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Pre-K Schools in Evanston, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed pre-k schools

GAN SHALOM

Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!

- Jennifer D.

Little Bird Child Care

Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at...

- Gladys M.

Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it.

- Olga K.

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Childtime-Evanston

355 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Childtime located in Evanston, 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, Preschool and Pre-K/K Prep. The school readiness pathway were designed to offer a comprehensive path...
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The Barbereux School

3333 Culver St Evanston, IL

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
The Barbereux School in Evanston, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children ages three to six years old. The school is NAEYC accredited and offers a developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum children in Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade.
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Little Lambs Daycare & Pre-School

1400-04 Ashland Ave Evanston, IL

Child care
Preschool
Little Lambs Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Evanston, Illinois, for preschool kids. 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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Midwest Montessori School

926 Noyes St Evanston, IL

Child care
Preschool
Midwest Montessori School located in Evanston, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and specializes in children ages three to six years old. The center offers Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Full Day, Half Day, and Summer Camp programs.
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Pope John XXIII Preschool

1120 Washington St Evanston, IL

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Pope John XXIII Preschool located in Evanston, IL is an early childhood center specializing in children from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as Violin and Strings, Chess Club, Piano, Yoga Classes, Spelling Bee Team, and more.
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Green Pre-school

Central St Evanston, IL

Child care
Green Preschool is a licensed home-based daycare located in Evanston, Illinois. It offers an early childhood program that specializes in providing full-time and part-time child care and education for children ages six weeks to three years. The school provides beautiful classroom environment with child-friendly furnishings,...
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Phenomenal Kids

1711 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, IL

I have been a home care provider since 2010. During that time I have cared for 5 children. I currently have one child in care full time due to the economy. Two parents were forced to temporarily leave care. I am in the final stages of receiving my DCFS license. I am currently licensed by The City of Evanston. I am a full service...
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GAN SHALOM

3480 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Opened in 1981, Gan Shalom is Temple Sholom of Chicago’s premiere Early Childhood Education Center. We provide an enriched educational experience devoted to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and strengthening family life through the transmission of Jewish values and traditions through play. Gan Shalom’s Early Childhood...

Jennifer D. says "Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!"

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Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue Skokie, IL

5.0(6)

State license verified

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily reports and pictures of your child...

Gladys M. says "Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at little bird...

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Fantasy Island Schools For Kids

6100 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1200/mo
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Fantasy Island Schools for kids, LLC is a multilingual daycare, pre-k, & kindergarten childcare center. We are a multilingual program with a robust and collaborative curriculum optimized for education as well as socialization. We provide healthy meals COOKED FRESH DAILY and offer impeccably clean facilities. We utilize a custom...

Olga K. says "Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it."

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BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

State license verified

Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Day Care
+ 2 more
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a structured, child-centered environment;...

Care Member says "Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and...

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EDGEWATER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

5244 N LAKEWOOD AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$255/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Edgewater Early Learning Center is a NAEYC & ExceleRate Illinois Gold rated center located 0.4 miles from the CTA Argyle Red line Station. We cater to the individual needs of each child, family and community within our care. There is a unique sense of family-centered care that truly supports the whole child while meeting the...

Rob .. says "I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust...

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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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Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W Sunnyside Ave Chicago, IL

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
We are a fully licensed Childcare facility with programs for Pre-K (2-4 years), Kindergarten (5-6 years) and Before/After-School (7-12 years). We are open from 6am to 6pm and highly qualified and well-trained staff members. We are certified in CPR, adult, child and Infant first aid care. We work with ages from 2 years to 12...
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Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

1605 Vernon Ave Park Ridge, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center is a Christian based preschool, kindergarten and child care center providing a quality education with curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Messiah's goal is to provide a loving environment conducive to the individual social, emotional, creative, intellectual and...
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Kids Work Chicago

3429 N CALIFORNIA AVE CHICAGO, IL

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
A child care and early education center where loving caregivers create a safe place for young children to explore, interact, and express themselves during the most crucial years of their development, doing the work of play and discovery that boosts brains and brings joy for learning. With a blended curriculum for milestones from...
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Mersiha's Family Daycare

8935 North Wisner Street Niles, IL

Hi, my name is Mersiha (Mer-see-ya) I am the owner of Mersiha's Family daycare. Prior to establishing my own family daycare, I've worked with children of all ages at daycare centers, pre-schools, and as a nanny for families. I originally started my family daycare in 2015 in San Jose, California, right in the heart of Bay Area....
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Storytime Learning Center

1814 Waukegan Rd Glenview, IL

State license verified

International
Cooperative
Montessori
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
+ 4 more
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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Little Kid n Me Daykare & Learning Center

5404 W. Devon Ave Chicago, IL

We thank you for your interest in us. At Little Kid n Me Daykare & Learning Center, our goal is to produce happy, intelligent, well adjusted children. Here, you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 weeks thru 12 years old. We recognize that each child has unique talents, learning styles...
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Lake Shore School

5611 N Clark St Chicago, IL

Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
For over 60 years, Lake Shore Schools has been committed to providing families with high-quality early care and educational opportunities that prepare children for success in the classroom and in life. In the early years, Lake Shore Schools was driven by the belief that children deserve the opportunity to be taught and nurtured...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Evanston, IL

Pre-k programs in Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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 Evanston, 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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