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Pre-K Schools in Harvey, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 47 listed pre-k schools

Plum Tree Academy

I love this daycare for my daughter. It's a very homey feeling & Ms. Lewis does wonderful with the children. My daughter has become so much...

- Alesha E

Creative Development Child Care, Inc.

Highly recommended!! Very clean and structured. Really helped my son along with reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. My son is now...

- KeShaun H

K Plus 3 Learning Academy

K plus 3 Academy has been God sent with caring for my children. The staff are willing to go above and beyond the basic care of the child by...

- Latriese V

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Plum Tree Academy

15036 Robey Ave. Harvey, IL

5.0(1)
I was a Head Start teacher before starting my own childcare business I've been teaching for 28 years. My home Daycare is a very loving environment. I prepare children for Kindergarten and help school age children succeed in all subjects. I have am and pm slots open.

Alesha E says "I love this daycare for my daughter. It's a very homey feeling & Ms. Lewis does wonderful with the children. My daughter has become so much more...

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Creative Development Child Care, Inc.

10049 S Carpenter St Chicago, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Thank you for taking time to visit our profile! We are not babysitters, but child care professionals and educators. At Creative Development Child Care we partner with parents to promote the development of each child. We provide a preschool learning environment in a safe, loving and nurturing home. Our goal is for each child...

KeShaun H says "Highly recommended!! Very clean and structured. Really helped my son along with reading, writing, math, and critical thinking. My son is now in a private...

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K Plus 3 Learning Academy

2111 W 121st Blue Island, IL

5.0(1)
Fun, nurturing, early learning Environment with individual Attention and Nutritious Meals. Projects and activities, CPR and First aid certified, Music and Movement, Safe outdoor play with clean safe environment. 10yr+ experience with child development and motor gross skills. Action for children accepted and transportation...

Latriese V says "K plus 3 Academy has been God sent with caring for my children. The staff are willing to go above and beyond the basic care of the child by giving the...

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St. Paul Lutheran Preschool

6201 Vollmer Road Matteson, IL

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Preschool
We are a Christian preschool offering full and half day programs to children, ages three through five years. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered education to prepare children for Kindergarten through pre-reading, writing, rhyming, math, and language development and to increase their knowledge and practice of Christian...
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Hart Camp

9805 S 52nd Ave Oak Lawn, IL

I'm a licensed k-12 teacher who has some spots available for (ages 4-10) my summer program in Oak Lawn. My goal is to prevent the effects of the "summer slide" in an engaging, fun, and creative way. I want to ensure that students don't lose the learning that they mastered in the present academic year and work on some...
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Reggio Academy

6330 W 127TH ST Palos Heights, IL

Our mission at Reggio Academy is to provide children with the tools they need to develop a lifelong love of learning and education in a nurturing and safe place. These tools include interesting environments to explore, exceptional learning materials, appropriate social emotional guidance and support and opportunities to interact...
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Kids Tech Discovery Center

14224 S. Indiana Avenue Riverdale, IL

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Cooperative
Academic
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Kids Tech Discovery Center provides a nurturing, relaxed environment through the guidance of our qualified and caring staff where self-concepts are enhanced, independence is encouraged, free choice decisions are offered, social skills acquired and individuality is respected. We acknowledge all realms of early childhood,...
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Learning Sea LLC

5239 James Lane Crestwood, IL

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Montessori
Cooperative
+ 1 more
The Learning Sea is focused on teaching children to become confident, independent, and creative. Through our various services, the Learning Sea, LLC strives to provide services to children 1-18 years of age. Our programs are tailored to their individual strengths and challenges, all while encouraging skills that they can take...
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I am currently in the childcare field and have been for over 10 years. I have worked as a preschool teacher in the head start program and state pre-K at two day care centers. I've also worked in the private sector as a childcare providers assistant. I am a licensed daycare provider by the state of Illinois. I am currently...

Cartia W. says "Iva is an awesome child care provider. She's been watching my children from birth until school age! Nothing but a good experience! Very sweet personality...

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Penny Lane Schools

10255 S. Ridgeland Ave Chicago Ridge, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Penny Lane School started at 8901 s. 52nd Avenue in the fall of 1988 with an enrollment of 25 students and three staff members. We have expanded, moved and grown to serve more than 300 students with 80 staff members. We now have two separate locations with various programs available to serve our families. Our facility located in...

Ashley N. says "My daughter will be 3 this June and I feel she will benefit from daycare. I feel she is a little behind in some areas and should be around kids her age....

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Child Life Academy

14421 S Torrence Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child Life Academy in Chicago, IL is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Elementary Program by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of activities such as Before and After School, and...
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Bobbie Noonan's Child Care-Tinley Park

17051 Grissom Dr Tinley Park, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care located in Tinley Park, IL has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Nursery, Juniors, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Summer Camp. They are open on weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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Nik Naks Daycare

9017 S Dobson Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
Preschool
Nik Naks Daycare located in Chicago Illinois is a licensed childcare center and education provider that offers a nurturing and safe environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. The facility serves clients from Mondays through Fridays, opens at 6:30am and...
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Bobbie Noonan's Child Care

7901 167th St Tinley Park, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care located in Tinley Park, IL has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Toddlers, Nursery, Juniors, Pre-K, Kindergarten and Summer Camp. They are open on weekdays from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.
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Edith Frye

9256 S Calumet Ave Chicago, IL

Child care
In-Home daycare
Edith Frye located in 9256 S Calumet Ave Chicago Illinois is a listed home-based childcare center that provides a nurturing and safety environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens and school age children. It has a capacity of eight children at the maximum.
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Prodigy Preparatory Incorporated

18601 Wentworth Ave Lansing, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Prodigy Preparatory Incorporated provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lansing, Illinois, for kids from Infant, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, School Age, and Summer Camp Program. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the...
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Noah's Ark Pre-School

9230 S Pulaski Rd Oak Lawn, IL

Preschool
Noah's Ark Pre-School located in Oak Lawn Illinois is a Christian-based childcare center and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It uses "A Beka Book" curriculum that focuses on producing well rounded child who excels academically and spiritually.
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Jpe Day Care Center Inc

8625 S Cottage Grove Ave Chicago, IL

1.0(1)
Child care
Jpe Day Care Center Inc located in Chicago Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. It has a capacity of 50 children at the maximum. The center serves clients from Mondays through Fridays.
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The Alphabet Campus Inc

742 Ridge Rd Homewood, IL

Child care
The Alphabet Campus Inc located in 742 Ridge Homewood Illinois is a licensed daycare center and education provider that offers a nurturing and safe environment to children under its care. It accepts female and male students in pre-kindergartens and kindergartens. It has a capacity of 20 children at the maximum.
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Trusting Heart Pre Sch Kdgn

12424 S 71st Ct Palos Heights, IL

Child care
Preschool
Established in 2014, Trusting Heart Preschool and Kindergarten offers customizable programs to fit the needs of a child. They provide quality Christian education that is affordable. Located in Palos Heights Illinois, it is open weekdays from 6:00am to 6:30pm.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Harvey, IL

Pre-k programs in Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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 Harvey, 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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