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Recent preschool reviews in Crystal Lake, IL
Christine Snow/ Star Scholars Preschool & Child Care
5.0
Both my children have been a part of Star scholars for years. There is not enough kind words to describe Mrs. Christine and the loving environment she creates. She is now an extension of our family. Educational based play and learning is what you can expect. Too bad my kiddos can't stay @ Star...
- Nicole
Dogwood Lane Children's Academy
5.0
We have had our son at Dogwood Lane for about a year. We absolutely love the staff and the environment. They send us regular updates, and strive to implement interesting curriculum for every age level.
- Sidney
Formative Years Growing & Learning Center
5.0
Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!
- Megan P
LePort School
5.0
LePort has been an amazing experience for our children and family. What attracted us to Montessori was an individualized approach, multi-age classrooms (18 mo -3 yrs) (3-6 yrs), etc , ability to learn at their own pace and the use of hands on materials. Children are responsible to make their own...
- Gregory G
Christian Montessori School of Ann Arbor
5.0
We have had a wonderful experience at CMSAA! Both of our children have learned so much there, and the teachers and staff have been consistently excellent over the six years since our kids started.. They treat the kids with love, respect, and kindness.
- Michael B
Preschools in Crystal Lake, IL
The Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County, Inc. is an organization that provides services to children who are victims of physical violence and sexual abuse. The center serves children and youth below 18 years old, providing them with support needed to lessen or eliminate the effects of trauma...
Little Tikes Home Daycare located in 3612 Garfield Rd Johnsburg Illinois is a home-based childcare center that offers a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten and school age children. The center has a capacity of 8 children at the maximum.
Established in 1959, Cooper Kiddie College Inc. provides a warm and loving home for the children to play and learn at their own pace. The nurturing environment is rich with music, games, toys, and outdoor play.
Christine Snow/ Star Scholars Preschool & Child Care
379 N. Procyon Place, Star, ID
Costimate: $156/wk
5.0
(6)
Star Scholars Preschool & Child Care is an inclusive Preschool that also offers all-day child care for children, ages 1-8, and before/after school care for children Kindergarten-3rd Grade. Our hours are 7 am- 6 pm, Monday-Friday. We also provide Breakfast, Lunch, and Snacks and a wonderful,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Both my children have been a part of Star scholars for years. There is not enough kind words to describe Mrs. Christine and the loving environment she creates. She is now an extension of our family. Educational based play and learning is what you can expect....
Nicole
3.4
(5)
Programs
Childcare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age, as well as an after school program for school aged students. Half-day programs are also available.
Feels Like Home
Our facility is designed to be a home away from home, where a child can feel safe and loved,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We have had our oldest son at Dogwood since 2018. We now have both children attending.
The ownership, director, teachers and staff have always gone above and beyond to ensure our children have the best experience.
We appreciate the constant communication when...
Matt N
5.0
(1)
Primrose Schools is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. Our Franchise Owners, Leadership Teams and School Staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and...
5.0
(1)
Providing quality Preschool and Childcare since 1986 in Ames, IA. Creative Curriculum based classrooms starting at age 6 weeks through 12 years. We also offer an Ames School District 4 year old Preschool program through the SWVPP and provide all day care.
Recent review:
5.0
Great care, my youngest learned to spell and write his name within one year at the center!
Megan P
5.0
(2)
LePort Montessori Preschool and Private School in Huntington Beach offers more than daycare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. We are an authentic Montessori school that will equip your child with Knowledge for Life - the essential skills and knowledge he needs to thrive as a joyous child today...
Recent reviews:
5.0
After an extensive search for a daycare solution for my 1 year old and preschool for my 3 year old, we came across this LePort School. We looked all kinds of childcare/daycare centers and I never quite understood the benefits of a Montessori approach until I...
Natalie M
5.0
(7)
We serve infants, toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and first through third grade students. We offer before and after-school care, as well as a dynamic theme-based Summer Camp! Contact us for a tour at office@cmsaa.org or call (734)332-9600. Come in and feel the Christian Montessori School...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We have had a wonderful experience at CMSAA! Both of our children have learned so much there, and the teachers and staff have been consistently excellent over the six years since our kids started.. They treat the kids with love, respect, and kindness.
Michael B
5.0
(3)
Childcare for infant - school age. Pre-k curriculum, before and after school care, school closings. Family daycare licensing in process however I also work as a preschool teacher and can provide federal background check and fingerprint clearance.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Appletree is a vibrant, clean, fun space for your child. Dorene provides excellent early care and education support. Dorene also goes above and beyond to ensure children's safety.
Marissa
5.0
(2)
Welcome to Tender Years Preschool, a quality learning center located in Darby PA - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education.
Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our Pre-K program...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I toured Tender Years Preschool and enrolled on the spot. I'm a new mom and I wasn't looking forward to putting my daughter in daycare. The center is always clean and I liked that the teachers introduced themselves and answered all of my questions. No complaints
Tasha M
4.7
(12)
Cordelia Before N After School Childcare Features:
Home Based Large Childcare Facility Located In Cordelia / Green Valley Fairfield
Drop off to and from school! School age Children
core state standard books and materials
reading, spelling, sentence building, and vocabulary and writing skills...
Recent reviews:
4.0
Cordelia Before And After School Child Care is absolutely a great place for your child to be.
Ms.Sandra serves healthy nutritious meals,she has a very neat and clean enviroment and she offers from ages 14 months to 11 years old reading and writing programs.I am...
Delores M
5.0
(5)
Wonder Minds Montessori School is a Licensed Child Care Home though the state of Texas. We are in Cypress on Hwy 290 and Cypress Rosehill Road.
- Affordable Prices & Discounts
- Warm, Caring Atmosphere
- Clean,Safe Environment
- Fun Learning Experience
- Summer Programs.
- Preschool - 3 to 6...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Wonder Minds Montessori is a great place for your kid,truly a home away from home. My daughter has been going here for a year now and loves to go there. As the student to teacher ratio is less as compared to other places individual attention is given to every kid....
Pooja G
5.0
(1)
Services offered include the following:
Before/After Care
Preschool
After School Tutorial
Summer Camp
Visit our website to learn more!
Recent review:
5.0
Excellent school with a great program and staff. Conveniently located for easy pick up/drop off for parents and public school buses!
Devon
5.0
(1)
An Accredited Montessori School: We are a private secular Montessori school which is accredited by both regional and national level accreditation groups including the American Montessori Society (AMS), Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) and National Council for Private School...
Recent review:
5.0
The management of this school is truly stellar. Always making improvements and having the students' best interest at heart. I highly recommend MSFM to any parent in the area looking for a peaceful and wholesome place for their children to grow and learn.
Gilcelia D
4.5
(2)
The Learning Junction Early Education Center opened its doors in August 2016. Our Education Center is a privately funded and veteran owned company that exceeds state licensing requirements for preschools and daycare facilities. The owner and Supervisors have extensive background in parenting, child...
Recent reviews:
4.0
The learning junction early education center is a great place. We places Layla in daycare about 3 months ago and she learns great. They are very creative. Great kids she loves them and they like her, also great staff. Ms.Erica and all the staff are amazing. Thank...
Josefina
3.0
(2)
Teremok Preschool is an early learning facility that offers educational day care programs for preschool and school-age children. Located in Chatsworth, California, the company admits kids between the ages of twelve months old to twelve years old. The company also provides summer camp and various...
Recent review:
5.0
Our daughter when to preschool at Teremok. She's in 3rd grade now and still has friends she made there. It was a great experience and the teachers really care about the kids.
Jon
5.0
(8)
As the former Social Worker/Social Service Coordinator of a three-branch preschool in the Lehigh Valley and a summer camp coordinator, I offer a loving nurturing montessori style program. My home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School neighborhood of the...
Recent reviews:
5.0
As a parent, one can understand it is very difficult to place their first child in the hands of another person. Ideally my husband would have loved for me to stay at home with our child, but it was unfortunate I had a job that I loved and didn't want to give up....
Melissa S
4.6
(5)
Full day childcare and preschool.
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years and school aged to siblings.
Numerous rooms for your child to explore.
Due to such high success, a second location is now open in Selden.
Staff highly trained in ECD and CPR/First Aid.
Very clean, safe, nurturing environment for your...
Recent reviews:
5.0
This is by far the best childcare facility.The staff are warm and loving toward every child. My son has been going there since he was 2 and they have taught him and worked with him with all his reading and letters to get him prepared for kindergarten. My son is now...
Jennifer P
5.0
(1)
Childcare Center and Private School - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After School Transportation to and from Local Area Schools and Summer Camp serving the West Houston and Spring Branch Communities.
*Texas School Ready Certified.
*Texas Rising Star Certified.
*Experienced...
Recent review:
5.0
My kids attended the Alphabet Club from ages 5/7 months until they started Kinder. My daughter attended their schooler program and summer programs until she was in 3rd grade. The director, Chetna, and all of the teachers are extremely wonderful. I can't say enough...
Tami Y
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Crystal Lake, IL
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Crystal Lake, IL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Crystal Lake, IL. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Crystal Lake, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Crystal Lake, IL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Crystal Lake, IL, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Crystal Lake, IL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Crystal Lake, IL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Crystal Lake, IL on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Crystal Lake, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
Ratings for Crystal Lake, IL preschools listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Preschools in Crystal Lake, IL are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed preschools.