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

We have 52 pre-k schools in Riverdale, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Busy Bee Daycare

9500 S Western Evergreen Park, IL

7 mi

*Monday-Friday 6 a.m.?6 p.m. *Preschool curriculum taught daily to ages 24 mos.+ to promote school readiness for Kindergarten *Parents must provide meals & snacks *CPR/First Aid certified *Play time out/indoor *Weekly organized curriculum themes & arts with your child *Excellent parent references *Full-time and part-time enrollment ages 0-4 years old
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Happy Holiday Nursery & Kindergarten

401 E 111th St Chicago, IL

3 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Happy Holiday Nursery & Kindergarten provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids from fifteen months 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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The Baby sitters Club

4451 Proviencetown Drive Country Club Hills, IL

8 mi

In a safe, loving, respectful environment, children have the greatest opportunity to grow and develop. Such an environment should be the foundation of all childcare programs, however, I believe it is an educator's duty to go above and beyond safety, love and respect. We, as educators, should strive to create an environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible learning and growing opportunities. The first step of development for an infant is trust. With comfortable and predictable care, infants feel at ease with the opportunities to explore themselves and the world around them. Toddlers are more mobile and have a need to explore to a greater extent. They also have a great need to gain independence. Caregivers should support these needs by providing lots of opportunities for exploration and self-sufficiency including a safe environment, which allows plenty of independent and explorative opportunities, and toys and materials that support his or her new abilities and encourage those that are yet to come. At preschool age, children are learning many cognitive skills to prepare them for kindergarten. For some educators, it is natural to dismiss the importance of play at this age and spend more time on structured, teacher directed lessons. There are other educators who feel that preschoolers are too young and immature to handle such rigorous work as reading, writing and arithmetic, so they provided an environment that is all play with very little cognitive learning. I believe that the best environment for preschoolers is one that consists of some cognitive lessons and much developmentally appropriate play. At this age, I believe that play should be the majority of a child's day because the right kind of play can be very enriching. One of the most important things for a school-age child to learn is to socialize effectively. At this age, children have a need for acceptance and self-identity. Children should be given opportunities to socialize as young as infancy. At preschool age, they can begin to learn how to share, be kind, handle conflict, etc. If an older child has been taught to socialize, he or she will have a greater opportunity to develop good self-esteem. Quality Caregivers Never Stop Learning I believe that a quality childcare provider never sits back with ease and accepts that there is no more room for improvement. No matter how wonderful the program is, or how well trained the provider, there is always more that can be done.
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Wee Care Nursery School and Kindergarten, Inc.

1845 E 79th St Chicago, IL

9 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Wee Care Nursery School and Kindergarten, Inc. is a private early childhood program provider and day care center located at 1845 E 79th Street, Chicago, Illinois. The center offers child care, preschool and kindergarten programs in a nurturing environment. Wee Care Nursery School can accommodate a maximum of 35 children in its safe and secure facility.
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Nehemiah Place

9339 S Cregier Chicago, IL

6 mi

Nehemiah Place provides what you would give your child if you were home! I provide the excellence of a professional educator and the warmth of a grandmother in a setting that blends home and classroom. I provide On line individualized resources for math and reading as well as individual tutoring. Our study room has the resources to help get those projects done. Extended hours may be scheduled on needs based demand to cover emergencies. Saturday drop off allows the opportunity for parents to run errands or just have some 'me' time while the children are cared for in a safe, fun environment. I am certified by the Illinois State Board of Education and have 22 years of teaching experience with children kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Bright Start Child Care & Preschool

1800 Ridge Rd Homewood, IL

6 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool located in Homewood, IL is a center that provide a safe, clean, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age, and Kindergarten.
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Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kin

6725 S Jeffery Blvd Chicago, IL

9 mi

Stair Step Villa Nursery & Kindergarten provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Chicago, Illinois, for kids of all ages. 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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Lots of Luv Home Day Care

10428 S. Indiana Ave Chicago, IL

3 mi

In-Home daycare
Hi My Name is Lillian Dixon, I am a licensed group home provider for 15 years. Children's hearts are my business. My home is Accredited through NAFCC and I have received a 3 star Quality rating for my program. My staff and myself is CPR/First Aid certified. My program accepts state subsidies. All payments are welcome... Your child will receive love and affection at my home away from home. My curriculum will prepare your child for kindergarten. My hours of operation are from 7:30a.m.- 6p.m. Evenings are now available. 6p.m.- 10pm
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Zion Buds of Promise Christian Academy

14875 Wallace St South Holland, IL

3 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Zion Buds of Promise Christian Academy in South Holland, Illinois provides a Christian education in a safe and loving atmosphere. The school provides child care, preschool, kindergarten and summer camp programs, serving children ages six weeks to twelve years old. Zion Buds of Promise Christian Academy operates from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Almost Home Learning Center

14721 Kilbourne Ave Midlothian, IL

5 mi

Child care
Preschool
Almost Home Learning Center in Midlothian, IL is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Preschool to kindergarten by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of age appropriate activities such as Before and After School.
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First Step Preschool & Daycare

19510 N Creek Dr Lynwood, IL

10 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
First Step Preschool & Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lynwood, Illinois, for kids from preschool, and kindergarten. 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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Total Child Development Home Care Center

9219 S. Lasalle St Chicago, IL

7 mi

At the Total Childcare Development Home Care Center, children learn and make sense of their world around them. Our day care offers activities and learning plan that enriches the children's early experience. We view our center as a therapeutic experience providing a safe and consistent base for a daily positive experience in socialization, daily life skills and education. Here at TCD we embrace cultural diversity and consider our selves a family-friendly center meeting the needs of the child as well as the family We provide a clean, safe and stimulating child friendly environment for exploration of their surroundings which is filled with interesting activity areas and learning tools. Our primary concern is the total development and the well-being of your child' physical, intellectual social and emotional growth As professionals, we look to cultivate trust, autonomy, initiative and responsibility. At TCD we respect the child's individuality, and are "in-tuned" to recognizing the child's personal style, strengths and limitations. This is reflected through the daily lesson plans and planned activities. We believe part of the total development of the child is addressing the needs of the family. Being a "Family-First" friendly center. We have monthly family activities, programs, workshops and events. Our family motto is: "Healthy Families produce Healthy Communities." Activities Your child will be involved in developmentally-appropriate activities throughout the day, Children will enjoy the playground-like atmosphere. Weekly activities include: field trips story time/language arts fine/gross motor development activities puzzles, games and other manipulates arts and crafts Music Natural Science/TCD Children's Community Garden Pre-reading activities and much more TCD is recognized by: IL. Action for Children INCCRA Gateways of Opportunity All staff has current back ground and fingerprints on file with the Dept. Of Children and Family Services You can rest assure that your child will be cared for with the utmost kindness, love and respect. We believe each child is a precious gift and we treat them as such. Total Child Development Home Center....Where you family deserves "Personal and Professional care."
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Riverdale, IL

Pre-k programs in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, 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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