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Carol G.

5.0

Carol has been serving our family for over 3 years, and we love her! The kids are always happy to go there, and the oldest is very sad to have "graduated" into kindergarten. Carol is great with kids at every stage, and we have appreciated her knowledgeable perspective about their development. She...

- Tamara

Step By Step Kids Daycare

5.0

Susan and team were amazing and pearl loved coming to see her friends every morning. If we move back to the area, we absolutely come back!

- Ron A

The Big Barn Preschool

5.0

Loving, caring teachers! A wonderful curriculum.

- Bonnie K

Child care centers in Elgin, IL

Summit Early Learning Center

Summit Early Learning Center

333 West River Road, Elgin, IL

Summit Early Learning Center provides play-based learning at no cost to families for three-to-five-year-old children assessed to be at risk for developmental delays. We strive to prepare children for kindergarten by providing intensive services and programming to develop social-emotional,...

Two Rivers Head Start Elgin West Center offers a national preschool program that promotes Kindergarten readiness for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Head Start programs are FREE to income-eligible families, and strive to foster the social and cognitive development of children through...

GODDARD SCHOOL-ELGIN

GODDARD SCHOOL-ELGIN

2496 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $169/wk

1.0

(1)

Welcome to The Goddard School in Elgin! Our award-winning preschool is conveniently located near the I-90 and Randall Road interchange. As the proud owner and parent of Goddard graduates,our playful atmosphere, enrichment programs and outstanding faculty help foster a love of learning. Through...

Taylor YMCA Early Learning Center

Taylor YMCA Early Learning Center

1111 Van St., Elgin, IL

Starting at $200/wk

What are your hours of operation? 7:00 am 6:00 pm What age children do you accept? Children ages 3 years through 6 years Are meals and snacks provided? Yes, we serve hot meals and nutritional snacks. Our school uses a local caterer to provide our healthy meals and snacks. Is your staff...

Elgin Child & Family Resource Center

210 National St., Elgin, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Elgin Child & Family Resource Center located at 210 National Street Elgin, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and uses the Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, School-age, and Summer Camp programs.

One Hope United Elgin Child & Family Resource Center

210 National St., Elgin, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Elgin Child & Family Resource Center has been serving children its community since 1920. In 2004, the center moved into their new home right in the heart of downtown Elgin. Our center provides a great opportunity for children to grow and learn at their own pace, where they are given a variety of...

Mother Goose Child Development Center

240 Standish St, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $201/wk

Mother Goose Child Development Center in Elgin, Illinois is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 20 children from three years to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall...

Child Development Center

340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL

Costimate: $213/wk


Ms. Mercer's Mini Monsters

516 South Street, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $206/wk

Hello, I own an in home daycare called Ms. Mercer's Mini Monsters Day Care in Elgin! I grew up in a home daycare and feel it created a unique opportunity. Home daycare is not babysitting. It's not comparable to any child care center. It's families in relationships with a professional care provider....

Literacy Volunteers of America

270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Literacy Volunteers of America located in Elgin, IL is a free, accessible, and customized one-on-one tutoring to adult learners. The center operates Mondays through Thursdays from 9 AM to 4 PM and on Fridays from 9 AM to 2 PM and offers Adult Literacy, Youth, and Workplace programs.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

545 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $213/wk

We are an early childhood center where children will experience positive development through constructive play activities, academics, as well as social science in preparation for elementary school and the world around us. We cater to families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Kindergarten,...

Learn 'n Grow Home Daycare & Preschool

2220 Cottonwood Drive, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $201/wk

Please visit my website for a complete list of services and policies. Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Birth - 12 yrs Organic/All-Natural food & cleaning products are used whenever possible Your Baby Can Read program is used daily Preschool Program & Learning Centers for...

Never Grow Up, Inc.

399 Fountain Ave, Elgin, IL

Starting at $90/day

Never Grow Up in Elgin, Illinois seeks to provide a nurturing, high quality, safe and fun learning environment that is fit for the child’s overall growth and development. It is a Child Care provider that can accommodate a certain number of children.

New Creations Preschool

37W040 Highland Ave, Elgin, IL

Starting at $350/mo

New Creations Preschool offers a Christian environment where children can learn and grow. It is located at 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin, Illinois and was established in 1982. The Preschool aims to develop every child socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. It uses a developmental...

Braun Family Daycare

114 Crighton Ave, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $204/wk

Braun Family Daycare in Elgin, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 12 children from six weeks to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth...

Highland Christian Academy

2250 W Highland Ave, Elgin, IL

Starting at $5600/day

Highland Christian Academy in Elgin, Illinois, was established in 1984 to provide education for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. The school also provides extended childcare options in a nurturing environment, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Highland Christian Academy uses...

Summit School Inc

331 W River Road, Elgin, IL

Costimate: $201/wk

Kindergarten - Full Day Preschool - Half days (am or pm session)

Carol G.

Carol G.

107 E. Elmwood Ave, West Chicago, IL

Starting at $350/wk

4.5

(4)

I have a Bachelor's in Music. My Master's is in Early Childhood Education with Special Ed approval. Until budget cuts, I taught at an early learning center in West Chicago District #33. I have worked at day care centers and had a licensed family childcare for 10 years. I have re-licensed my home for...
5.0
"My children (now 5 & 3) have been in Carol's care for for over 3 years now, and she is fantastic. She is sensitive to where they are developmentally, organizes their day so that they have a consistent schedule, and encourages them to explore, ask questions, play...

Nancy F


Step By Step Kids Daycare

Step By Step Kids Daycare

351 Superior Dr, Bloomingdale, IL

Starting at $250/wk

4.9

(41)

Step By Step Kids Daycare in Bloomingdale, IL, is a loving childcare home. We accept children from ages six weeks to five years. We are conveniently located in Bloomingdale. It is very convenient if you are traveling between Elmhurst and Schaumburg or Downers Grove areas. Neighboring towns...
5.0
"Susan has a great set up with her daycare. Large space for kids to run and play and it is always very clean! I loved that they have separate eating, sleeping, changing, and playing areas. My daughter has come home singing songs she has learned there as well as the...

Lindsay B


The Big Barn Preschool

The Big Barn Preschool

888 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL

Starting at $292/wk

5.0

(1)

The Big Barn Preschool is a small educational preschool with a homey environment! We offer care to children ages 3-6. We offer three unique programs: Part time: 5 hour or less for: 3 years old Preschool -4 years old -Pre-K -Full Day 3 years old Preschool -4-year-olds -Pre-K...
5.0
"Loving, caring teachers! A wonderful curriculum."

Bonnie K


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