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

We have 20 pre-k schools in Steger, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Kate's Playdates

3637 Morgan St. Steger, IL

< 1 mi

I run a small child-care center in my home. I have worked in early childhood for 11 years. I was a pre-school teacher for 5 years. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Governors State University. I am open from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily and I have reliable transportation which allows me to pick children up from school.
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Plum Tree Academy

15036 Robey Ave. Harvey, IL

5.0(1)

10 mi

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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St. Paul Lutheran Preschool

6201 Vollmer Road Matteson, IL

6 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
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 actions towards others such as taking turns, listening, helping, waiting, caring, sharing, loving, and thanking others.
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First Step Preschool Inc

15045 State St South Holland, IL

9 mi

Child care
Preschool
First Step Preschool Inc located in South Holland Illinois is a licensed childcare and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergartens. The facility has a capacity of 49 children at the maximum.
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Prodigy Preparatory Incorporated

18601 Wentworth Ave Lansing, IL

8 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
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 opportunity to give their child the best start possible.
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Little Brothers & Sisters Home Daycare

5151 Thomas Drive Richton Park, IL

5 mi

At Little Brothers and Sisters Home Daycare we encourage child development by providing educational services such as curriculum activities that stimulate a child's growth. We also provide supervised outings and educational field trips to help our youth explore new things. LBS is an amazing experience like non-other. Our children receive three meals a day plus snacks and are potty trained and prep for their next level of learning (kindergarten). At LBS Home Daycare we take pride in the services we provide and our success level. At LBS we are the village helping to raise each child.
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The Alphabet Campus Inc

742 Ridge Rd Homewood, IL

6 mi

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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Zion Buds of Promise Christian Academy

14875 Wallace St South Holland, IL

9 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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M & M Childcare Center

1642 S Halsted St Chicago Heights, IL

3 mi

Child care
M & M Childcare Center located in Chicago Heights Illinois is a licensed childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens and school age children. The center has a capacity of 54 children at the maximum.
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Rachel B

7340 Vale Dr. Schererville, IN

9 mi

I am a licensed elementary teacher with 11 years in the classroom. I have been rated highly effective and am CPR certified. I taught 5th grade for 4 years and kindergarten for 7. I am the mother of 2 well behaved children. I am looking to watch a few children in my home. My children will make excellent playmates for your little one.
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University For Kids Learning Academy

2920 Cambridge Ln Olympia Fields, IL

4 mi

Child care
University For Kids Learning Academy located in 2920 Cambridge Ln Olympia Fields Illinois is a licensed childcare and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves pre-schoolers and has a capacity of 146 children at the maximum.
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Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare

5219 Sawgrass Ave Richton Park, IL

5 mi

Child care
Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare located in Richton Park, Illinois, offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten, as well as after-school enrichment. The company provides a step-by-step curriculum with age-appropriate activities that build a solid social and academic foundation. Rose Of Sharon Christian Daycare opens its doors from Mondays through Fridays with flexible hours for before and after-school programs.
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Thornridge Child Development Preschool

14864 W 101st Ave Dyer, IN

7 mi

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Thornridge Child Development Preschool provides a childcare program in Dyer, Indiana. 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. The Thornridge Child Development Preschool welcomes toddlers through pre-K children and is open Mondays to Fridays.
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Little People's Pre-School

1274 Main St Crete, IL

4 mi

Child care
Preschool
Little People's Pre-School located in 1274 Main St Crete Illinois is a licensed childcare and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. The center serves clients from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00am until 6:00pm.
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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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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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Intellectual Trainers & Developers Home Day Care, Inc

837 Braemar Road Flossmoor, IL

5 mi

We are licensed and certified to accept children from Illinois & Indiana. We are licensed in food safety, and offer a curriculum for children (kindergarten through 6 grade. We offer before & after school care, nutritious meals & snacks, and drop off & pick up service to and from school.We provide a superior child care service, while extending our family to you!
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First Step Preschool & Daycare

19510 N Creek Dr Lynwood, IL

3 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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Nazarene Nursery School

699 8th St. Chicago Heights, IL

3 mi

Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
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Chicago Heights Nazarene Nursery School and Kindergarten is a childcare program provider that serves children ages six weeks through twelve years old. The school offers experienced teachers, age-appropriate activities and the A-BEKA Christian curriculum which lays a strong foundation needed to succeed in higher academic levels. The school is open from Mondays through Fridays, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Wonder Years Learning Center

14795 West 101st Ave Dyer, IN

7 mi

At Wonder Years Learning Center in Munster and Dyer, children get to learn, create, and explore! We offer infant care, toddler childcare, preschool, kindergarten, evening care, and summer camp. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to foster every student's learning and development. We care for your children as if they were our own.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Steger, IL

Pre-k programs in Steger, 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 Steger, 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 Steger, 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 Steger, 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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