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Child Care Centers in Waterloo, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 16 listed child care centers

Camp Wartburg

amazing and so much fun to hang out with the counselors

- Grace

St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool

We love the care both of our children have received at this preschool. The teachers are so loving and truly care for each child. Our...

- Jamie

Creative Childrens Learning Center Inc

We are very happy with Creative Children's Learning Center. My child started in the toddler classroom a couple years ago and is excited...

- Jennifer S.

Centers Near Waterloo!

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Camp Wartburg

5705 Lrc Rd Waterloo, IL

5.0(1)
Camp Wartburg located in Waterloo is a Christian and a retreat center that invites youth, adults, and families of all backgrounds to encounter God’s creation through activities devoted to the body, mind, and spirit. The center engage students in the study of animal habitats, watersheds, and lake ecosystems.

Grace says "amazing and so much fun to hang out with the counselors"

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Caywood's Youth Center Inc

221 Bradford Ln Waterloo, IL

Preschool
Child care
Caywood's Youth Center Inc. in Waterloo, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center for children from infants to pre-kindergarten. They are open every Monday to Friday, 6AM to 6PM. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...
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Lighthouse Learning Center

303 Covington Dr Waterloo, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Lighthouse Learning Center in Waterloo, Illinois is a place where children explore, discover, learn and have fun. It is an educational childcare facility serving children from infants through twelve years of age, providing them programs and caring teachers that aids in their growth and development. Lighthouse Learning Center is...
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Children First Learning Center, Inc.

409 Lakeview Dr Waterloo, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Established in 2011, Children First Learning Center strives to create a high quality, safe, learning environment for our families. They aim to provide sensory experiences, cognitive, physical, and language activities that enhance children's growth. Their program allows children to learn appropriate behaviors for group...
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Child's World Preschool

200 N Main St Waterloo, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Established in 1996, Child's World Preschool is a ministry of St. Paul U.C.C. Their curriculum includes academics and fosters the children's spiritual growth as well. Located in Waterloo Illinois, programs offered are childcare, preschool, and kindergarten.
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Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
St. Paul's Lutheran Preschool is a DCFS licensed preschool. We exist to assist the young child's spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional, and physical development. We believe that children learn through active play. Our environment is set up with many hands-on activities for children to explore on a daily basis. Our staff...

Jamie says "We love the care both of our children have received at this preschool. The teachers are so loving and truly care for each child. Our children were so well...

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Creative Childrens Learning Center Inc

514 N Main St Smithton, IL

4.0(3)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Creative Children’s Learning Center is a licensed center located in Smithton, IL. They provide a safe, clean and healthy environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. They offer both full-time and part-time sessions for preschool students. They have been providing quality, age appropriate curriculum since year 2000....

Jennifer S. says "We are very happy with Creative Children's Learning Center. My child started in the toddler classroom a couple years ago and is excited about going to...

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TLC Child Enrichment Center

18 N Main St Smithton, IL

5.0(1)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
TLC Child Enrichment Center is a licensed child care center that offers educational day care programs for preschoolers and elementary students. The company serves the Smithton community in Illinois, and its services are open to children ages six weeks to 12 years old. TLC Child Enrichment Center can accommodate a maximum of 83...

Shannon says "I been taking my son to TLC now for 4 years and I love it as much as he does! They care about his education and well being almost the same if not even...

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Creative Kids Inc

410 N Metter Ave Columbia, IL

3.0(3)
Child care
Creative Kids Inc. provides an environment rich in materials, choices, space, time, and guidance, and one that is geared towards meeting individual needs according to age and capabilities. Their planned curriculum is based on themes of interest, development, and abilities of the children.

Jen says "I really can not say enough good things about Creative Kids in Columbia, IL. The classrooms are full of many different learning opportunities and stimulation,...

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Early Lighthouse Learning Center Inc

100 Southwoods Ctr Columbia, IL

Preschool
Child care
Early Lighthouse Learning Center Inc provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Columbia, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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Mary Herbeck

1553 Hill Top Rd Columbia, IL

Child care
Mary Herbeck owns a childcare facility that operates from Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility located at 1553 Hill Top Road, Columbia, Illinois can accommodate eight children comfortably. Mary Herbeck serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children, providing them a safe and nurturing environment...
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St James Early Childhood Center

105 S Lafayette St Millstadt, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Located in Millstadt, Illinois, the St. James Early Childhood Center offers programs for infants and preschool in a Christian environment that is warm and nurturing. The preschool program accepts children ages three to five years old while the infant/toddler group is for children ages 6 weeks through three years old. The school...
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Happy Days Preschool

7 E South St Smithton, IL

Preschool
Child care
Happy Days Preschool is a Christian Preschool providing a warm, happy, loving environment where children can play, grow, and learn. Established in 1992, they offer quality early childhood education to the community of Smithton.
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Daytime Discoveries

627 S Meyer Ave Valmeyer, IL

Preschool
Child care
Daytime Discoveries provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Valmeyer, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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St. James Infant & Toddler Center

425 Veterans Dr Millstadt, IL

Child care
St. James Infant & Toddler Center located in Millstadt, IL offers comprehensive curriculum-based programs for children between the ages of six weeks and three years old. The school provides newly renovated building with secured entry and led by certified Early Childhood Education teachers.
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Little Friends Preschool

127 Saint Paul St Columbia, IL

Preschool
Child care
Little Friends Preschool is an early childhood education center located in Columbia, Illinois. The center accepts children ages three to five years old, preparing them academically and developing their social and emotional skills. Little Friends Preschool provides children with qualified and dedicated teachers that guides them...
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Child care centers near you in Waterloo, IL provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Waterloo, IL have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Waterloo, IL. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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