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Dayspring Montessori School

5.0

Amazing school with fantastic and loving teachers. Wonderful, clean, happy learning environment. I love school's philosophy and approach to the kids. The teachers not only teach kids about knowledge but also help kids learn to be more independent. Along with the academic curriculum, students are...

- Parent

Kidz Day Care

5.0

As a single mother new to the area, I very much appreciate how good Miss Susan has been to me and my little guy, Nate. He lights up every morning when he sees her even if he's having a bad morning. He just loves his Miss Susan to death. I would never take him anyplace else.

- Christie H

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

5.0

My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!

- Paula L

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

5.0

I'm a 19 year old who loves children and having responsibility along with a solid job fulltime in child care. I'm interested in working here for an extented period of time and I'm very dependible! Please contact me for an interview, I'm pediatric cpr certified and american red cross first aid...

- Sarah R

Child care centers in Lake Forest, IL

Montessori School of Lake Forest

Montessori School of Lake Forest

13700 W Laurel Dr, Lake Forest, IL

Costimate: $260/wk


Childrens Center of Lake Forest

28457 N Ballard Dr Ste A2, Lake Forest, IL

Starting at $260/wk

Childrens Center of Lake Forest provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lake Forest, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Episcopal Church

400 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL

Starting at $2216/day

Episcopal Church provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lake Forest, Illinois, for kids from two to four years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Banner Day Camp Inc

1225 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL

Starting at $2920/day

Banner Day Camp, Inc. based in Lake Forest, IL offers Banner Beginnings, Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Tween Camp, and CIT/SIT programs. The center specializes in children ages three years to Ninth Grade. The camp aims to create the best environment for each camper and go above and beyond to ensure that...

Bright Stars Kids University

Bright Stars Kids University

100 Village Grn, Lincolnshire, IL

Starting at $295/wk

Bright Stars Kids University (BSKU) is a day care center with a focus on education for young children ages 2 to 6. We create educational, healthy, safe, loving and fun atmosphere for your children. Our programs meet or exceed quality standards and support the emotional, social, behavioral and...

yachad kids academy

701 Aptakisic Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL

Costimate: $232/wk

Daycare center, Afterschool program. Our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 15 months to 12 years old. Welcome to Yachad Kids Academy, a place for parents, teachers, and administrators to...

The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience

343 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL

Costimate: $266/wk

See what makes each TLE Center such a vibrant, happy place-and what sets us apart in the early childhood education industry. With attention to every detail, we design TLE Centers to foster an environment where early childhood education feels comfortable, safe and fun - and encourages a young...

Alice's Discovery Academy

Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Alice's Discovery Academy is the only ECC facility in Lake County that provides extended hours, including before and after school care and overnight care. More than 1400 children have attended the Academy since 1995. We provide a nurturing childcare environment for preschool, daycare, music...

Nature's Child Learning

Nature's Child Learning

1105 Midway Road, Northbrook, IL

Starting at $250/wk

Nature's Child Learning Center is a hands-on preschool inspiring our next generation through exploration. Our child led, home based curriculum provides a safe and stimulating environment to develop the whole child; physically, emotionally, socially and academically. Our Mission: At Nature's...

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

105 Roman Lane, Lake Zurich, IL

Costimate: $340/wk

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods is an exceptional child care program that services children 6 weeks to 12 years old. The academy uses Life Essential curriculum that is developmental age appropriate for each classroom. The facility is fully licensed by the state. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM- 6:30...

Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter Street, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Bear is dedicated to quality care for our students. We provide a safe environment for children that fosters healthy emotional development and a secure relationship with adults and other children. We prepare children socially, academically, physically, and spiritually with positive experiences...

Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

Starting at $490/mo

Children five months or five years of age have already embarked on a journey from which they are learning great lessons, those that are traditionally academic and those that will shape their character. At Alta Vista We help our students to learn and understand the world, so that one day...

The Learning Tree Childcare

The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

Costimate: $317/wk

Nationally accredited childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and before and after school care with an all day summer camp program for ages 2 and older.

Dayspring Montessori School

950 Northbrook Ave, Northbrook, IL

Costimate: $239/wk

5.0

(1)

Dayspring Montessori School in Northbrook, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 35 children from fifteen months to kindergarten. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall...
5.0
"Amazing school with fantastic and loving teachers. Wonderful, clean, happy learning environment. I love school's philosophy and approach to the kids. The teachers not only teach kids about knowledge but also help kids learn to be more independent. Along with the...

Parent


Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr, North Chicago, IL

Costimate: $157/wk

5.0

(6)

Kidz Day Care in North Chicago, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 8 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...
5.0
"My little one, Meghan, loves it at Kidz Day Care. Mrs. Corbett is great. I have never had an issue."

Matthew G


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...
5.0
"My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D


Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

30 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL

Costimate: $296/wk

5.0

(1)

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School based in Lincolnshire, IL is an NAEYC-accredited preschool that serves children between the ages of eighteen months and four years old. The school offers rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play.
5.0
"My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!"

Paula L


Poko Loko Early Learning Center

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

1601 Northwind Boulevard, Libertyville, IL

Starting at $295/wk

5.0

(1)

Welcome to Poko Loko Early Learning Center, a child care facility located on 1601 Northwind Boulevard in Libertyville, IL. We specialize in infant and toddler daycare, preschool through kindergarten education, and have full day and half day programs available. Our certified staff is trained in...
5.0
"My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at the name and didn't take it seriously until we visited. As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and made...

Heather H


Champions Early Learning Center

Champions Early Learning Center

1441 Lake Street, Libertyville, IL

Costimate: $290/wk

5.0

(8)

We are conveniently located at Butterfield School. Our early foundations preschool and prekindergarten program enhances children's confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through small group instruction and independent play in an organized...
5.0
"The teachers are absolutely AMAZING! There aren't a lot of really good options for child care around here, but Champions preschool has really prepared my daughter for kindergarten. She now speaks some Spanish, Polish and a little Chinese! The teachers really...

Jacquie V


M & M Day Care Center

1200 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL

Starting at $146/wk

Montessori and Music Day Care Center is an authentic Montessori School offering programs for students from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Their curriculum combines the Montessori Method with music education to provide a truly holistic learning experience.

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