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Grandma's House Daycare

609 West Calhoun Avenue Springfield, IL

Ages: Infants: 0 - 12 months Toddlers: 1 - 3 years old Preschool: 3 - 5 years old Hours: Grandma's House Daycare has both day hours, and night hours for your convenience. Weekends are also available upon request. Rates: Rates depend on how many hours you'll need care, how many children you have, and if you'll be...
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First Impressions

1145 S College St Springfield, IL

Child care
First Impressions is a day care located in Springfield, Illinois that offers a fun, educational and nurturing environment. The company serves children ages six weeks to six years old, providing them quality care and a learning-based curriculum that prepares students for kindergarten and beyond. The safe and secure facility is...
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Calvary Day Care

1730 West Jefferson St Springfield, IL

Calvary Day Care has been serving the Springfield, Illinois community for over 40 years. We understand that choosing a child care provider for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. We do our best to create a caring, faith-based environment where your child can learn and grow. Advanced...
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Mhaskar Home Daycare

1602 W Glenn Ave Springfield, IL

In-Home daycare
Mhaskar Home Daycare in Springfield, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 8 children from infants 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 and development.
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Brenda Brown, Home Day Care

5865 N Lake Rd Springfield, IL

I am looking for children to care for in my home. I have worked as teacher in Early Childhood. I am currently employed at a child development center, and have been for 17 years. I have also been a teacher's aide at an early start program. I would also consider working evenings and/or before and after school. I also offer...
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Trinity Learning Center

515 S MacArthur Blvd. Springfield, IL

Trinity Learning Center offers flexible preschool programs for children ages three to five years old. A Christian based curriculum is taught daily. Our daily routine includes reading and math readiness, science activities, and music and art experiences. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Learning Center has four...
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Wainwright Family Childcare

1335 West Glenn Ave Springfield, IL

I run a small family childcare (maximum 6 children). My concentration is care for infants, toddlers, and two year olds. We are engaged in a play based learning "uncurriculum"; that is to say we learn as we play. During the course of our typical day, inclusive in our playtime is music, language development and literacy, science,...
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Lake Springfield Baptist Camp Inc

2724 Haggard Dr Springfield, IL

Lake Springfield Baptist Camp Inc in Springfield, IL features a Christian staff in a welcoming and loving environment. They promote refreshment and relaxation including delicious meals with the participants' tastes in mind. They provide carefully-maintained, clean, and comfortable recreational facilities while cheerfully and...
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Community Child Care

1004 N Milton Ave Springfield, IL

Child care
Community Child Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, 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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Gingerbread House of Central Illinois

7500 Southport Ln Springfield, IL

Child care
Gingerbread House of Central Illinois in Springfield offers child care services in an educational setting. The company offers a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children ages six weeks through seven years old. Gingerbread House of Central Illinois operates from Mondays to Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Lake Shore Learning Center

6100 S 6th Street Frontage Rd Springfield, IL

Child care
Lake Shore Learning Center is an educational childcare center located at 6100 S 6th Street Frontage Road, Springfield, Illinois. The center utilizes a program that emphasizes learning experiences to promote children’s natural curiosity and development of self-reliance and communication skills, social skills, and positive...
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Springfield Urban League, Inc.

1108 E Cook St Springfield, IL

Child care
Preschool
Springfield Urban League, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan, civil rights and community-based organization in Springfield, Illinois. The organization offers preschool education and Head Start program intended for qualified families with low income. Springfield Urban League, Inc. also offers before and after-school programs from...
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Pleasant Park Child Development Center

3131 Pleasant Run Springfield, IL

Child care
Preschool
Pleasant Park Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, Illinois, for kids from three to five 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...
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Home Sweet Home

405 South Grand Ave West Springfield, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Home Sweet Home is a award winning Preschool. We use the Mother Goose Time curriculum program each day. We have been in business for 25 yrs. Most of our children test in the 90% range for Kindergarten.
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Illinois Head Start Association

3435 Liberty Dr Ste C Springfield, IL

Child care
Preschool
The Illinois Head Start Association is an organization dedicated to providing support and leadership to all Head Start program providers in the State of Illinois. The Head Start program was created to combat poverty by helping qualified, low-income families and their children through a comprehensive childcare program. The...
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The Doll House

2145 E Grandview Ave Springfield, IL

Child care
Preschool
The Doll House provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, Illinois, for preschool kids. 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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Building Blocks Preschool South, Inc.

2304 Renwick Dr Springfield, IL

Child care
Preschool
Building Blocks Preschool South, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 298 children from six weeks to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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My Friends Discovery Center

3301 Conifer Dr Springfield, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
My Friends Discovery Center is a child care facility based in Springfield, Illinois that offers various services geared towards infants, toddlers, preschoolers. The company uses the Creative Curriculum to offer structured yet enjoyable programs that support the overall development of young children.
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LLCC Child Development Center

5250 Shepherd Rd Springfield, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The LLCC Child Development Center in Springfield, Illinois provides services for children ages 15 months to kindergarten entry. The center provides a developmentally appropriate curriculum that offers a total development program that develops children socially, emotionally, physically, creatively, and cognitively. The centers...
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Montessori Schoolhouse

717 Rickard Rd Springfield, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Montessori Schoolhouse is a primary education provider that offers part-time and full-time learning programs for children 3 years old and up. Located in Springfield, Illinois, Montessori Schoolhouse uses a wide range of lesson plans and activities that support the holistic growth and development of young children. Aside from...
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Daycare centers near you in Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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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