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2722 Broadway Rockford, IL

5 mi

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Tender Beginnings Learning Center offers a curriculum full of creativity and development of your child's self-concept and decision making skills.
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Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
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Outdoor/nature

2801 Genna Street Belvidere, IL

6 mi

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CHILD CARE WITH PRESCHOOL FOR ONE REASONABLE RATE 1 full time opening for a child age 6 weeks - 5 years old Before / After school openings for children who attend Washington Academy in Belvidere, IL I am a certified teacher and loving mom who has 26 years experience working with and teaching children. I taught elementary school for 10 years before opening my child care business in 2008. I have helped run a summer child care program and after-school program. I am licensed and run a…

5641 N IL-251 DAVIS JUNCTION, IL

9 mi

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We are an early education center located in Davis Junction IL. We have 5 classrooms that offer care for children 6 weeks of age through 12 years of age.
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Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Academic

5110 Talleyrand Trail Loves Park, IL

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11 mi

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Licensed home day care with full time openings to provide a warm, safe, loving and friendly atmosphere where your child can be actively involved in a world that is full of wonder and new discoveries. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PattyCakeChildCare/ Besides being an energetic Mother, I have been a licensed home day care provider for over 10 years and a Head Start government funded preschool Teacher, worked at a day care center and as a lifeguard. College educated with current first…
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Frank G. says "What an awesome daycare. Patty is awesome with our son and we feel blessed to have found her. Great meal plans and activities for all the kids!. We highly recommend patty."

201 WALNUT ST GENOA, IL

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14 mi

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Walnut Street Daycare Center opened in August 2011. It is a licensed facility, meeting or exceeding all of the standards set by the Department of Child and Family Services. D.C.F.S, the DeKalb County Health Department, IL State Food Program and the State Fire Marshall make regular monitoring visits to our Center. We are members of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce and 4-C. Walnut Street Daycare Center was created to meet the increasing need for quality child care in the growing Genoa and…
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Penny F. says "Im am in love with this daycare they have helped out so much the cirriculum they have taught my grandchild has helped so much even through covid! they are my heroes im going to cry when my grandaughter leaves for Kindergarten they are just amazing i havent had one bad experience at all with them"
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508 E. Soper Street Winnebago, IL

17 mi

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10816 Main St Roscoe, IL

17 mi

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Preschool

11364 2nd Street Roscoe, IL

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17 mi

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Kreila C. says "My son loves it here! He gets the attention he needs to succeed while also interacting with other children. The teachers are always open to meet with you and work with you on your child's individual needs and concerns."
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Preschool

1778 W STATE ST STE C SYCAMORE, IL

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18 mi

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Clair C. says "Note - This message originated from outside Care.com My son has attended OUAC since November 2019. At that time he started in the Toddler 2 class and has worked his way through the different levels of Pre-K until he graduated Pre-K 3 this Spring. We have been exceptionally happy with the care and education he has received from all of his teachers at OUAC. He recently took a Kindergarten readiness assessment at his future school and we were told that his writing and math…

2425 Bethany Road Suite D E Sycamore, IL

18 mi

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Two Rivers Head Start Sycamore Center offers a national preschool program that promotes Kindergarten readiness for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. Head Start programs are FREE to income-eligible families, and strive to foster the social and cognitive development of children through education, nutrition, health, and social services. Caring, degreed teachers provide an exceptional learning experience for your children, in a safe, nurturing environment. Nutritious meals and snacks…
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Preschool
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)

511 RUSSELL RD DEKALB, IL

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20 mi

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Established in 1998, Little Lambs strives to provide a quality education for children in order to prepare them for school years ahead, academically, socially and spiritually. Little Lambs strives to provide opportunities for children to learn in many ways. Programming encourages respect of others while fostering a sense of responsibility for oneself and individual actions that helps prepare each child for the school years ahead. Small class size (5:1 ratio) allows for children’s needs to be…
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Kasidi D. says "I really appreciate the student to teacher ratio. The amount of different activities and field trips the kids could take and do was awesome! We attended 4 years! "
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Cooperative

201 E Washington Malta, IL

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21 mi

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Imagination Child Care is an eco friendly early childhood learning center located in Malta, Illinois. We are state licensed and certified by OEC to be eco friendly. Whenever possible we use environmentally friendly and toxin free products to reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and create a safe and healthy environment. Imagination Child Care groups mixed age children together to provide them the opportunity to learn and grow in a family style environment. We offer programs for…
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Courtney M says "All four of my children LOVE Jen! During breaks they'll ask when they get to go back! My family and I could not be more happy that we can find someone so amazing to watch over our kids!"

201 E Washington St. Malta, IL

21 mi

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Imagination Child Care is an Eco-friendly early childhood learning center located in malta, IL. We are state licensed and certified by OEC to be Eco-friendly. Whenever possible we use environmentally friendly and toxin free products to reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and create a safe and healthy environment. Imagination child Care groups mixed age children together to provide them with the opportunity to learn and grow in a family style environment. We offer programs for…

1379 Beachview Rd Pingree Grove, IL

23 mi

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530 Charter St. DeKalb, IL

23 mi

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Our program offers child care for 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We are licensed by DCFS. We provide developmentally appropriate care by loving, caring teachers. A unique feature of our center is an exercise program that will be offered daily. We will also provide daily music & movement, sensory, arts and crafts, and outside time.
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Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature

1182 Sweetwater Lake in the Hills, IL

31 mi

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LICENSED IN HOME CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL PROGRAM Preschool curriculum provided, circle time, art, music, exploration, science, math and large motor/outdoor activities. Structured preschool program, adjusted to each child's individual needs. One on one developmental program, proven success. Great with children, from infants to school age! Loving home environment, family atmosphere, relaxed, fun, fun, fun! 18+ years experience early education teacher, BA degree. FOOD: Lunch and two…

5402 CROSSVIEW LN Lake in the Hills, IL

31 mi

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Hello! My name is Juliana! Welcome to the Happy Hippos Daycare where we are very excited to meet with you and your family. I am located in Lake in the Hills, IL. I love taking care of children! I believe in developing a whole child with their social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. I believe that my family-like environment allows us to really get to know your family on a personal level and develop warm and nurturing relationships. I offer very clean and remodeled home that is…

236 W Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake, IL

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32 mi

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First Church Preschool is charged with the responsibility of giving children, two to five years old, in our church and community, educational and spiritual experiences which will benefit them in their social, emotional, cognitive, and faith development. We achieve this goal by providing the children with a warm, friendly and stimulating environment. This environment is based on developmentally appropriate activities that focus on the process of learning to help children enjoy successful…
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Hannah D. says "Both of my children have attended this preschool and we have been very pleased with the level of care that has been provided. Not only that but the level of education has been impressive for a preschool. I have felt that both of my children have been properly prepared for entering into Kindergarten. I highly recommend his preschool to anyone looking. The teachers are top notch and truly care for your children's needs! :)"
Faith based
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)

720 Cog Cr Drive Crystal Lake, IL

32 mi

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Learning occurs in and out of the classroom. We designed our curriculum to educate and nurture children, creating individual opportunities to excel.
Child care
Preschool
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative

9903 Creekside Drive Wonder Lake, IL

33 mi

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents

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Patty Cake Child Care

What an awesome daycare. Patty is awesome with our son and we feel blessed to have found her. Great meal plans and activities for all the…

- Frank G.

WALNUT STREET DAYCARE CENTER

Im am in love with this daycare they have helped out so much the cirriculum they have taught my grandchild has helped so much even through…

- Penny F.

Stepping Stones Child's Center

My son loves it here! He gets the attention he needs to succeed while also interacting with other children. The teachers are always open to…

- Kreila C.

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Cherry Valley, IL

Pre-k programs in Cherry Valley, 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 Cherry Valley, 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 Cherry Valley, 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 Cherry Valley, 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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