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Daycares in Crete, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed daycares

Safari Life Child Care and Learning Center

The staff is caring and the education/curriculum is great.

- Leslie L.

Vanrea A Roberts Day Care

She is great. All the kids love her. She loves kids and they love her back. She has a warm loving environment and the kids feel comfortable...

- Jennifer

Elisa J Ekstrom

I found Elisa's daycare through highly recommended long-term client referrals. Two years later, I am still very pleased that we enrolled our...

- Joi P.

Daycare Centers Near Crete

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Safari Life Child Care and Learning Center

1935 Glenwood Dyer Rd Chicago Heights, IL

3.0(2)
Child care
Preschool
Safari Life Child Care and Learning Center, located in Lynwood, Illinois, is a state-licensed early childhood facility child development programs for children, ages 6 to 12 years old. The company handles preschool children and provides before and after-school care for school-aged children. The company's programs focus developing...

Leslie L. says "The staff is caring and the education/curriculum is great."

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Vanrea A Roberts Day Care

22923 Ridgeway Ave Richton Park, IL

5.0(1)
Child care

Jennifer says "She is great. All the kids love her. She loves kids and they love her back. She has a warm loving environment and the kids feel comfortable in her care. My...

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Elisa J Ekstrom

22543 Theodore Ave Sauk Village, IL

5.0(4)
Child care

Joi P. says "I found Elisa's daycare through highly recommended long-term client referrals. Two years later, I am still very pleased that we enrolled our son beginning at...

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The Key To Childcare

18357 Oakwood Ave Lansing, IL

5.0(1)
Child care

Care Member says "Our daughter started attending when she was just 1 year old in 2016. From 1st walk through tour we knew this was the daycare service for us. Educational...

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Hi, my name is Sara and I am currently preparing my home to begin providing childcare for preschool aged children in the area. I do plan to pursue getting licensed as both a childcare and preschool program. We are doing some remodeling of our downstairs/childcare area and in the process of having a six foot privacy fence put up...

Sherri M says "Sara is an excellent teacher! She has taught my daughter for 2 years. She is the most energetic, fun, and caring teacher I have ever met. My daughter has...

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Superior Starts Childcare

4932 Montery Dr Richton Park, IL

5.0(4)
Child care

Care Member says "My son has been attending Superior Starts Childcare for just about 2 years and Tracey is one of the most patient people I have ever met. My son has a...

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Joey's Place

2528 Spruce Rd Homewood, IL

5.0(2)
Child care

Daniel W. says "To say that we love Mary Jo would be an understatement. My wife and I are both in education so when we were looking for daycare for our son, we wanted...

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Thornridge Child Development Preschool

14864 W 101st Ave Dyer, IN

5.0(1)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Thornridge Child Development Preschool provides a childcare program in Dyer, Indiana. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Thornridge Child Development Preschool...

Patrick J. says "Thornridge offers a very well rounded curriculum for early learners. They offer many learning opportunities for all of the children as well as play time...

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April's Safe Haven Childcare & Preschool

2 Lakewood Court Park Forest, IL

5.0(5)

State license verified

Krystal says "My son has been going to Ms. April since he was 8 weeks old. As a new mom, finding the "right daycare" was more than frightening. I reviewed over a dozen...

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FIRST CHOICE OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC

4243 Oakwood Ln Matteson, IL

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
First Choice Outreach Ministries Inc. in Matteson, Illinois is a home-based Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 8 children from infants to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing and safe learning environment for the child’s overall growth and development.

Theresa P says "This child care service has been a life line cup me as a single mother. They nurture, teach, and go above and beyond the call of duty to assure the...

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Little Discoveries Childcare/Preschool

3135 Union Ave Steger, IL

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Little Discoveries Childcare/Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Steger, Illinois, for kids from zero 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...

Maria H. says "My daughter has learned so much here! She is always surprising me with what she has learned. She truly enjoys going there and it feels like family."

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First steps to learning

222 E Us Hwy 30 Schererville, IN

4.0(5)

Nicole T says "First Steps to Learning is a great structured environment for my preschooler and I believe it is due to excellent management. My son has been with FSTL...

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Characters Day Care Center

3603 213th Pl Matteson, IL

Child care
Preschool
Characters Day Care in Matteson, 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 Home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 25 children.
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Love N' Learn Daycare Castle, Inc.

2194 Glenwood Dyer Rd Lynwood, IL

Love N' Learn Daycare Castle, Inc. is an educational childcare program provider located at 2194 Glenwood Dyer Road, Lynwood, Illinois. The company can accommodate a maximum of 70 children in its licensed facility. Love N' Learn Daycare Castle serves children ages six weeks to twelve years old, providing them with an enriched...
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Divine Day Care

18409 Willow Ln Lansing, IL

We're Divine Day Care and we're a licensed DCFS home daycare providing childcare to families. Our goal is to ensure children reach their developmental milestones in a nurturing and compassionate environment. We focus on a variety of Project-based and Developmental Play-based activities to offer a diverse education which fosters...
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Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare

5219 Sawgrass Ave Richton Park, IL

Child care
Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare located in Richton Park, Illinois, offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, as well as after-school enrichment. The company provides a step-by-step curriculum with age-appropriate activities that build a solid social and academic foundation. Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare...
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Sweet Sprouts Home Daycare

18906 Kings Rd Homewood, IL

My name is Wilnetta and I am a licensed childcare provider at Sweet Sprouts Home Daycare in Homewood, IL. I care for children ages 6 weeks old to 12 years of age. I am CPR and First Aid certified, and teacher certified as well. I provide nutritious meals and snacks also. I offer age appropriate curriculum, daily exercise and...
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PREMIER CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTERS

1100 EAGLE RIDGE DR SCHERERVILLE, IN

State license verified

starting at
$931/mo

Vanderbilt Daycare

17246 Walter St Lansing, IL

Child care
Established in 2010, Vanderbilt Daycare offers a safe, nurturing environment where your child will get the attention and care that he or she needs. Located in Lansing Illinois, the program is play-based, developmental, and designed to create the foundation for a lifetime of successful learning and relationships.
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Little Brothers & Sisters Home Daycare

5151 Thomas Drive Richton Park, IL

At Little Brothers and Sisters Home Daycare we encourage child development by providing educational services such as curriculum activities that stimulate a child's growth. We also provide supervised outings and educational field trips to help our youth explore new things. LBS is an amazing experience like non-other. Our children...
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Crete, IL

Daycare centers near you in Crete, IL offer a number of benefits to both children and their parents or guardians. For the kids, daycare is an opportunity to learn coping and social skills, explore the world, and form relationships with other children - all while staying active and stimulating their minds with educational activities. For parents and guardians, daycare often provides peace of mind that their children are supervised in a safe and nurturing environment with skilled professionals on board to tackle responsibilities such as discipline, problem solving strategies, and nutrition. All in all, daycare is a valuable resource for families by providing quality childcare and early childhood education services.

Daycares near you in Crete, IL provide a range of services that allow children to grow and develop in safe, secure environments. Daycare centers are staffed by qualified professionals who create a caring atmosphere that teach kids lessons fundamental to their well-being, and typically include activities such as playtime, meals, and learning opportunities designed to prepare young minds for the world ahead.

Finding the right daycare center near you in Crete, IL for your child can be an overwhelming experience, but the process can be streamlined with a clear understanding of what to look for. It's important to consider factors such as certification and accreditation, as well as any health and safety protocols that are in place. Factors such as cost, accessibility, and the quality of care provided are sure to be top of mind as well, and ultimately, selecting the best daycare center will depend on finding one that meets your expectations and your child’s specific needs.

Some questions you might consider asking daycare centers near you in Crete, IL include: What are the teacher-to-child ratios? What types of activities do you plan as part of the daily program? Is there an outdoor play area and what safety regulations are in place regarding that space? How often is communication provided to parents regarding their child's progress or issues that arise? Be sure to ask specifics about any policies related to enrollment fees, tuition payments, health and vaccination requirements and anything else that is important to you and your family as well.

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