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We have 28 pre-k schools in Vernon Hills, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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The Goddard School

461 W Townline Rd Vernon Hills, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
The Goddard School provides accredited child care services and learning programs designed to fulfill each child’s individual and age-appropriate needs. The company, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, accepts infants to kindergarten children. They also offer after-school and enrichment programs for school-age kids.
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YOUNG AT HEART CENTER INC.

610 PETERSON RD LIBERTYVILLE, IL

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State license verified

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$1200/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Preschool
Family owned since 1989 At Young at Heart Center, we are singularly devoted to giving your child the best possible environment to develop basic socialization skills. Your child can enjoy exciting recreational activities and acquire learning skills that prepare them for kindergarten and elementary school. Our 40-acre private...

Jane .. says "There staff is very thoughtful and considerate. Very nurturing g environment and give lots of one on one time. Large rooms and lots of activities and well...

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Amazing Kids Daycare

1985 Cloverdale Ave Highland Park, IL

Amazing Kids Daycare is a high-quality home based DCFS licensed daycare since 1999. We are a small program with individualized care for kids 3 months - 3 years old. We offer a safe, loving environment where your child will be accepted, loved, nurtured, and stimulated. We specialize in infant/toddler development. Children...
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Home Sweet Home Childcare

1384 Windsor Lane Grayslake, IL

State license verified

Home Sweet Home Child Care is a Licensed Day Care Home that takes pride in providing a home away from home for your child while you're away. We promote a happy, healthy, and loving environment filled with manners and respect so the children can thrive, grow, and learn. My goal is to prepare the kids for Kindergarten which is...
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The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd Lake Zurich, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Nationally accredited childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and before and after school care with an all day summer camp program for ages 2 and older.
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Lisa H

1276 Chesterfield Ln. Grayslake, IL

I have been a child care provider for 20 years and love what I do. I have two children of my own, ages 23 years old and 20 years old. I offer a preschool program for all kids.I am using the High Reach Learning system and am very happy with what my kids are learning. I have had kids go to kindergarten all ready reading. I offer...
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Matigian PreSchool

103 Center St Libertyville, IL

Child care
Preschool
Matigian Pre School in Libertyville, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children of all ages and provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the whole child and his/her...
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Prospect Heights Park District

110 W Camp McDonald Rd Prospect Heights, IL

The Prospect Heights Park District in Illinois offers several age-appropriate programs in their summer camp for children from pre-school to the twelfth grade. They encourage healthy and active lifestyles in a fun and safe environment among the children. They offer swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and other traditional, yet...
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Ravinia Nursery School

686 Red Oak Ln Highland Park, IL

Child care
Preschool
Ravinia Nursery School located in Highland Park Illinois is a licensed childcare and education provider that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to toddlers and pre-kindergarten kids, offering a home-away-from-home ambiance. In 88 years it has been an important part of many families in the...
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Dayspring Montessori School

950 Northbrook Ave Northbrook, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Dayspring Montessori School in Northbrook, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 35 children from fifteen months to kindergarten. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development.
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Children's House of Libertyville

223 W Golf Rd Libertyville, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Children's House of Libertyville is an educational childcare program provider that serves infants through kindergarten children. It offers a Montessori education that gives the children freedom to work at their own pace, working alone or with others while developing their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual skills....
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Lana's In-home Daycare

33517 N. Greentree Grayslake, IL

Hi! I am a fun, loving, hands-on, stay at home mom to an 8 month old baby girl, and am seeking an additional child to watch in my home M-F 7:30-4:30 staring in August. I prefer a teacher's schedule, and will not be open for winter and spring break, as well as summer break. We do tons of playing in my home, fun kid friendly...
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Moriah Early Childhood Center

200 Hyacinth Ln Deerfield, IL

Child care
Moriah Early Childhood Center is an early childhood education provider located in Deerfield, Illinois. The center serves children ages six weeks through pre-kindergarten, providing them an educational program based on Reggio Emilia curriculum, seamed with Jewish values and traditions. The unique program coupled with the center's...
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Magic Island

1141 N Arlington Heights Rd Buffalo Grove, IL

Child care
Magic Island is a child care facility that provides daycare and educational programs for toddlers to kindergarten children who are 15 months old to six years old. Located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the company’s mission is to encourage children’s natural curiosity and address their age-specific developmental needs.
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Skylar's Spectacular Summer

4126 Three Lakes Dr. Long Grove, IL

I'm offering summer daycare at my home in Long Grove, IL. I am a sophomore pre-med student at Northwestern University majoring in Neuroscience. I have decided to spend this summer hosting a children's day camp. I am certified in basic life support (BLS), first aid, asthma and inhaler protocol, as well as Epi-Pen protocol. I am...
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Language Stars

111A N Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL

Preschool
Language Stars in Arlington Heights, IL is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center provide care for kids from Toddlers, Preschool, and K-5th Graders.
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Anshe Tikvah

200 Glendale Northbrook, IL

Child care
Anshe Tikvah is a child learning center that offers educational programs geared for school-age children. Located in Northbrook, Illinois, the company’s services are open to kindergarten up to eighth-grade elementary students. The company’s programs follow a Jewish-based curriculum that focuses on both classroom and hands-on...
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Long Grove Country School

20400 N Old Hicks Rd Long Grove, IL

Child care
Preschool
Long Grove Country School offers programs for preschool, junior kindergarten, and kindergarten. The school provides children with a safe and nurturing environment that supports their complete development. Long Grove Country School also offers enrichment classes and summer camp program that enhance the children's early...
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thrown elements pottery

260 N. Evergreen Ave. Arlington Heights, IL

Do something radical this summer Clay camps at Thrown Elements Pottery are fun, energetic, artistic and experiential outlets for children ages 5-17. Each session focuses on different age-appropriate projects and teaches new skills based on the theme. Sign up for as many sessions as you'd like--there's always something new and...
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Care for Kids Learning Center

670 N Milwaukee Ave Prospect Heights, IL

Child care
Preschool
Care for Kids Learning Center located at 670 North Milwaukee Avenue, Prospect Heights, Illinois, offers childcare and learning services. It provides programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter breaks. The school is open...
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Pre-k programs in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills, 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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