or Dino-School social-emotional educators.

Fresh, Healthy Meals & Snacks Included In Tuition

Never worry about packing food because your child’s tuition includes tasty, nutritious daily breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. All meals meet or exceed state and federal CACFP standards, and a dedicated cook prepares everything fresh and accounts for allergies and sensitivities.
Fresh, Healthy Meals & Snacks Included In Tuition
Support & Communication For A Strong Home-School Connection

Support & Communication For A Strong Home-School Connection

Teachers communicate with you daily through the free, handy Brightwheel® app, which integrates with Learning Beyond Paper™ so you can see all your child’s activities and milestones. Parenting courses and onsite therapies for referred children further support your family’s needs.

Sanitization & Air Purification To Help Protect Their Health

Staff clean and sanitize your child’s classroom and common areas daily with the help of electrostatic sprayers that zap germs in every nook and cranny. Air purifiers continuously remove harmful particles, irritants, and allergens to protect your child’s little lungs.
Sanitization & Air Purification To Help Protect 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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