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We have 46 daycares in Dunlap, IL! Compare and find the best daycare to fit your needs.

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Purple Panda Preschool

300 E Ash St Dunlap, IL

< 1 mi

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Kindergarten
Preschool
Purple Panda Preschool is a non-profit preschool and a ministry of the Prospect United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Illinois. The school accepts children ages three to five years old, providing them age-appropriate programs that encourage holistic development. Purple Panda Preschool offers an education packed with enthusiastic learning experiences and fun activities.
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Cadence Academy Preschool Candletree

1523 W CANDLETREE DR PEORIA, IL

5 mi

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Lori Dalton child care

3923 N Atlantic Ave Peoria Heights, IL

9 mi

Hello! I've been caring for children for more than 20 yrs. I offer care to different age groups with appropriate play and learning for that age. I will care for your child as if he/she were my own. I hope my home will feel like an extension of your own home.I also have an assistant with me daily and working in her associates in child development.
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Everyday Discoveries Preschool and Daycare

8823 N INDUSTRIAL RD PEORIA, IL

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
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Play with a purpose At Everyday Discoveries, children learn through play. Early development periods last such a short time. We make the most of them with challenging and fun new ways for children to discover, interact, think and create solutions of their own through expertly planned play. Building foundations for the future. Everyday Discoveries is a safe, nurturing place where your child will join a community of early learners. He or she will be introduced to the joys of life through fun activities that emphasize social relationships and individual exploration. Everyday Discoveries employs developmentally appropriate practices that stimulate physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth. The attention, encouragement and respect your child gains here will build foundations for future experience in school and beyond. If this sounds like the right fit for you and your family, give us a call today. 😀
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Cadence Academy Preschool

6101 N BIG HOLLOW RD PEORIA, IL

6 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool Peoria

4607 W ELWOOD DR PEORIA, IL

10 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool

702 E LAKE AVE PEORIA HTS, IL

9 mi

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Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Small Beginnings

1222 W Northcrest Ave Peoria, IL

5 mi

&quot;Big things often come from Small Beginnings.&quot; I am pleased to utilize my professional background as a Preschool Teacher and educational background in Speech Pathology to have my licensed in home facility. Small Beginnings is based on the belief that each child will show growth if given the opportunity in a loving environment. Developing a relationship of trust with my kiddos and their family is a very important key to the structure of my program. A big component of the day is our schedule, providing a classroom setting to prepare for Kindergarten, as well as play-based learning. The children will know what to expect before nap time everyday. We have occasional outings, such as the Farm Park or Peoria Zoo, and will explore the neighborhood for lessons from nature. We have a membership to Peoria Playhouse and Wildlife Prairie Park. Every two weeks, we make a trip to the Peoria Public Library for extra reading and Tiny tots, making our reading fun! The meal plan is preservative free and only things I would feed myself. I utilize Young Living Essential oils and diffuse Lavender and Peppermint for the kiddos. I also use all natural cleaning products, leaving behind no toxins for children to walk, crawl, or ingest. I look forward to speaking with you.
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The Wonder Playschool

1711 W Detweiller Dr Peoria, IL

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
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Childcare is different at The Wonder Playschool. It's that simple. We're a select Peoria infant/toddler playschool, with professional, degreed teachers, and we cater to parents who want &quot;more&quot; than daycare for their children. Your child will enjoy a safe, secure environment; small classes with plenty of personal attention; exceptional facilities; and an engaging curriculum. We'll also fill you with the confidence of knowing your son or daughter is in excellent, experienced hands. Infants: We recognize the unique preferences and needs of each infant and strive to make every child's time at The Wonder Playschool feel like an extension of home. By understanding their typical home routines and schedules, we are able follow their natural sleeping and waking process and determine meals and feedings based on their individual hunger patterns. We follow their cues to implement your home schedule as closely as possible, and we are always available to discuss any changes. We also understand that your morning routine is hectic, and we make every effort to make our services a welcomed assistance. With this in mind, daily care essentials like Pampers diapers, wipes, and ointment are included in your child's tuition, and we will gladly store your child's formula or breast milk for you on site Toddlers: We know that toddlers learn best through play and are always striving to make sense of the world around them by discovering and exploring. At The Wonder Playschool, we seek to provide our Adventurers with the time, space and freedom to follow their curiosity and learn as much as they able through their play. By providing our toddlers with plenty of hands-on, meaningful learning experiences and individualized attention, during their time at Wonder they will deepen their language skills, refine their motor skills, practice problem solving, build independence, gain confidence, and grow in their social and emotional development. Twos: At The Wonder Playschool curiosity and wonder are prevalent, but safety and security are paramount as well. We foster a caring and safe environment for little eyes and ears (as well as fingers and toes) to soak up and interact with the world around them. We encourage children to use words and facial expressions to communicate their feelings, boundaries, and desires. Our rules are simple: We cannot hurt ourselves, others, or property. Our goal is to allow your child to express him/herself in unique, socially acceptable ways. We also make sure your child feels safe, inspired, and right at home. Our project-based curriculum mixes play, nature, and hands-on, investigative learning. Creativity is encouraged, so when your child is ready for preschool, he or she has the tools to meet the new challenge head on.
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Jessica's Home daycare

741 East Lake Ave Peoria Heights, IL

9 mi

my home daycare is a very safe and loving home for the children. I have many fun activities and tons of toys for the children to play with. I have been in business for over 10 years and love every minute of it. I truly enjoy children and helping them grow! I have three children of my own who also love having friends around to play with.
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Peoria YMCA

7000 N Fleming Lane Peoria, IL

7 mi

YOUR KIDS HAVE NEVER SEEN A SUMMER LIKE THIS Would your child like to spend their summer outside: swimming, exploring insects, learning about dinosaurs, making music, celebrating Christmas in July, plus much, much more? Then sign them up to spend the summer at the Peoria YMCA Day Camp (for kids aged 6-12) or Little Scribblers program (kids aged 3-5). For over 100 years, the YMCA has been leading the way for summertime enjoyment. At Y-Camp, we help campers learn to make good choices, experience new things, and above all, have fun. This is all done while providing a safe, quality program in which a child can grow and be nurtured. With an outdoor pool, 50+ acres to explore and experienced camp staff, they will love their summer at the YMCA. As a non-profit organization, all money is reinvested into providing your kids with the best summer ever. Spots are filling up fast, so go to peoriaymca.org today for more information on registering your child. BELONG TO SOMETHING GREATER. The Greater Peoria Family YMCA.
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Stepping Stones Family Childcare

4513 N Independence Ave Peoria, IL

7 mi

My name is Kelly, I have a DCFS licensed in home daycare for 12 years. I have a full-time assistant, and a part time assistant. I am an excelrate silver circle of quality provider.
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River City Preschool

8615 N UNIVERSITY ST PEORIA, IL

4 mi

starting at
$1212/mo
Child care
Preschool
Your children will experience quality care for the mind and body! Our experienced staff focuses on enhancing your child's development in a safe, nurturing environment. The facility includes an indoor gym, and a full size gymnastics center for your child to enjoy.
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Task Master For You

4020 N Dayton Avenue Peoria, IL

7 mi

TASK Master For You is here to accommodate the needs of our clients. By giving them their precious time back, for their busy life. Task Master For You are here to help our clients and guarantee that they will have plenty of time to spend with their families and love ones by doing their TASK. TASK Master For You will do everything to give our clients satisfaction with our services. We're here to listen to your needs with your Daily Chores, Personal assistant, Grocery Shopping, Prescription pick-up, Drop off forgotten items for school, Family care, Babysitting, Date Night Babysitting, Picking Up Event Tickets, House Sitting/Watching, House cleaning, Pick Up Dry Cleaning, Wait for Repairman, Drop Off important Papers, Pick-up pet food, Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, and Pet Appointment, Handyman, Moving helper, even personal cook/chef and assisting with special needs.We make sure to meet all your task needs. We provide 24hrs service
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Little Tykes Family Learning

9825 N State Route 91 Peoria, IL

5 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
In-Home daycare
Preschool
Welcome to Jodi and Scott's Little Tykes Family Learning. We are a husband and wife team providing quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years since 2001. We offer a first and second shift care as well as aftercare for school age children. We hold a group home daycare license in North Peoria, IL. This allows us to care for up to twelve full-time children. Our open concept environment is a multi-age setting where children can see the progression of development naturally from the modeling of older children. We have seven learning centers with age appropriate items meant to promote curiosity, engagement, challenge, and manipulation. Our indoor space is inviting with many windows, a kitchen, and a half bath. Our rich, deep-tone colors in the cabinets and on the walls provide a warm, homey feel and the light, natural wood shelving attract your attention top the items place on them. Each item in the learning center are carefully chosen to encourage meaningful play and manipulation. All are high quality and many are from companies that promote recycling of materials. Each center has progressive learning objects to encompass all ages and are regularly updated and routinely rotated. We have an expansive backyard play area (about 1/2 acre) with large and small play structures. There s a large grassy area for running and playing games and a rubber hard surface for ride on toys. We have extended our classroom outdoors by providing a nature learning center. That space encompasses a sand/water tables, balancing timbers, recycled rubber tires for climbing, a dramatic play stage, a digging area, a block building table, art easels, pic-nick tables, and a bridge which leads to a grassy space. We incorporated a defined, safe play area for non-mobile infants. We offer a caring and safe environment focusing on child directed and teacher facilitated learning. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment with an emphases on four developmental domains: social/emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development. Our small teacher/child (1/4) ratios allow for lots of individual attention which helps strengthen a positive self image, engaging quality play for real connections with peers and friends, and our daily routines/structure provide a sense of security and order. At the end of each day you will receive a verbal and written report, from the caregivers who played with your child throughout the day.
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Cadence Academy Preschool - 945

1523 W CANDLETREE DR PEORIA, IL

5 mi

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Embrace Life Child Care

10112 W DUBOIS RD STE A EDWARDS, IL

7 mi

We partner with families and Children to live their ultimate potential and to fully Embrace Life. Our structured learning environments are aimed to get kids excited about learning while setting a firm base on the key functional areas. Our ministry of instilling Christian principles focuses on the kids feeling good from the inside out. We operate from the knowledge that the kids and families are each unique, created with special gifts and are all created with a purpose.
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Home Away From Home Childcare

528 W Wyndermere Ct Peoria, IL

7 mi

I have an immediate opening for a child 6 weeks old and up. I have been licensed with DCFS for 19 years. I have many references. I do not transport children, nor do I run errands. I am not a &quot;stay at home mom&quot;, my job is your children. My home is a safe, nurturing environment where your child will join other children who love to learn, play and have fun. I serve nutritious meals including breakfast, lunch and snacks. My home offers age appropriate activities that support your child's social, physical, and emotional development. The time I spend with your child learning, playing and socializing will assist you in building the foundation for your child to start school.
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Pals Preschool-Willow

2327 W Willow Knolls Dr Peoria, IL

7 mi

Child care
Preschool
Pals Preschool-Willow is a state-licensed early care and learning center that offers various programs for children and families living in Peoria, Illinois. The company handles 147 children of different age groups, from infants and toddlers to preschoolers and pre-kindergarten kids. The company implements a variety of curriculum such as the High Scope and Conscious Discipline curriculums to address all the needs of young children.
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Kristina Carothers

2623 W Ardmore Pl West Peoria, IL

10 mi

Kristina Carothers is a child care provider that owns and runs a licensed facility located at 2623 W Ardmore Place, West Peoria, Illinois. The facility can accommodate a maximum of eight children and is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. Kristina Carothers serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children, providing them a safe and secure environment.
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FAQs for finding daycares near you in Dunlap, IL

Daycare centers near you in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap, 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 Dunlap, 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 Dunlap, 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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