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We have 14 pre-k schools in Waukegan, IL! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

2000 Western Ave Waukegan, IL

State license verified

Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Joy Daycare is a spacious, safe, and welcoming childcare facility ready to meet the needs of our community! Reach out to us today for more information on enrolling your children intro our top of the line program. We are now offering child care for children Kindergarten through third grade who are enrolled in remote learning! We...
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Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET Waukegan, IL

State license verified

Bundle of Joy is a safe, loving daycare home with CDA, Silver star rating with ExceleRate Illinois and accredited with NAFCC. Our all-inclusive program provides quality childcare to children ages 6 weeks through kindergarten. We provide breakfast, lunch, snacks, and extracurricular activities. We also provide before and after...
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Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

2420 9th Pkwy Waukegan, IL

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We are a licensed, Accredited, QRS Star level 3 home daycare. Certified in First Aid, CPR and CDA. We provide care for children ages 6wks-12yrs. We strive to provide the best care for children not only physically but educationally and developmentally. This is a daycare where your child will learn and grow. Above all else this is...
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Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Prime Time Children’s Services provides early education and childcare programs designed for both pre-kindergarten and school-age children. The facility serves the Waukegan, Illinois area and accepts children who are 12 weeks to 12 years of age. The company’s mission is to provide kids with an engaging learning experience in a...
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Jan's Daycare & Learning Center

38153 N. North Shore Avenue Beach Park, IL

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Child care
Kindergarten
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My daycare facility is located in Beach Park - serving Gurnee, Waukegan, and Zion as well as surrounding areas. My establishment has been operating since March of 1988. I have experience in a variety of health issues from allergies, ADHD, and dyslexia to asthma. Being loving and showing affection is necessary for a...
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Danashia Bevis, LLC - Azryh Doula Service

38569 N Sheridan Rd Zion, IL

Faith based
Doula business aimed to assist women with the correct, basic needs during pregnancy. The services include minor medical related assistance, meet-your-needs doula services which is included in the consultations to see if all of your birthing and doula plans can be met. We offer pre and postpartum services. Danashia Bevis, LLC...
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Poko Loko Early Learning Center

1601 Northwind Boulevard Libertyville, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Welcome to Poko Loko Early Learning Center, a child care facility located on 1601 Northwind Boulevard in Libertyville, IL. We specialize in infant and toddler daycare, preschool through kindergarten education, and have full day and half day programs available. Our certified staff is trained in quality, individualized child...

Heather H. says "My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at...

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Lil' Peanuts Play Place

38960 N. Chicago Avenue Wadsworth, IL

Hi! My name is Beth and I have been a licensed Special Education Teacher Pre-K-21 with Early Education Endorsements. I have over 12 years of experience and have raised three beautiful and polite school-aged children of my own. I am CPR certified for infants- adults, and am also endorsed in crisis management and conflict...
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Patti-Cake Child Care Center & Preschool

1298 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville, IL

Child care
Preschool
Patti-Cake Child Care Center & Preschool takes pride in an environment that provides a positive experience for children both academically and socially. Their philosophy in child care is child-centered and oriented toward future educational, social and academic success. They make learning fun while teaching the fundamentals...
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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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Celebration Child Care Center

29700 N Saint Marys Rd Libertyville, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Celebration Child Care Center located in Libertyville, IL is dedicated to providing the highest-quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways. The center has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a...
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Children's House of Libertyville

223 W Golf Rd Libertyville, IL

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
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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Patti Cake Child Care

5631 Manchester Dr Gurnee, IL

Child care
Preschool
Why Choose Patti Cake Parents choose Patti-Cake because we offer no compromises when it comes to a child's well being. We take pride in a child care environment that provides a positive experience for children both academically and socially. Our environment is secure, our staff is trained well and our programs promote...
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Lighthouse Discovery School

3405 Meadow Crest Cir Gurnee, IL

Child care
Preschool
Established in 2011, Lighthouse Discovery School provides early childhood education to the community in Gurnee, Illinois. Their goal is to build a strong foundation for the child and enhance a successful and confident transition into grade school. Programs offered are childcare, preschool, and kindergarten.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Waukegan, IL

Pre-k programs in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, 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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