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We have 28 pre-k schools in Barrington, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

26747 W. Apple Tree Lane Barrington, IL

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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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CREATIVE LEARNING MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1410 S BARRINGTON RD BARRINGTON, IL

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
Day Care
Child care
Located in Barrington, Illinois, Creative Learning Montessori School provides Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs with excellence in education and childcare through a dedication to academic, social, and emotional growth. Creative Learning Montessori serves its families with both Early Childhood and Elementary School programs. Early...
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The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

545 Hiawatha Drive Elgin, IL

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Preschool
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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Little Angels Childcare

6002 Hampton Dr Carpentersville, IL

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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Little Saints Preschool

265 King St. Crystal Lake, IL

Faith based
Academic
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
+ 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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The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd Lake Zurich, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Nationally accredited childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and before and after school care with an all day summer camp program for ages 2 and older.
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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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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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Small World Children's Center Inc

2316 Hassell Rd Hoffman Estates, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Small World Children's Center, Inc. is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and provides a nurturing environment and unique experiences for children ages two to twelve years old. The center aims to help children build a strong foundation to develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually. The center offers Full Day...
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Safari Childcare

456 Dundee Ave East Dundee, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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La Petite Academy Child Care-Crystal Lake

190 North Route 31 Crystal Lake, IL

Preschool
Child care
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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Learning Tree Of Algonquin

210 N Harrison St Algonquin, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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 Learners Educational Center

1060 W Rand Rd Arlington Heights, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Little Learners Educational Center located at 1060 West Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. The school operates from seven AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...
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Learning Tree

550 Newport Ct Island Lake, IL

Preschool
Child care
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...
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Magic Island

1141 N Arlington Heights Rd Buffalo Grove, IL

Child care
Magic Island is a child care facility that provides daycare and educational programs for toddlers to kindergarten children who are 15 months old to six years old. Located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the company’s mission is to encourage children’s natural curiosity and address their age-specific developmental needs.
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool

930 W Higgins Rd Schaumburg, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool located in Schaumburg, IL offers a wide variety of preschool and kindergarten programs for children ages two years and six months through five years old. The school also provides an Extended Day Enrichment Program and operates Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM to 3:15 PM.
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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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La Petite Academy Child Care-Algonquin Road

4540 W. Algonquin Road Lake In The Hills, IL

Preschool
Child care
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...
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Language Stars

111A N Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

Preschool
Language Stars in Arlington Heights, IL is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center provide care for kids from Toddlers, Preschool, and K-5th Graders.
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Tutor Time

1551 Millbrook Dr Algonquin, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
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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Pre-k programs in Barrington, 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 Barrington, 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 Barrington, 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 Barrington, 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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