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Pre-K Schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 38 listed pre-k schools

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

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...

- Jackie B.

YOUNG AT HEART CENTER INC.

There staff is very thoughtful and considerate. Very nurturing g environment and give lots of one on one time. Large rooms and lots of...

- Jane ..

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially...

- Heather H.

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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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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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YOUNG AT HEART CENTER INC.

610 PETERSON RD LIBERTYVILLE, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Family owned since 1989 At Young at Heart Center, we are singularly devoted to giving your child the best possible environment to develop basic socialization skills. Your child can enjoy exciting recreational activities and acquire learning skills that prepare them for kindergarten and elementary school. Our 40-acre private...

Jane .. says "There staff is very thoughtful and considerate. Very nurturing g environment and give lots of one on one time. Large rooms and lots of activities and well...

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The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd Lake Zurich, IL

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
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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Amazing Kids Daycare

1985 Cloverdale Ave Highland Park, IL

Amazing Kids Daycare is a high-quality home based DCFS licensed daycare since 1999. We are a small program with individualized care for kids 3 months - 3 years old. We offer a safe, loving environment where your child will be accepted, loved, nurtured, and stimulated. We specialize in infant/toddler development. Children...
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Storytime Learning Center

1814 Waukegan Rd Glenview, IL

State license verified

Academic
Waldorf
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
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Storytime Learning Center is a fully licensed preschool located in East Glenview. Currently we serve children starting at 15 months and have classes through Kindergarten. Storytime Learning Center was founded with one purpose - to build a space for all students to grow, learn and create with each passing day. Through a unique...
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Cara*lot Home Child Care

229 Montgomery Lane Glenview, IL

State license verified

Cara*lot Home Child Care is a home based daycare and preschool. I am a certified teacher with over 25 years of experience, and a mother of 2. I taught third grade for six years and have been operating my own home child care for the past 22 years. I am DCFS licensed to care for up to 12 children (8 children under 5 plus 4 school...
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Annies Home Daycare

1907 Seneca Lane Mount Prospect, IL

Hi and welcome to my Care.com. My name is Annie and I have been a licensed daycare provider for the past 20 years. I am licensed by the state of IlIinois and DCFS. I am 48 years young with 3 older children myself. We are located in Mount Prospect near 294 and accessible to Palatine road and 53. We are CPR and First Aid certified...
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Poko Loko Early Learning Center

1601 Northwind Boulevard Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Welcome to Poko Loko Early Learning Center, a child care facility located on 1601 Northwind Boulevard in Libertyville, IL. We specialize in infant and toddler daycare, preschool through kindergarten education, and have full day and half day programs available. Our certified staff is trained in quality, individualized child...

Heather H. says "My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at...

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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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Glenview Covenant Pre School

700 Greenwood Rd Glenview, IL

Preschool
Kindergarten
Glenview Covenant Pre School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Glenview, Illinois, for kids from zero to twelve 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 possible.
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Children's House of Libertyville

223 W Golf Rd Libertyville, IL

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Children's House of Libertyville is an educational childcare program provider that serves infants through kindergarten children. It offers a Montessori education that gives the children freedom to work at their own pace, working alone or with others while developing their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills....
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Moriah Early Childhood Center

200 Hyacinth Ln Deerfield, IL

Child care
Moriah Early Childhood Center is an early childhood education provider located in Deerfield, Illinois. The center serves children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten, providing them an educational program based on Reggio Emilia curriculum, seamed with Jewish values and traditions. The unique program coupled with the center's...
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Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
Wesley Child Care Center & Extended Services based in Glenview, IL offers Preschool, Kindergarten, Before and After School Care, and School-age/Summer Camp programs. The center specializes in children ages two years to Sixth Grade and operates Mondays through Fridays from 6:45 AM to 6 PM.
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thrown elements pottery

260 N. Evergreen Ave. Arlington Heights, IL

Do something radical this summer Clay camps at Thrown Elements Pottery are fun, energetic, artistic and experiential outlets for children ages 5-17. Each session focuses on different age-appropriate projects and teaches new skills based on the theme. Sign up for as many sessions as you'd like--there's always something new and...
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Mundelein Montessori School

1401 South Lake Street Mundelein, IL

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
We warmly welcome you and your child to Mundelein Montessori School. We understand the great amount of trust you place in us when you enroll your child and strive to create an environment in which your child will thrive. It is the goal of the school to meet the developmental needs of each child - social, emotional, physical,...
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The Goddard School

461 W Townline Rd Vernon Hills, IL

Preschool
Child care
Kindergarten
The Goddard School provides accredited child care services and learning programs designed to fulfill each child’s individual and age-appropriate needs. The company, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, accepts infants to kindergarten children. They also offer after-school and enrichment programs for school-age kids.
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Matigian PreSchool

103 Center St Libertyville, IL

Preschool
Child care
Matigian Pre School in Libertyville, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages and provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her...
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Safari Childcare

1738 East Kensington Road Mount Prospect, IL

Family owned since 1981, Safari Childcare prides itself in offering customized programs to meet student s individual needs. Specialized infant and toddler care, licensed: Preschool, Pre-K, & Full-Day Kindergarten, and summer enrichment camps keep students engaged in hands-on learning all year long. Safari Prep focuses...
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Prospect Heights Park District

110 W Camp McDonald Rd Prospect Heights, IL

The Prospect Heights Park District in Illinois offers several age-appropriate programs in their summer camp for children from pre-school to the twelfth grade. They encourage healthy and active lifestyles in a fun and safe environment among the children. They offer swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and other traditional, yet...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Buffalo Grove, IL

Pre-k programs in Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, 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 Buffalo Grove, 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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