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We have 27 pre-k schools in Algonquin, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool Algonquin

4099 W ALGONQUIN RD ALGONQUIN, IL

State license verified

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.
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Tutor Time provides a wide-range of services and programs designed to meet the education and child care needs of young children. The facility is based in Algonquin, Illinois and is open to preschoolers and kindergarten children. They also provide before-school and after-school programs, as well as summer care and camps.
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Learning Tree Of Algonquin

210 N Harrison St Algonquin, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Learning Tree Of Algonquin daycare and educational center has been in operation since 1984. Located at Harrison Street, Algonquin, Illinois, the center provides childcare and education for infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, preschool, and kindergarten kids. Programs for school age children and summer camps full of...
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Little Angels Childcare

6002 Hampton Dr Carpentersville, IL

5.0(1)
My in home childcare has immediate openings for children, ages newborn and up, My program is a full day, full year program for your child. We design our academic curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards for Pre-K and to build school readiness skills for kindergarten. Center type space, age appropriate curriculum...
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Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

26747 W. Apple Tree Lane Barrington, IL

5.0(2)
Apple Tree Preschool and Daycare is a state licensed childcare facility in Barrington, Illinois. My name is Diane Scardino, I have been providing licensed childcare for 25 years. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education and I am a member of local childcare associations. My assistant and I are trained in CPR and First...

Jackie B. says "I used this Daycare for 3 years between my 2 sons. It is amazing to find an at home day care that has 2 full-time adults; that is rare to find. Ms. Anita...

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CRYSTAL LAKE MONTESSORI

3013 S COUNTRY CLUB RD WOODSTOCK, IL

State license verified

starting at
$2022/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Academic
+ 4 more
Montessori engages your child’s natural curiosity through hands-on discovery. We offer programs for: * Young Toddlers (15-24 months) * Toddlers (2-3 years) * Pre-K & K (3-6) * Elementary (6-12) * Middle School In addition to academics, our program Spanish, P.E., Music, Art, and Drama. Band, Extended Care, Summer...
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The Kids' Movement

209 Rainbow Drive Sleepy Hollow, IL

State license verified

Your child will spend their days in a space that has an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. We see great blue herons, cranes, deer, hawks, and more! If we want to grow heart-centered, intelligent, creative children...they need to see and experience the seasons, feel the sunlight, breathe fresh air, and appreciate nature....
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The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

545 Hiawatha Drive Elgin, IL

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
+ 1 more
We are an early childhood center where children will experience positive development through constructive play activities, academics, as well as social science in preparation for elementary school and the world around us. We cater to families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Kindergarten, before school care, after school...
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Miss Mindy's Daycare

1465 Umbdenstock Road Elgin, IL

Miss Mindy's Daycare has 2 immediate spots available. If you are looking for an educational, fun, loving environment for your child/children you have found the right place. Miss Mindy's Daycare is my in-home daycare ran by me Mindy Swanson. I am an early childhood educator with 10+ years of experience. I have experience...
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Summit Early Learning Center

333 West River Road Elgin, IL

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Summit Early Learning Center provides play-based learning at no cost to families for three-to-five-year-old children assessed to be at risk for developmental delays. We strive to prepare children for kindergarten by providing intensive services and programming to develop social-emotional, cognitive, math, literacy and...
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Terri Rybicki's Care

2420 Behan Rd Crystal Lake, IL

My name is Terri and I have a daycare in Crystal Lake out of my home. I was a live-in nanny in Chicago and cared for a 5, 8, and 14-year-old boys. Later, I worked at a pediatricians office for 3 years until this fall when I put my 5-year-old into half-day kindergarten. I have two beautiful baby boys who are 11 years old and a 6...
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Little Saints Preschool

265 King St. Crystal Lake, IL

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
St. Thomas Little Saints is a faith based, Catholic preschool that not only nurtures your child's social and academic growth, but also introduces our Catholic faith through daily prayer and teachings. Children who begin education with faith based learning during the formative years have a stronger understanding of Christianity....
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Crystal Lake

190 North Route 31 Crystal Lake, IL

Child care
Preschool
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Crystal Lake, IL has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre school, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School and Summer Camp.The center...
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Lots of Tots Child Care

202 W Burnett Rd Island Lake, IL

Child care
Lots of Tots Child Care located in Island Lake Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. The center is presently licensed to accommodate 54 children.
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Safari Childcare

456 Dundee Ave East Dundee, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
The Safari childcare located in East Dundee, IL is a family owned and operated business. It is a licensed center providing childcare services to infants, toddlers, Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children. They offer an advance enriching program for children ages six weeks to six years old. Safari childcare also offers before...
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Elgin Child & Family Resource Center

210 National St. Elgin, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Elgin Child & Family Resource Center located at 210 National Street Elgin, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM and uses the Healthy Lifestyles curriculum. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten, School-age, and Summer Camp programs.
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Highland Christian Academy

2250 W Highland Ave Elgin, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Highland Christian Academy in Elgin, Illinois, was established in 1984 to provide education for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students. The school also provides extended childcare options in a nurturing environment, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Highland Christian Academy uses the A Beka curriculum as its...
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VLC - Vickie's Learning Center

4713 Southhampton Drive Island Lake, IL

We firmly believe that a child needs a good foundation of active experiences before entering kindergarten. The socialization skills go beyond sharing, and children can develop life-long learning skills when they become interested in investigating their environment and learning how to do big-kid things. We offer a day care...
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Ms. Mercer's Mini Monsters

516 South Street Elgin, IL

Hello, I own an in home daycare called Ms. Mercer's Mini Monsters Day Care in Elgin! I grew up in a home daycare and feel it created a unique opportunity. Home daycare is not babysitting. It's not comparable to any child care center. It's families in relationships with a professional care provider. Its an environment that by...
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Camp Dean

12N124 Coombs Rd Elgin, IL

Camp Dean, operated by the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois, offers a wide range of camp-based programs geared towards school-age girls. Located in Elgin, Illinois, the company admits kindergarten kids and elementary students, from first to twelfth grade. The camp features traditional activities such as hiking, canoeing, and...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Algonquin, IL

Pre-k programs in Algonquin, IL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Algonquin, IL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Algonquin, IL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Algonquin, IL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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