Once Upon a Time Childcare Center & Schoolhouse

Once Upon a Time Childcare Center & Schoolhouse offers pre-school and child care, Pre-K, after school, and summer activities. Children take part in Spanish education, music, art, science and environment activities, physical fitness, and sign language. Classrooms include science and sensory experiences, housekeeping and dramatic play areas, blocks and building areas, creative art areas, large motor areas for music, movement, and performing, small manipulative areas with games, puzzles, and crafting supplies, as well as math, reading, and writing areas.

• Ages: 6 weeks through 3rd grade
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:45 am–5:30 pm

Once Upon a Time Childcare Center & Schoolhouse states that its mission is to offer quality education and childcare for children from ages 6 weeks through 3rd grade, with a nurturing and safe environment and a fun approach to learning. The program description states that it blends basic theory and an environmental curriculum using holistic and stress-relieving life skills, and that teachers set an example of balance, leadership, positive attitude, and responsibility. The center notes that its team is experienced and cares about the well-being of children, and that DeDe runs the program.

The program is a member of NAEYC, WECA, the Verona Chamber of Commerce, the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, 4-C, and the Verona Pre-K, and it lists membership in NAEYC and WECA as credentials. One parent review describes the security as phenomenal and mentions smooth transitions, pickup and drop-off times, and excellent communication. Another parent review describes the center as beautiful with lots of natural light and a huge play area. Multiple parent testimonials describe positive experiences with the staff, curriculum, communication, and children’s enjoyment of the program.

Last updated February 28, 2026.