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Recent preschool reviews in Riverdale, IL
Word of Life Academy
5.0
Our family love this daycare and the staff is amazing. Such good people.
- James J
Penny Lane Schools
5.0
My daughter will be 3 this June and I feel she will benefit from daycare. I feel she is a little behind in some areas and should be around kids her age. I'm only looking for a couple days a week to get her started. Thank you in advance!
- ASHLEY M
My Children Too!
5.0
I just want to start by saying this has been the best decision i have ever made for my two children ages 2, and 7. My son has developed an amazing bond with Mrs.T as well as her assistant Ms. Alice. I was just like every other parent, scared to put my children in daycare because of the stories you...
- Gina C
Plum Tree Academy
5.0
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 independent & just overall loves the environment with the other children. Story time is her favorite. Ms. Lewis is a great teacher. She works with the...
- Alesha E
Abundantly Blessed Home Child Care
5.0
HAY MY NAME MONEQUER I LOVE KIDS U LIVE TO DO FUN THING WIT KIDS I LOVE TO TAKE KIDS EVER WHERE THAT'S FUN
Kids Tech Discovery Center provides a nurturing, relaxed environment through the guidance of our qualified and caring staff where self-concepts are enhanced, independence is encouraged, free choice decisions are offered, social skills acquired and individuality is respected.
We acknowledge all...
Successful Beginnings Learning Center offers a Christian nurturing environment for all children. Each classroom, from toddlers to school-age children, has age-appropriate environments to encourage children to learn, play, and explore. Each classroom has highly-trained teachers that are full of...
Safe Haven Child Care Inc in Riverdale, 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...
Under Carrey's Care Childcare Center is an NAEYC-accredited school located in Riverdale, Illinois. It strives to create a well-balanced and loving environment that prepares children for future academic success. It promotes love and warmth among its students. It accommodates a large capacity of one...
Word of Life Academy provides care for all children. We specialize in children with special needs. Charity provides care for children, ages 8 weeks to 10 years of age. We offer a preschool enrichment program as well as before and after school care.
We are fully licensed and certified to care for...
5.0
"My children have learned some many great things here... A very safe and comfortable place to be."
Penny Lane School started at 8901 s. 52nd Avenue in the fall of 1988 with an enrollment of 25 students and three staff members. We have expanded, moved and grown to serve more than 300 students with 80 staff members. We now have two separate locations with various programs available to serve our...
5.0
"Love, love, love this place!! Both of my children attended here for 5 years!! I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to help tend to my little guys while I was working!! A great curriculum, a cute little place, awesome teachers, and fabulous staff...
I own and operate a licensed, loving and caring home daycare for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years old. I love to teach children and watch them grow and excel academically. I was a teacher assistant at a daycare, I taught children's Sunday school and now own a home daycare. I have 4...
5.0
"I just want to start by saying this has been the best decision i have ever made for my two children ages 2, and 7. My son has developed an amazing bond with Mrs.T as well as her assistant Ms. Alice. I was just like every other parent, scared to put my children in...
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.
5.0
"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 independent & just overall loves the environment with the other children. Story time is her favorite. Ms. Lewis is a...
Abundantly Blessed Home Child-Care - IS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME! State Licensed in Illinois and CERTIFIED in Indian (excepting ALL vouchers for Indiana). We offer Free Transportation after school, w/full-time enrollment in the day-care. Caring and enriched environment. The atmosphere at Abundantly...
5.0
"Ms. Holliday is a wonderful provider. She has been providing care for my grandson for 5 years. Friendly and reliable. Wonderful atmosphere and environment. She cares for the children and their well-being. The day-care also schedule field trips. She also has a...
Bright Smiles Daycare offers infant, toddler, and preschool care. It is our goal to provide your child with a stimulating and safe atmosphere that you and your child will trust and love. Every day your child will be given numerous opportunities to explore and experiment with their environment,...
5.0
"My daughter began at Bright Smiles at just 6 months and remained there until she was 4! To say that Rami and her staff is excellent is an under statement! I have never felt more comfortable and satisfied with a service in my life. My daughter was fully toilet...
Noah's Ark Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for kids from two and a half to six years old. The curriculum promotes learning through academic readiness, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. To meet these goals, the children will have...
5.0
"This is a wonderful preschool with caring and experienced teachers!"
Purdue University Calumet Charlotte R. Riley Child Center is a campus child center and laboratory school. Enrollment is open to the public. Our child center provides preschool/prek and kindergarten programs to children of students, staff, faculty, and to the community. The Charlotte R. Riley Child...
5.0
"I am a Purdue University Alumni and a parent of two children. Both my children attended Charlotte R. Riley child center at Purdue University Calumet. I have nothing but great things to say about this center. The teachers are friendly, caring and there is always...
Gentle, Loving and experienced
First Aid/CPR Certified
Fingerprint Card
Early Learning Lessons
Nutritious Meals
Monday-Friday
5.0
"Sophia was great with my son, he absolutely loved her. She potty trained him, he learned basic prechool lesson. Sophia is very Hands one with the children she cares for. I have no complaints about her services, as a mom I highly recommend her daycare because she...
I am a mother of two school age boys. I have more than 15 years experience with children of all ages. I started caring for children in my home 7 years ago and absolutely love it! I love to get the children outside as much as possible. We have a nearby park and we have so many activities to do just...
5.0
"We have been with Sue since the fall of 2012 and have been very happy with her as a caregiver. She took care of our youngest full time and our oldest part time. Both my children were well taken care of and always enjoyed their time there. As a parent It's always...
We are a family owned daycare with little or no turnover. We have been operating since 1981. Currently over 34 years. We used to be private to St. Margaret Mercy employees, but we have currently opened up some spots to the public. We strive in your child's well-being and education. Let the fun begin...
5.0
"Been knowing them for about nine years. Great experience. My kids love there daycare."
We Are The Future Presidents childcare center is a new high quality program just 20 minutes from downtown and steps away from the CTA bus line. We offer extended hours and free field trips with no copayment for two months. The hours of operation are 6:00am-7:00pm and the age groups served are 6weeks...
5.0
"Omg! I couldn't be happier with this daycare center! My child is happy to go to day
care everyday and that's make work peacefully without worrying about my child. The staff is professional and the building is always clean and smell good."
Welcome to our school! We look forward to getting to know your child.
Our fully accredited program addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life.
Oaklawn Montessori School is dedicated...
Safe Haven Child Care Center established in 2019, is the second location out of Safe Haven DayCare Home. We are new to the Auburn-Gresham community where we provide Early Care and Education to families of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We offer before and after school care. The hours of...
Little Learners Academy, Inc. is a child care and early education provider located at 11111 S Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois. The company offers educational child care programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children. Little Learners Academy is open from Mondays through Fridays,...
Salem Lutheran ECC is a Christian early childhood center offering preschool educational programs. Class offerings are available up to five mornings a week, with optional extended care available before and after school. Each program gives children a chance to interact with others while learning...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Riverdale, IL
In 2024 what types of preschools can I find near me in Riverdale, IL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Riverdale, IL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Riverdale, IL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.