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Panda Bear Childcare/Preschool, LLC

5.0

My son just loves coming here every day. Ms Marikaye is like a second mother to him. Play based learning, extensive curriculum and plenty of interaction with other children.

- Carla

MLH Early Education

5.0

My children love MLH! My youngest is enrolled in the pre-k program with Ms. Kera and already knows his alphabet, some sight words, colors, numbers, some Spanish and ASL! They get to work on computers (which he loves), and have a new Lego corner and reading nook. My two older ones are in school and...

- Jennifer J

Grace Child Care Center

4.0

They've done a really good job with my daughters. I appreciate the work that they do.

- Brad B

Little Red School House

5.0

My son Ena Dorcoo is now 14yrs old and he attended The Little Red School house . He always recalls the St. Patricks Day Celebration. I was never concerned about him whenever I dropped him off. I was very pleased with the interaction and I introduction to the a different culture.

- Cassandra H

Mary Sears Childrens Academy

5.0

Mary Sears is a wonderful children's academy my daughter has loved it since starting last summer. The teachers and staff are very nice and look out for each child. They learn and have fun daily and they have an awsome app to follow your children's daily activities. I have peace of mind knowing she's...

- Michael B

Daycares in Joliet, IL

Panda Bear Childcare/Preschool, LLC

Panda Bear Childcare/Preschool, LLC

1524 Douglas Street, Joliet, IL

Starting at $170/wk

5.0

(2)

PANDA BEAR CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOL, LLC is a reputable, reliable and reasonably priced childcare/pre-school in the greater Joliet, Illinois area since 1984. PANDA BEAR CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOL, LLC accepts enrollment for children...full time...part time...hourly...with flexible rates and schedules...
5.0
"Mary, Thank you for everything. Your love, friendship and affection never went unnoticed. This is not a good-bye! We hope to see you soon! Ana & Nick L. - Romeoville, Ill"

Mary K


MLH Early Education

MLH Early Education

3205 Wexford Lane, Joliet, IL

Starting at $50/day

5.0

(17)

In 2015, Jennifer Brosnahan and Stepping Stones School-Age & Youth Program merged with Kera Lewis and Mother Little Helper Daycare and Group Home to form MLH Early Education Foundation. Our businesses merged and created a structural foundation to include the whole child. Since Jennifer and Kera...
5.0
"My two girls have been going to MLH for nearly three years. They look forward to it everyday. MLH provides more than a daycare to watch your children, it is an educational center. My girls come home showing off everything they've learned, from speaking in...

Jodi C


Grace Child Care Center

1718 Avalon Ave, Joliet, IL

Starting at $12/hr

4.0

(1)

Grace Child Care Center is a ministry of the Grace United Methodist Church that offers early care and education services to children ages 6 weeks and up. The center features a gymnasium and spacious outdoor play areas where children can play, interact, and have fun. The company focuses on developing...
4.0
"They've done a really good job with my daughters. I appreciate the work that they do."

Brad B


Little Red School House

713 Richmond St, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $191/wk

5.0

(1)

Little Red School House located in Joliet Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing and safety environment to children under its care since 1968. It caters to children ages 2 until 6. The center has a capacity of 30 children at the maximum. It offers programs in creative...
5.0
"My son Ena Dorcoo is now 14yrs old and he attended The Little Red School house . He always recalls the St. Patricks Day Celebration. I was never concerned about him whenever I dropped him off. I was very pleased with the interaction and I introduction to the a...

Cassandra H


Mary Sears Childrens Academy

300 Caterpillar Dr, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $180/wk

5.0

(7)

Mary Sears Childrens Academy provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, Illinois, for kids from Infant, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...
5.0
"The staff was friendly, always communicated, treated you like family. Very well educated staff and organized program. Clean and well put together rooms. Our son STILL asks, "When can I go back to Mary Sears?""

Allessandra K


Angel's Playground Daycare

Angel's Playground Daycare

2118 Dartmoor Dr, Joliet, IL

Starting at $40/day

I am a Licensed Home Daycare. I provide a safe and loving environment for children 3mo-12yrs old. I offer am/pm snacks, breakfast and lunch. I teach a basic curriculum that prepares children for Pre-K. We do lots of fun interactive activities and crafts. We are a smoke and pet free home. *I accept...

School House Daycare

School House Daycare

1 West Theodore Street, Joliet, IL

Starting at $150/wk

Get $20 off your weekly tuition when you enroll full-time in the month of January 2020. We're a year-round, Eco-Friendly Family Childcare and Early Learning Program licensed for up to 16 children, ages 3 months to 12 years old. Our toys are Green Toys made from recycled milk cartons without the...

Early Connections Childcare

3002 Indian Springs Ct, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Hello Dear Parents, My name is Ana. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I decided to put my experience to use and open a home daycare with preschool teaching included. If kiddos get to spend all day in my care, why not invest a couple of hours to teach them something valuable? We...

Divine Connections

Divine Connections

1256 W Jefferson Street Suite 204, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

NOW ACCEPTING ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTS Divine Drive sister Company Divine Connections would like to announce our newest initiative - S.A.F.E.T.Y in Numbers: a "day program" located in Joliet IL 60435 providing Remote Learning Support Services at its facility. This program will...

Anita's In Home Daycare

Anita's In Home Daycare

Indian Springs Ct, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $193/wk

Hello parents! As a parent of 3, I, myself understand the importance of germs, and how sickness can affect your busy day to day lives which is why I pride in caring for a total of 6 kids per day only. It helps reduce germs and with two teachers, we provide more one on one care which allows us to...

Little Minds Clubhouse

606 Silver Lake St, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $193/wk

I'm looking for families to register with us for the Summer of 2022 and Fall of 2022. We're currently accepting children from ages 3+ for the Summer and 3-5 during the school year. Please message me with what you're looking for so we can see if you'd be a good fit for our daycare!

"mama Chuy" Day Care

"mama Chuy" Day Care

1606 Oneida St, Joliet, IL

Starting at $34/day

MAMA CHUY DAY CARE do you need care for your children? We are a home day care and we can take care of children within the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. If your children attend Marycrest early childhood center, the bus can pick up and drop them of at Mama Chuy day care. We accept DHS or cash...

The Shorewood Early Learning Day Care Center Inc

651 Deerwood Dr, Joliet, IL

Starting at $195/wk

The Shorewood Early Learning Day Care Center Inc provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, 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...

Living Our Dream Daycare Center

3800 Harms Rd, Joliet, IL

Starting at $175/wk

Great full-time daycare is hard to come by. Miss Mary has experience with infants and toddlers and is going to give your child the care that he/she needs. She will personalize care based on their personality, just as you do at home. With LivingOurDream Daycare, you can work worry free, knowing your...

There's Fun In Learning, Inc.

140 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL

Starting at $160/wk

There's Fun In Learning, Inc provides a loving, safe, and comfortable atmosphere in Joliet, IL for children ages six weeks through six years old. The school offers innovative yet beneficial programs that will help youngsters excel when they go to kindergarten and beyond.

Educare Learning Center

3171 T Hickey Ave, Joliet, IL

Starting at $200/wk

Educare Learning Center is an early education provider located in Joliet, Illinois. It was established in 1983 and started as a home-based center. It expanded as the years passed. The Center's services include Early Preschool, Preschool, Private Kindergarten, School-Age, and Summer Camp. It uses the...

Stepping Stones HCC

616 Winterberry Ct, Joliet, IL

Starting at $15/day

Stepping Stones HCC provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, 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.

LINDA MADDING DAY CARE

713 Oneida St, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Established in 2010, Linda Madding Day Care provides a nurturing environment that provides love, learning, and success. Located in Joliet, Illinois, they offer childcare services.

Mara's Home Daycare

1070 Ronald Dr, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $193/wk

Mara's Home Daycare is a child care and early learning program provider located at 1070 Ronald Drive, Joliet, Illinois. The company can accommodate a maximum of 8 children in its safe, secure, state licensed facility and operates from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, weekdays. Mara's Home Daycare serves infants,...

Janice's Home Daycare

1001 Plaintain Drive, Joliet, IL

Costimate: $184/wk

I have a beautiful licensed home daycare that offers the best rates in town. Get away from those crowed over priced commercial day cares and enjoy a more personable environment. Please stop by with you children to get a feeling of home away from home.Rates 125$ a week, Preschool, Kindergarten...

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Daycares in Joliet, IL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 28 reviews of the 60 listed daycares.