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

We have 16 pre-k schools in Lafox, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Puddleduck Farm Daycare

1N026 La Fox Rd Lafox, IL

5.0(1)

< 1 mi

A unique opportunity to have your children cared for by a seasoned British Nanny/Daycare provider. I have over 25 years of childcare experience, I am a 200 hour registered children's yoga teacher and I hold a Law Degree from England. I offer a unique farm setting, with an in-house yoga studio, art room, large play area and a huge outdoor space for outdoor play. My philosophy is to treat your children in such a loving and nurturing way, that it feels more like they are visiting a favorite aunt, rather than being sent off to daycare. The children follow a daily schedule and also have enrichments, such as baking, art, yoga, science. They get to care for the chicken and ducks, and play an integral part in the running of the farm. When the weather is good we spend a large portion of the day outside. If the weather is cold, we try to bundle up and play outside, unless it is too cold. Each child learns in different ways, and I thoroughly enjoy finding the best way to teach and educate my little friends, in a way that is kind, supportive and very effective. The children in my care always meet or exceed kindergarten readiness goals set by the school district. Their day to day schedule is so well rounded that they look forward to coming to Puddleduck farm, and see it as a treat, rather than an upsetting experience, that can happen in certain daycare settings. I am only going to offer three spots in my home at this time. I feel like I can offer an unparalleled quality of care by taking less children. I am happy to consider just providing care for one family. Upon arrangement, I can offer weekend daycare for vacations and trips for families.

Lisa H. says "This place is amazing! The loving care my children (and our whole family) got here is truly unlike any other childcare situation we have experienced. From...

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Mulberry Farm Daycare

1N026 La Fox Rd Lafox, IL

5.0(4)

< 1 mi

Welcome to Mulberry Farm Daycare! We operate our daycare in my charming 120 yr old farm house. The daycare sits on a pretty 1.3 acre lot, where a canopy of tree's cover most of the yard. We are conveniently located next to La Fox train station, just west of the Millcreek Elementary School. We are also in close proximity to the Kaneland School District. My name is Shelley Ost and I run this small daycare from my home. I am a certified in home daycare provider and a 200 hr registered children's yoga teacher. I am British and I have been in the US for about sixteen years. Our daily schedule consists many things. We cover Kindergarten readiness preparation, such as practicing hand writing, using scissors, number/letter recognition etc. We also have unstructured play time which is essential for social and emotional development for school. We bake, paint, garden, dig in the mud, use the sand and water tables, and play many outside games so the children get a good amount of physical activity and fresh air. We gather the chicken eggs, look after the animals and have many teddy bear picnics. Arts and crafts are a favorite of the children and we love creating new things every day. We are a special little daycare. We have very small numbers of children here and we like to create a warm and nurturing atmosphere. The children become an extension of our family, and the families become our friends. We keep goats, chickens, ducks, two small dogs and a cat. The children help take care of the animals, and &quot;farm life&quot; is interwoven in to our daily schedule. Caring for the animals provides countless opportunities for the children to learn about life, nature, health etc. Being outside is very important to us, and we spend as much time out in nature as the weather allows. Due to a few of my daycare children starting preschool, I currently have two openings. These spots are available for children aged two and above. If you would like to schedule a tour, or talk to the parents of the children I watch, please let me know. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or if you are interested in taking one of these spots, they will go fast.

Sheri L. says "Miss Shelley is playful, patient, loving, attentive and very laid back. All of these qualities are a necessity for anyone who is going to be responsible...

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The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

1400 Hill Road Geneva, IL

5.0(1)

4 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Academic
Kindergarten
Child care
+ 1 more
We are an early childhood center where children will experience positive development through constructive play activities, academics, as well as social science in preparation for elementary school and the world around us. We cater to families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Kindergarten, before school care, after school care, and summer camp programs available.

Sarah N. says "Leaving your child in the hands of someone else is one of the hardest things for me as a Mom but I could not be happier to have found Amy and her Learning...

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Cadence Academy Preschool North Aurora

50 MITCHELL RD NORTH AURORA, IL

8 mi

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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Cadence Academy Preschool

40W170 LAFOX RD ST CHARLES, IL

4 mi

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children. *We are now offering Flexipass. With Flexi-Pass, families can purchase 5 full days of prepaid care to use one at a time or all at once. There are no registration fees, no ongoing tuition, and no long-term commitment — just trusted care at a lower per-day cost.*
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New Generation Learning Program

874 Columbia Cir North Aurora, IL

5.0(3)

7 mi

Cooperative
Special needs
International
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
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Hello, my name is Daniza Gavin! I'm a childcare provider and educator caring for children ranging from infants to preschool. I have been caring for children for more than 20 years in my home daycare. I am registered with the YWCA Child Resource &amp; Referral program and have complied with all requirements. I am also a trained Medical Assistant and I am CPR and First Aid certified. My daycare includes a learning program called the Mother Goose Time Curriculum for infants, toddlers &amp; preschool age children which nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. This is a certified preschool program that will allow your child to smoothly transition from this preschool program to kindergarten. I am also a bilingual speaker and fluent Spanish and our Mother Goose Time Curriculum offers a bilingual program and teaches Spanish.

Meghan F. says "My daughter attended the New Generation Learning Program for almost 2 years, and we were so blessed to have Daniza and her other employees for our...

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Hosanna Pre School

37w130 Crane Rd Saint Charles, IL

5 mi

Child care
In-Home daycare
Hosanna Pre School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Saint Charles, Illinois, for kids from two 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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St. Mark's Child Care Center

1995 W Downer Pl. Aurora, IL

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
Saint Marks Child Care Center located at 1995 West Downer Plain, Aurora, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays.
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EWC Lighthouse Daycare

22 N Highlnd Ave Aurora, IL

9 mi

Fall Deal - No registration fee. Servicing kids ages 2 to Pre-K (2 -5). Part time care in two sessions Mon-Fri. 1st session 9 am to 12 pm. 2nd Session 2 pm to 6 pm. We offer: Low child/staff ratios, more one on one care. Benefits of a big center program without the big center prices. A curriculum that allows children to gain more knowledge, life skills and be prepared for school. Nutritious snacks Peace of mind, and secured safe environment Feel comfortable we make families and children we serve our priority All children must be potty trained
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Wesley Nursery School

14 N May Street Aurora, IL

9 mi

Preschool
We are located in Wesley United Methodist Church located on the near west side of Aurora at the corner of West Galena Blvd. and May St. which is one block east of Highland Ave. Please call or send email to set up a tour of our school. We welcome you and hope you will come to visit soon. Our Mission Statement: Wesley Nursery School exists to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood program in a safe, caring, nurturing, Christian environment for children 3 years old - 5 years old. The school is sponsored by Wesley United Methodist Church of Aurora and is offered as a service to our community. Our Philosophy: Our early childhood program is guided by the philosophy of learning through play. The child learns how to share, create, cooperate, interact, communicate, and solve problems through play. Because each child is individual and unique, emphasis is placed on developing a positive self-concept. The preschool environment will encourage acceptance and growth of each child. Support for all children will be provided by loving, happy, knowledgeable staff in a working partnership with family, church, and school. Preschool years are the building blocks to the future. Children learn through play in an environment that provides &quot;hands-on&quot; experimenting through age appropriate materials. The children participate in free play, group games, stories, music/singing, art activities, and large motor activities indoors in the gym or outside on the playground. Through these activities the child develops self-control, physical coordination, and social skills. Activities are planned around themes involving nature, seasons, holidays, families, and other subjects of interest to preschool age children. Kindergarten readiness activities are conducted in an atmosphere of play and include exposure to letters, letter sounds, numbers, math, science and literature and other basic concepts. We do our best to help our children discover that &quot;learning is fun&quot;. We believe that every child is born with the potential for enjoying and utilizing the full range of the cultural environment which surrounds us. Children will respond to beauty when taught to be sensitive to it and will reach beyond the present when play, fantasy, and creative arts are encouraged. We believe the ability to play evolves into the ability to work. We believe that learning can and should be fun.
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Marnie Hurh

39W 865 N. Robert Frost Circle Saint Charles, IL

5 mi

Experienced Caregiver Looking For 1 To 2 Children, Ages Newborn To Kindergarten, To Care For In My Home. I Am Available 7:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m., Mon.- Fri. I have childcare experience working in preschools as a teacher and in my home as a private caregiver. Recently, I have taken care of a little boy in my home since he was 2 months old. He will be going off to Kindergarten in the Fall. Caring for my own 4 children (ages 2-14) has given me valuable experience with children at all stages of development. I am great with newborns and really enjoy this precious age. Toddlers are energetic and inquisitive, and I like to help them learn while they play. Homemade playdough is always a hit with this age, and I encourage outdoor play in my backyard play area. Art is one of my hobbies that I like to share with the children. Music and story time are so important to developing early reading and math skills. Working puzzles and building with blocks help with problem solving skills. I believe in the "learning through play" philosophy. Children learn best when they are comfortable and secure with their surroundings. At my home they will receive love and kindness that all children need to grow into healthy little individuals.
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Light House Academy

153 Wright Rd Elburn, IL

3 mi

Child care
Preschool
Light House Academy is an educational facility that serves the community of Elburn IL. It offers a loving and nurturing environment and provides comprehensive early childhood programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartens. The Academy promotes balanced learning to make sure that children will develop emotionally, socially, physically and intellectually.
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Kids & Company Geneva

2323 Fargo Blvd Geneva, IL

4 mi

Kids & Company provides a nurturing and educational early learning environment for children to play, discover and grow. We offer full-time and part-time care, half day preschool, before and after school care and camp programs with NO LATE FEES. Experience our proprietary curriculum that includes Alpha-Mania (pre-reading), Mini Masters (art program introducing visionary artists), Munchkinetics (fitness and movement), Sign Language, Music and more.
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Jeanette Virden

Wild Rose Subdivision Saint Charles, IL

7 mi

Experienced, loving childcare provider/nanny. I am a stay at home Mother of 3 children ages, 14, 10, 6 yrs old. I have a B.S. in Social Work, Extensive Graduate work in Elementary Education and several years experience as a lead teacher for Pre-K at Bright Horizons. I have had decades of experience in childcare and can provide many references. We have a fun loving home where we love to explore and learn every day. I am also a Certified Yoga/Meditation Teacher. We are looking to welcome between 1-3 children into our home. We have a gorgeous, wooded lot where the adventure possibilities are endless. We are close to downtown, parks and have a big playroom in the basement for rainy days.
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Kay K

3223 Homestead Lane Geneva, IL

4 mi

I've been a daycare provider for over 13 years. I have 4 children of my own, ages 25, 23, 20 and 12. I watch children ages 6 weeks and up. I do arts and crafts and have a preschool curriculum I do with the children. I also provide all the meals. I have excellent referrals. I'm open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. I'm licensed full or part-time available.
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Two Rivers Head Start Agency--Aurora West Center

1455 Sullivan Road Aurora, IL

9 mi

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Aurora West Head Start Center is an early learning childcare center and preschool under Two Rivers Head Start Agency. It is located in Aurora, IL, and offers a national program that promotes Kindergarten readiness for children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. Our caring, degreed teachers at Aurora West Head Start Center provide a nurturing, safe environment for your children to learn and grow! Nutritious meals and snacks are provided each program day. Head Start programs are FREE to income-eligible families.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in Lafox, IL

Pre-K Schools in Lafox, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 16 listed pre-k schools

Puddleduck Farm Daycare

This place is amazing! The loving care my children (and our whole family) got here is truly unlike any other childcare situation we have...

- Lisa H.

Mulberry Farm Daycare

Miss Shelley is playful, patient, loving, attentive and very laid back. All of these qualities are a necessity for anyone who is going to be...

- Sheri L.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

Leaving your child in the hands of someone else is one of the hardest things for me as a Mom but I could not be happier to have found Amy...

- Sarah N.

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

Pre-k programs in Lafox, 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 Lafox, 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 Lafox, 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 Lafox, 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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