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We have 44 pre-k schools in Lockport, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Lockport, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 44 listed pre-k schools

Angel's Playground Daycare

Angel’s Playground is an amazing daycare. It is a nice, clean, and great curriculum. Mrs. Maria was great with my boys and even they are...

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Panda Bear Childcare/Preschool, LLC

My son just loves coming here every day. Ms Marikaye is like a second mother to him. Play based learning, extensive curriculum and plenty...

- Carla M.

Just Wee Kids

My son has been at Just Wee Kids for almost 4 years. He is heading off to kindergarten or we would still be there. Ms. Karen is an...

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Bobbie Noonan's Child Care

947 E Division St Lockport, IL

Bobbie Noonan's Child Care provides a childcare program in Lockport, Illinois. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Bobbie Noonan's Child Care welcomes pre-K children and...
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American Butterflies Home ChildCare

21655 W. Division St. Lockport, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
I am a licensed child care provider with an extensive background in child care, including, but not limited to, public pre-schools, private child care centers, and pre-schools. We have fun learning. Our large play areas and small group size enable us to enhance each individual child's growth and development.
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Angel's Playground Daycare

2118 Dartmoor Dr Joliet, IL

5.0(2)
I am a Licensed Home Daycare. I provide a safe and loving environment for children 3mo-12yrs old. I offer am/pm snacks, breakfast and lunch. I teach a basic curriculum that prepares children for Pre-K. We do lots of fun interactive activities and crafts. We are a smoke and pet free home. *I accept subsidized payments, cash or...

Care Member says "Angel’s Playground is an amazing daycare. It is a nice, clean, and great curriculum. Mrs. Maria was great with my boys and even they are school age they...

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Panda Bear Childcare/Preschool, LLC

1524 Douglas Street Joliet, IL

5.0(2)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
PANDA BEAR CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOL, LLC is a reputable, reliable and reasonably priced childcare/pre-school in the greater Joliet, Illinois area since 1984. PANDA BEAR CHILDCARE/PRE-SCHOOL, LLC accepts enrollment for children...full time...part time...hourly...with flexible rates and schedules available. PANDA BEAR...

Carla M. says "My son just loves coming here every day. Ms Marikaye is like a second mother to him. Play based learning, extensive curriculum and plenty of interaction...

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Just Wee Kids

7701 Briarcliff Drive Plainfield, IL

5.0(4)

State license verified

Licensed Home Daycare Welcome! Come join our Daycare family at Just Wee Kids. We are a fun, educational, diverse group with many upcoming events in our Home Daycare facility. With only 2 spots left, Grab your spot before it's too late! Enroll today for end of 2023/24 school year. In addition, we offer Preschool upon...

Care Member says "My son has been at Just Wee Kids for almost 4 years. He is heading off to kindergarten or we would still be there. Ms. Karen is an experienced care...

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Happy Kids Home Daycare Plainfield

7402 Windstone Ct Plainfield, IL

4.4(7)

State license verified

Welcome to Happy Kids Home Daycare, Providing Quality Childcare in a fun, safe, nurturing learning environment for your child. Where your child will get the attention, love and care he or she deserves. We believe children learn best when they can interact actively with their environment. We are committed to helping each child...

Care Member says "I have been brining my daughter to Ms Amanda for over a year and a half, she is now almost 5. This was our first daycare experience and Amanda exceeded...

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Erica's Licensed Home Daycare

1018 Conrad Lane Shorewood, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
I have a DCFS licensed daycare that provides a quality, professional and safe environment for your little one. I participate in the federal food program to ensure proper nutrition for your child. I am licensed to watch children from age 6 weeks to 12 years. My husband and I are background checked and finger printed as well as...

Katherine H. says "Erica is the best! My daughter loves her so much and we are so happy we found her."

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Chesterbrook Academy Shorewood

813 N RIVER RD SHOREWOOD, IL

State license verified

Academic
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Our NAEYC-accredited preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...
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Christian Child Care

411 S Raven Rd Shorewood, IL

Flexible childcare in my home. I have over 30 years experience and give exceptional care to all children. Children are a blessing and they all deserve to have a caregiver that will start a child off in life with love, happiness, security, and a healthy and safe environment. I have openings for 2 preschool age children before...
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EduCare Learning Center

3171 T Hickey Ave Joliet, IL

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Preschool
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EduCare focuses on developing meaningful experiences, and creating a nurturing environment for your child to learn, grow and achieve. We provide pre-school, private kindergarten, and before and after school for children from 2-12.
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Cadence Academy Preschool

30 N OLD BUDLER RD ROMEOVILLE, IL

State license verified

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.
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Kyrstin's In Home Child Care

1709 Cascade Ridge Dr Plainfield, IL

My name is Kyrstin and I currently hold a bachelor's degree in Physical Education for grades k-12. I just moved to Plainfield with my husband and my two boys, who are 4 and 2. I am certified in first aid and CPR for infants and adults and I also hold an in-home child care license through DCFS. I offer an educational and loving...
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Mi Sol Academy

14249 S Wolf Rd. Orland Park, IL

State license verified

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Mi Sol Montessori Academy is raising the bar and we are starting early! We are a Montessori early childhood, kindergarten and early elementary learning center. Since 2006, we have been offering our students a superior educational experience. Our Montessori school features a true immersion language program in Spanish. The program...
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School House Daycare

1 West Theodore Street Joliet, IL

State license verified

Get $20 off your weekly tuition when you enroll full-time in the month of January 2020. We're a year-round, Eco-Friendly Family Childcare and Early Learning Program licensed for up to 16 children, ages 3 months to 12 years old. Our toys are Green Toys made from recycled milk cartons without the harsh chemical lead paints which...
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Primrose School of Plainfield

23755 W 135th Street Plainfield, IL

State license verified

Child care
Preschool
Primrose School of Plainfield is a private preschool serving Plainfield and surrounding communities. We partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts. We are part of...
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Grow Where You're Planted In-home Daycare

15002 S. Des Plaines Plainfield, IL

My name is Jill Johnson and I'm extremely excited and grateful to hopefully work with you and your loved ones this year. My goal is to provide childcare for families of teachers or those with a schedule compatible with the school year. My passion for early childhood education began as a love for Social Work. I graduated from...
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Wholesome Horizons Learning Center

1512 Trails End Lane Bolingbrook, IL

State license verified

Wholesome Horizons Learning Center is a licensed home daycare and preschool located in Bolingbrook, IL, convenient to the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Wholesome Horizons provides a structured, nurturing environment at an affordable cost. Infants and toddlers are provided an environment where they can explore through play and...
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Kids Station Inc

9453 Enterprise Dr Mokena, IL

5.0(2)
Child care
Kids Station Inc located in 9453 Enterprise Drive Mokena Illinois is a daycare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens and school age children. The center has a capacity of 81 children at the maximum.

Kristina B says "These people are the best! I would recommend them to ANYONE! I know everything about my daughters day everytime I pick her up. They are loving and...

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Mary Sears Childrens Academy

300 Caterpillar Dr Joliet, IL

5.0(9)
Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Mary Sears Childrens Academy provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, Illinois, for kids from Infant, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Care Member says "This is an amazing place for our children to grow. The staff here are great and very patient with the children as well as the parents. Our children have...

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Cornerstone Early Learning Center

26359 W 135th St Plainfield, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Cornerstone Early Learning Center in Plainfield, Illinois, offers programs for preschool (part-time/full-time), pre-kindergarten, preschool enrichment, kindergarten enrichment, and a comprehensive Spanish language program. The center provides a secure and healthy learning environment that helps in the development of each child...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Lockport, IL

Pre-k programs in Lockport, 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 Lockport, 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 Lockport, 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 Lockport, 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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