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Recent preschool reviews in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

5.0

I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday evening, he's walking around the house...

- Tracie P

Little Bear Child Development Center

5.0

My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard time transitioning into new...

- Mary D

Jan's Daycare & Learning Center

5.0

We haven't started services yet but the initial encounter was very good :) I know my son will be in good hands

- Lauren L

Kidz Day Care

5.0

My little Adi loves to see Miss Susan every morning. I know she's in the best hands.

- Melinda

Champions Early Learning Center

5.0

Our daughter started in the infant room and is now in the "twos" room, while our son is now in the infant room. The staff is fantastic (great communication and genuinely caring), clean and bright learning environment, with plenty of toys and a playset for them to get outside. We highly recommend...

- Jack

Preschools in Waukegan, IL

Donna D

Donna D

2021 Kingston Rd., Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

5.0

(1)

I am a licensed home daycare provider in the North Waukegan area. I have been doing daycare since 2002. I am CPR/first aid certified and have had my background checked through the state of Illinois. I belong to a food program which means that I have to provide well balanced meals to all children....

Recent review:

5.0
I have never felt bad for leaving my son with her since day one! My son and I love her like she were part of our family. I highly recommend Donna. I'm thankful everyday for the love and care she continues to provide. My son loves Donna so much that by Saturday...

Tracie P


Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

3.0

(2)

Little Bear Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids from two to nine years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Recent review:

5.0
My daughter attended Little Bear during the 2014-2015 school year, which included during the Waukegan Teacher Strike. My daughter was bussed to Little Bear after her morning kinder class and stayed until late afternoon. The staff was amazing. My daughter has a hard...

Mary D


Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

Medeea Mayo Home Daycare

2420 9th Pkwy, Waukegan, IL

Starting at $200/wk

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...

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

Bundle Of Joy Childcare

1529 13TH STREET, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

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...

Alice's Discovery Academy

Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Alice's Discovery Academy is the only ECC facility in Lake County that provides extended hours, including before and after school care and overnight care. More than 1400 children have attended the Academy since 1995. We provide a nurturing childcare environment for preschool, daycare, music...

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

Joy Daycare & Child Learning Center

2000 Western Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $218/wk

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...

Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter Street, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Bear is dedicated to quality care for our students. We provide a safe environment for children that fosters healthy emotional development and a secure relationship with adults and other children. We prepare children socially, academically, physically, and spiritually with positive experiences...

PRIME TIME CHILDREN'S SERVICES INC

500 N Green Bay Rd, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

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...

Kids R US Academy

2800 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Kids R US Academy is an early childhood education and child care provider located at 2800 Washington Street, Waukegan, Illinois. The company offers care and education for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Kids R US Academy operates from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

A A U W Nursery School

2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $214/wk

AAUW Nursery School in Waukegan, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 40 children from three years to six years of age. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and...

Jodi Rice

3152 W Newcastle Ct, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $208/wk

Jodi Rice owns a childcare facility operating at 3152 W Newcastle Court, Waukegan, Illinois. The facility is licensed to handle a maximum of 8 children, providing them a safe, secure and educational environment. Jodi Rice serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school age children.

Martha's Day Care

1702 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Martha's Day Care, located at 1702 Washington St., Waukegan, Illinois, is a child care facility that gives a nurturing learning environment for children. It promotes every child's individuality and reinforces the children's strengths through group activities. It fosters the students' developmentally...

Little Chickadees's

511 N Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $200/wk

Little Chickadee's Daycare has serviced the Lake County, IL community for 17 years. We have extensive experience with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. We are currently changing our new program to cater to school-age children. We specialize in Before and After School Care with...

Children's Garden Day Care

18 Philippa Ave., Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Children's Garden Day Care is a safe and nurturing place in Waukegan, Illinois that offers educational child care services. The company serves children from infants through school-age children in a comfortable environment that supports growth and development. The staff at Children's Garden Day Care...

Patti Cake of Chicago

2410 Washington St, Waukegan, IL

Costimate: $207/wk

Patti Cake of Chicago provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible.

Jan's Daycare & Learning Center

Jan's Daycare & Learning Center

38153 N. North Shore Avenue, Beach Park, IL

Starting at $230/day

5.0

(39)

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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We haven't started services yet but the initial encounter was very good :) I know my son will be in good hands

Lauren L


Kidz Day Care

Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr, North Chicago, IL

Starting at $135/wk

5.0

(5)

Kidz Day Care is located in North Chicago, IL and is within 10 minutes of most major businesses in the city (Great Lakes Naval Base, Abbott (Abbvie), Emco, Lovell VA, and Uline. My business has been established in the community for 26+ years. We provide PEACE OF MIND for working parents. The...

Recent reviews:

5.0
My little Adi loves to see Miss Susan every morning. I know she's in the best hands.

Melinda


Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

Starting at $490/mo

Children five months or five years of age have already embarked on a journey from which they are learning great lessons, those that are traditionally academic and those that will shape their character. At Alta Vista We help our students to learn and understand the world, so that one day...

Montessori School of Lake Forest

Montessori School of Lake Forest

13700 W Laurel Dr, Lake Forest, IL

Costimate: $260/wk


Champions Early Learning Center

Champions Early Learning Center

1441 Lake Street, Libertyville, IL

Costimate: $290/wk

5.0

(8)

We are conveniently located at Butterfield School. Our early foundations preschool and prekindergarten program enhances children's confidence by providing activities to help children become problem solvers and lifelong learners. Through small group instruction and independent play in an organized...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our daughter started in the infant room and is now in the "twos" room, while our son is now in the infant room. The staff is fantastic (great communication and genuinely caring), clean and bright learning environment, with plenty of toys and a playset for them to...

Jack


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