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

We have 60 pre-k schools in Evanston, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Childtime-Evanston

355 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL

1.0(1)

2 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
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 to prepare your child for elementary school.
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The Barbereux School

3333 Culver St Evanston, IL

< 1 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
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.

Little Lambs Daycare & Pre-School

1400-04 Ashland Ave Evanston, IL

< 1 mi

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.

Midwest Montessori School

926 Noyes St Evanston, IL

< 1 mi

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.

Pope John XXIII Preschool

1120 Washington St Evanston, IL

2 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
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.

Green Pre-school

Central St Evanston, IL

< 1 mi

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, wooden toys, nature-based play materials, living plants, art, and photographs. Operating hours is 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Phenomenal Kids

1711 Hartrey Avenue Evanston, IL

< 1 mi

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 daycare. I am hands on with the children for learning with age appropriate activities from birth through 5 years including kindergarten preparation. I encourage an environment of play as a part of learning. Meals are included in my fees. I enjoy what I do and seeing children learn. Come grow with us and see for yourself!

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GAN SHALOM

3480 N LAKE SHORE DR CHICAGO, IL

5.0(1)

8 mi

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 Education program provides a safe, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the needs of young children and their parents. Geared for children ages four months through four years, the program includes parent-child classes, a two-and-a-half and three-year-old nursery school and junior kindergarten classes. Extended day programs are available for two to four-year-olds.

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)

2 mi

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 via a password protected app while you are at work. Your child will be spending his/her day with cheerful and trained staff. Provider is DCFS Licensed, Certified in Early Childhood Education, CPR, and First- Aid. (Licensed for Night care. Drop in for night care is available with 24 hrs advance notice) Continuing to attend workshops and seminars to improve the quality of care Our uniqueness: 1) Low adult/child ratio: With low ratio, your children receive individual attention. 2) Healthy and organic meals and snacks: Your child will be eating all food groups, and homemade meals. 3) Daily reports via password protected app. You will receive pictures, videos, and daily activities while you are at work. 4) Secured facility: We have cameras for everyone's security and peace of mind. 5) Provided care for more than 37 children for 5 years. 6) Child centered, age appropriate, theme based curriculum 7) Focused on STEAM in the curriculum: Your children will be doing activities of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. 8) Preparing preschoolers for kindergarten: Your children will achieve all the benchmarks that are necessary to enter Kindergarten. 9) Fun outdoor classroom: Your children will spend time outdoors during summer and spring learning hands on activities. We go on field trips. 10) End of theme celebrations: At the end of each theme your children will make a special treat, or dress up for the theme; below are the few pictures of our celebrations. 11) Family gatherings every few months: For some special days families get to meet each other, and have some games and treats. Like Mother's day, father's day, end of summer, etc. You can get references from our past and current families. You can call Mazhar at 773-614-2114 or email to sched

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)

6 mi

Child care
Kindergarten
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 curriculum to teach students mathematical, scientific, artistic, musical, critical thinking and writing skills. We foster an environment that allows for the healthy socialization of students through education and play, and we are proud to say that we have the largest and most interactive outdoor play space of any daycare in the NW-side area!

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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Mersiha's Family Daycare

8935 North Wisner Street Niles, IL

5.0(4)

6 mi

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. My educational background is in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. For 10+ years working with children, my goal is to provide a loving and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. My focus is implementing a schedule with daily activities that stimulate children's emotional, intellectual, physical, and social growth. While at the same time providing nourishment, supervision, and assigning fun &amp; enhanced play-based activities. My passion is watching children learn &amp; grow and creating a positive impact in their lives. Licensed by the State of Illinois, CPR and First Aid certified, Home Safety Inspection clearance, &amp; background check clearances. Contact us to answer any questions you may have or to schedule a time for you to come and visit Mersiha's Family Daycare.

Beto says "We are so happy everyday that we found Mersiha. My baby loves spending time at Mersiha's and that melts my heart. Mersiha is such an amazing and caring person...

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BUCKTOWN ACADEMY

1903 N MILWAUKEE AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(4)

10 mi

Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Child care
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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; our dedication to this approach is clearly demonstrated in our loving and organized classroom where children develop a passion for learning. Bucktown Academy strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for all children and families. At our school we celebrate our differences, including in race, culture, ethnicity, gender expression and family structure. We believe in empowering children to embrace their identities, and our curriculum reflects this value. We offer both half-day and full-day programming. Our Sprouts half-day program (ages 2-3) is from 9:30am-11:30am. This gives kids the opportunity to experience a half-day similar to a preschool day. If you would like a longer day we do offer before care and lunch buddies. We also offer full-day which is from 7:30am-5:30pm. The three-day program is M/W/F and the two-day program is T/TH. I am sorry but we cannot accommodate alternative schedules.

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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Storytime Learning Center

1814 Waukegan Rd Glenview, IL

5.0(2)

7 mi

Waldorf
Montessori
International
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
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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 teaching approach and a truly passionate staff, we help students develop academically and personally to the highest level. Get in touch with us today to schedule a tour, learn more about enrollment, or ask any other questions.

Care Member says "Storytime Learning Center is an amazing place for young minds to grow and develop! The dedicated staff creates a nurturing environment where children...

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EDGEWATER EARLY LEARNING CENTER

5244 N LAKEWOOD AVE CHICAGO, IL

5.0(2)

6 mi

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 needs of our families. Our program is designed to prepare our students to succeed when they enter kindergarten, provide high quality education and childcare that is trusted by parents and truly fits the way people learn, live and work in today's climate. Come on by and schedule a tour to meet our One Hope United Family!

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

7 mi

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 age) and have 2 wonderful assistants who help me. Home child care is a wonderful option. My program provides a loving home environment, social interaction and care by a professional educator. The infants in my care are tenderly nurtured and the older children receive a personalized pre-school curriculum. I have a Bachelor's of Education, with 15 hours completed towards a Master's and have many references available by request.
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Sunnyside Daycare

3542 W Sunnyside Ave Chicago, IL

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 years old and surround of children in a loving environment. Below are some of the key points in regards to what we offer: -Private, full day kindergarten -Awesome Summer camp -Breakfast, lunch, and snacks each and every day -Large 1,500 square foot playground -Large classrooms filled with toys and activities
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Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center

1605 Vernon Ave Park Ridge, IL

8 mi

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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 spiritual growth of each child in a safe, Christian-oriented atmosphere. Classes include (but not limited to): Math and reading readiness, STEM, music, weekly chapel and classroom visits with Messiah's Pastor, Spanish, Christian education, cooking, and creative dramatics. Optional classes available: dance/movement and Kindermusik. We offer a play-based (games, hands-on, open ended activities) approach to learning, in a stimulating, cheerful environment. Group activities include circle time (show and tell, calendar, prayer), snacks, music, dance, games and story time. Daily activities include play dough, painting, open ended art, dress up, creative dramatics, small motor manipulatives, reading and math readiness, science exploration, block building and puzzles. Messiah has a huge, fenced, outdoor playground area and an indoor activity room for large motor play. Parent-Tot Class: Messiah's Parent-Tot program is designed to introduce children (18-36) to a classroom experience where there is play, art exploration, stories, music and snack. Parents/caregivers participate with their child for the weekly 1 hour class. 3 year old classes (and younger 3 year old class-children with birthdays after September 1st) offer a full range of age-appropriate, play based, preschool curriculum opportunities. Children need to be toilet trained. 4 year old classes are constructively play-based and offer a full range of age-appropriate, preschool curriculum opportunities designed to ready students for Kindergarten while supporting them in their individual growth, personality and talents. Our Junior Kindergarten program is designed to give Kindergarten aged children (or those who miss the cut-off) an extra year of school before moving into their Kindergarten year. The Jr. Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes work together on curriculum. Both classes share teachers and classroom. Our Kindergarten program is designed to prepare students for entering first grade by providing a curriculum of reading readiness, literacy, math, science, social studies and more. Class size and teacher/student ratio allow for optimum opportunity to prepare for elementary school.
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Kids Work Chicago

3429 N CALIFORNIA AVE CHICAGO, IL

8 mi

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 infancy to Junior Kindergarten your child will experience a brand new building, playground, classrooms and so much more! Book a tour to discover the difference - your child smiling everyday at pickup!
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Little Kid n Me Daykare & Learning Center

5404 W. Devon Ave Chicago, IL

5 mi

We thank you for your interest in us. At Little Kid n Me Daykare &amp; 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 and personalities. Our highly-qualified teachers and staff are committed to working within each child's comfort zone to ensure optimal social, emotional and educational results. We are a full service, state certified multicultural pre-kindergarten and higher level program. Our program also offers age appropriate, anti-bias curriculum, diverse student body and bilingual staff members. We offer sibling discounts. Rates are categorized by age groups. Please contact us for a tour, we are happy to serve you!
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Lake Shore School

5611 N Clark St Chicago, IL

5 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
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 by a caring staff of adults committed to helping them fulfill their potential. Since opening our doors in 1948, we have served tens of thousands of children, and we look forward to serving thousands more children in the years to come. We believe that the children attending Lake Shore Schools deserve the best, and we maintain incredibly high standards for faculty, staff and for our facilities. The school is accredited by both NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) and NECPA (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation), holds a Quality Rating System Star Level 3 rating through the Illinois Department of Human Services and continues to partner with the Chicago Public Schools Community Partnership Program. Our work with these national and local organizations ensures that we remain focused on improving the quality of our program, implement best practices for our children, continue to meet higher teacher qualification standards, and utilize the most up-to-date research. Lake Shore Schools operates from 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. We offer a fully accredited curriculum and student services for: - Children as young as 3 months - Preschool for 3 and 4 year olds - Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes - Private Elementary and Junior High School (1st 8th grades) - Before and After School Program for students from neighborhood public schools - Summer, Winter and Spring Camp programs

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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Evanston, IL

Pre-K Schools in Evanston, IL are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 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.

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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