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Preschools in Wheeling, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Children's Land Learning Center at Wheeling

I absolutely love Children's Land Wheeling! I cannot say enough about it, I could go on and on and on as to why this is the best place for...

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Karyn's Daycare

Karyn is the most amazing person you will ever meet! She is not just your typical daycare provider. Karyn cares for these kids as her own...

- Stephanie S.

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Top Preschools Near Wheeling

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Jamie M's Home Day Care, Inc

1400 Marcy Lane Wheeling, IL

State license verified

Opening August 2025, 2 yrs old or older** My home daycare is licensed by DCFS and Village. I have been in business for 24 years. With the proper DCFS paperwork filled out, I am also available to do back up care. I am a member of the state food program so your child will get balanced meals. I am First Aid, CPR, Sids/SUIDS...
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The Learning Experience

343 W. Dundee Road Wheeling, IL

State license verified

Academic
Preschool
Child care
See what makes each TLE Center such a vibrant, happy place-and what sets us apart in the early childhood education industry. With attention to every detail, we design TLE Centers to foster an environment where early childhood education feels comfortable, safe and fun - and encourages a young child's natural curiosity and...
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Children's Land Learning Center at Wheeling

850 MCHENRY RD WHEELING, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Kindergarten
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Beginning with the opening of our first center in 2005, Children’s Land sprouted from our family’s desire to provide children an environment that primes them to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. This culture has grown throughout the years, as we have continued to build more centers and serve more communities...

Care Member says "I absolutely love Children's Land Wheeling! I cannot say enough about it, I could go on and on and on as to why this is the best place for childcare....

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Karyn's Daycare

713 Bayside Court Wheeling, IL

5.0(6)
I have been doing in-home day care for over 25 years with kids ranging from infant and up. I believe in a family friendly environment that nurtures the well being of the child. I teach them the basics of letters, numbers, colors and shapes, and other developmental practices that will help guide them . I do tons of...

Stephanie S. says "Karyn is the most amazing person you will ever meet! She is not just your typical daycare provider. Karyn cares for these kids as her own and loves...

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L & L Bright Beginnings Preschool

25 W Mayer Ave Wheeling, IL

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
L & L Bright Beginnings Preschool located in Wheeling, IL provides a warm, supportive, stimulating, and creative environment for children ages three and up. The school offers creative learning experiences consisting of arts & crafts, dramatic play, language arts, story time, outdoor play, music & rhythms, science, computers, and...
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Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School

9300 Capitol Dr Wheeling, IL

The Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School in Wheeling, Illinois provides AM and PM care for children from fifteen months to twelve years old. They also provide age-appropriate classes for infants up to school-age children. Morning sessions are from 8:45 AM to 12 noon while full day sessions last up to 3:15 PM. A summer...
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Corinne Home

391 East Jeffery Ave Wheeling, IL

Loving, caring, fun environment for your children. I do all day and after school care. I have been doing this over 20 years and continue to love caring for and teaching children.
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Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

880 W DUNDEE RD ARLINGTON HTS, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights, IL offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Schaumburg

1121 E HIGGINS RD SCHAUMBURG, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge

109 S WASHINGTON AVE PARK RIDGE, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods - DUP

105 ROMAN LN LAKE ZURICH, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Christian Beginnings

824 WAUKEGAN RD DEERFIELD, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Christian Beginnings has a 50 year history of teaching children in a nurturing environment. We focus on building relationships with children and families. The facility offers bright classrooms, and indoor gym and dedicated access to fenced Park District playground. Nearly half the staff are former parents whose children were...

Priya K. says "They are an amazing school with very responsible and dedicated staff and management. Very impressed with them. I have 2 kids that attend there for about...

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4813 - Everbrook Academy of Park Ridge

501 BUSSE HWY PARK RIDGE, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Welcome to a place filled with warmth and light, smiles and laughter, fun and fitness, love and learning. Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child, during the most critical early years, starting in infancy. By adhering to high standards, we help mold inquisitive, confident kids, who are socially,...

Kayla S. says "Our family has had a wonderful experience at Everbrook for the last three years! The staff go above and beyond to develop relationships with children and...

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Kiddie Academy of Glenview

662 WAUKEGAN RD GLENVIEW, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Wild Grace Nursery School

237 Everts Pl Highwood, IL

5.0(1)
Wild Grace provides a boutique home-based childcare setting where every child is treated with respect, compassion, empathy, inclusiveness, and patience. Our philosophy and curriculum are a combination of various child development approaches focused on the WHOLE child.The Wild Grace approach will meet children where they are....

Kelsey R. says "I cannot say enough good things about Wild Grace! Sending my child to daycare for the first time was nerve-wracking, but having the wonderful team at...

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Kiddie Academy of Mount Prospect

920 PERIMETER DR MT PROSPECT, IL

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
Kiddie Academy of Mount Prospect is an educational daycare offering age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard-based curriculum encourages children to progress in school and in life. We pride ourselves in providing a daycare that focuses on developing positive character traits for kids, while providing a nurturing...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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THE GODDARD SCHOOL BUFFALO GROVE

1050 BARCLAY BLVD BUFFALO GROVE, IL

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2034/mo
Day Care

Teresa S. says "A few months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we needed to find a new daycare center for our son, as our previous daycare permanently closed. We chose Goddard...

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CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

675 MILWAUKEE AVE LINCOLNSHIRE, IL

4.0(4)

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Day Care
+ 2 more
It’s been well said, “What greater gift can we offer society than to teach our children?” Child First Academy utilizes the most advanced research in neuroscience as a foundation for our advanced early learning pedagogy. We now know that 80% of brain development occurs between the ages of birth to 3 years. CFA uniquely provides a...

Care Member says "A second family! From the moment we took our little to CFA we felt like home. We are always greeted with a warm welcome and well wishes. All day we are...

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Montessori Academy of Illinois

7429 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL

5.0(1)
Montessori School for children ages 6 weeks though 6 years of age. Available hours are 6:45am through 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Located downtown Park Ridge, Illinois, across from the Pickwick Theatre.
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Bright Time Daycare

1757 Lee Street Des Plaines, IL

5.0(2)
Dear Parents, I have 10 years experience of working with kids, its really fun spending time with them. Come and visit me and my daycare. D.C.F.S Licensed Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age, Happy, Safe and loving in-homecare, First Aid / C.P.R Certified, Nutritious Meals, Age Appropriate Curriculum, Large...

Michelle K. says "When looking for a care provider for our infant son, we came across this ad for Miss Ghazala's home daycare. It can be hard leaving your child with...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Wheeling, IL

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL.
When looking for a preschool near you in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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