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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in Algonquin, IL

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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Camp Dean

12N124 Coombs Rd Elgin, IL

9 mi

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 fishing, as well as leadership programs for older children.
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Learning Tree

550 Newport Ct Island Lake, IL

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Learning Tree is a childcare provider that serves the community of Island Lake IL. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate equipment and activities that foster holistic development among infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartens. The center encourages self-growth by allowing children to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace.
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La Petite Academy Child Care-Algonquin Road

4540 W. Algonquin Road Lake In The Hills, IL

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
La Petite Academy is a licensed and fully accredited day care center in Lake Hills, Illinois. Their service is available from infants to kindergarten. In addition to their curriculum's they offer enrichment programs like before and after school, summer camp and flex care. La Petite designed their programs based on age and specific needs of the children.
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Ms. Mercer's Mini Monsters

516 South Street Elgin, IL

9 mi

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 design becomes a second home where a bunch of people are coming together to care, trust, educate, and listen to each other. I truly believe that children are our future and when they are put into an environment that fosters creativity and growth they can do amazing things! We have two Yorkshire Terriers and a tortoise. My husband works as a union painter. I graduated high school in 2007 and then went on to study the IT field. I fell in love with the childcare field in high school working as one of the daycare teachers for child development class credit. Each child will be given 1-3 meals a day, depending on the hours they are in my care, and two snacks along with drinks. Each meal, snack and drink will be free of GMO's and be of good nutritional value for a growing child. I will be familiarizing the children with sign language, Spanish and German. Children will begin to prepare for kindergarten by learning basic math and the alphabet. I will ensure the children learn appropriate ways to express their emotions and opinions. We will have crafts along with fun science experiments and projects. I will also be taking the children on field trips such as the nature center, Epic Air, Monkey Joe's or library to broaden their horizons and keep them active. In the past we have gone to the Shed aquarium, Sesame street live and Ice skating. I have a zoo membership that will be used often for daycare outings. In summer we are in my huge backyard as much as possible. The backyard has a pool set up that we enjoy as much and as often as we can! We also have lots of cars, power wheels, a bubble machine! and a sand station. By taking no more than three children at a time I am able to give each child the care and attention they deserve. I know a child is a parent's everything and promise to treat them with the care, respect and dedication that they need. From the second your child walks in my door I make sure that they become scientist, explorers, Feel respected, loved, and important, but most of all! know that they are the reason we are all here ,together, at daycare!
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Ms. V's Early Childhood

412 Charlotte Ave Crystal Lake, IL

8 mi

I have had the opportunity to work with kids in many different settings. I have experience caring for newborns through adolescent age children both in formal and informal settings. My experiences include: corporate childcare, preschool teacher, a family child care provider, Sunday school teacher at a Church, assisting in a behavioral classroom and teaching children in Kindergarten through grade 3. I am also an experienced mother of four with a Bachelor's degree in Education My home is ready and equipped to provide well rounded learning experiences including: art experiences for kids, playing with trains, building with blocks, dramatic play experiences, reading with children, being outside, etc. The daily plan includes a balance of down time and keeping busy with activities. I am creative, caring and easygoing and I recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles, and personalities. I offer children opportunities to explore through play and life experiences. These experiences then help me work with individuals to give them what they need to develop and grow as learners. Having been a working mom for several years, I know how difficult it is to have a career and a family. It certainly can be heart-wrenching at times. I was so blessed to have had my children welcomed into a warm, caring, learning family environment while I was at work. This is the type of environment I am hoping to provide to other families. If you are interested in learning more, please send a message and I would love to speak with you about your needs and how I can assist your family. I can't wait to experience your children's gifts.
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Elgin Child & Family Resource Center

210 National St. Elgin, IL

9 mi

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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Mary's Daycare

10129 Compton Drive Huntley, IL

7 mi

I have been doing child care in my home since January 2001. Friendly, loving, fun environment. I have had many kids in my care from 8 weeks until they went off to kindergarten. I have four children of my own, ages ranging from 8 to 16.
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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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