Local Guide to Preschool & Daycares
About the Guide
This guide is a listing of local preschool and daycares in the area.
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All Aboard... Learning Express
Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten
About
- Owner & Director: Candance Mayr
- Phone: (773) 202-0554
- Location: 4008 W. Rosemont, Chicago, 60646
- Website: allaboardlearningexpress.com
More Info
- Year-round programs
- Programs available for children ages 15 months -6 years old
- Open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
- NAEYC accredited
- DCFS Licensed
Brickton Montessori School
Infants, Toddlers, Children’s House (Preschool), Lower and Upper Elementary,
and Middle School
About
- Head of School: Erica Lane
- Phone: (773) 714-0646
- Location: 8622 W. Catalpa, Chicago, 60656
- Website: brickton.org
More Info
- Year-round programs
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Partial week available for 3 yrs. and younger (toilet training not required)
- Accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS), the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS), and is affiliated with the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS).
Bright Horizons
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Prep
About
- Director: Jill Infante
- Phone: (847) 624-4532
- Location: 9877 Woods Drive, Skokie, 60077
- Website: brighthorizons.com/skokie
More Info
- Year-round programs
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Open from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- NAEYC accredited
- Eco-Healthy Child Care Program (EHCC) approved
- Offering extracurricular activities: Dance, music, art, STEM, and much more!
Cara*lot Home Child Care
Daycare for Children, Infants & Up
About
- Director: Cara Dolick
- Phone: (847) 476-5583
- Location: Near Golf & Shermer Roads, Glenview, 60025
- Website: caralotchildcare.com
More Info
- Year-round care
- Care available for children ages 0-12 years
- Open from 7:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m., with flexibility
- Full-day and half-day options available
- DCFS Licensed
Children's Bright Beginnings
Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Patty Belmont
- Phone: (847) 965-1003
- Location: 8944 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove, 60053
- Website: childrensbright.com
More Info
- Year-round care
- Preschool program for ages 2—5
- Open M-F from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Full-day and half-day options available, flexible days
- Open/rolling enrollment
- DCFS Licensed
- Illinois Action for Children accepted
- Serving the community for 30 years!
Children’s Campus Center
Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-K
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (773) 631-3632
- Location: 7250 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, 60631
- Website: childrenscampuscenter.net
More Info
- Year-round care
- Care available for children ages 15 months—5 years
- Open from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Features: New security doors and fenced playground are built for your child's safety.
- Serving the community since 1956
Children’s Care & Development Center
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (847) 676-8388
- Location: 3925 Lunt Ave, Lincolnwood, 60712
- Website: www.ccdcpreschool.org
More Info
- Year-round care
- Care available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years
- Open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Full-time care only
- NAEYC accredited
- Awarded Gold Circle of Excellence by ExceleRate
Children’s Learning World Montessori School
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary grades 1-6
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (847) 470-0370
- Location: 8101 Golf Road, Niles, 60714
- Website: clw-montessori.com
More Info
- Year-round programs
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—12 years
- Open from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Features: Gym, swim, dance, and chess
- Serving the community since 1970!
Christie's Carousel of Learning
Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten Enrichment
About
- Director: Janice Pagone
- Phone: (847) 825-4568
- Location: 1300 W. Crescent Ave., Park Ridge, 60068
- Website: christiescarousel.com
More Info
- Year-round programs
- Programs available for children ages 2 years—6 years
- Open from 7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Other Programs Offered: Summer Program for children ages 2-9 years
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Daycare Children’s World
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Adriana Correa-Cherry
- Phone: (224)585-6211
- Location: 652-B Northwest Highway Park Ridge, 60058
- Website: daycarechildrensworldparkridge.com
More Info
- Year-round care
- Care available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years
- Open M-F from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Only all-day and full-time care available
- DCFS Licensed
- Features: Foreign language program, field trips, bilingual classrooms
- Other Programs offered: Afterschool programs, summer camp
Devonshire Montessori
Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: none listed
- Phone: (847) 983-8064
- Website: devonshiremontessori.com
- Location: 4154 Dempster Street, Skokie, 60076
More Info
- Open for care from 7 a.m.– 6 p.m.
- Full and partial-day programs available
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Summer Programs available
- Programs available for children ages 15 months—6 years
Discover Montessori
Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: none listed
- Phone: (773) 657-3898
- Website: discovermontessorischool.com
- Location: 7225 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, 60631
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Summer Programs available
- Programs available for children ages 2 years—6 years
- Member of American Montessori Society
District 63 — East Maine First Steps Preschool Early Learning Center
Preschool
About
- Director: Barb Golik
- Phone: (847) 827-4165
- Website: emsd63.org/preschool
- Location: 10000 Dee Rd., Des Plaines, 60016
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3 years—5 years
- Half-day options only
- Features: Playground, special needs classrooms, bilingual classrooms
- Screening center & referral service for special needs children
- Preschool for All serves District 63 children who are “at-risk” for school difficulties; There is no cost to attend if your child qualifies
- Must provide proof of residency to register
District 64 — Jefferson School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Michele Barkley
- Phone: (847) 318-5360
- Website: d64.org/jef/preschool-community-student-program
- Location: 8200 Greendale, Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3 years—5 years
- Half-day options only
- Features: Indoor gym, outside playground, field trips, special needs classrooms
- Screening & referral services for special needs children
- Pediatric Therapy On-site: Speech-Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
- Registration for upcoming school year begins early February
- Children must be 3-years-old by September 1 to enroll
- Must provide proof of residency to register
District 67 — Hynes Elementary School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Ms. Holly Harper-Kelly
- Phone: (847) 965-4500
- Website: golf67.net
- Location: 9000 Belleforte, Morton Grove, 60053
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3 years—5 years
- Half-day only, 8:30-11:00 or 12:30-2:55 (M-F)
- Features: Indoor gym, blended preschool
- Screening & referral services for special needs children
- Pediatric Therapy On-site: Speech-Language, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
- To register, must provide proof of residency
- Children must be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st to enroll
District 71 — Clarence E Culver School
Blended Early Childhood Program
About
- Director of Student Services: Laura Guarraci
- Phone: (847) 966-9280
- Website: niles71.org/parents/preschool
- Location: 6901 W. Oakton St., Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3 years—5 years
- Half-day only, 8:30-11 a.m. or 12:00-2:30 (M-F)
- Features: Indoor gym, field trips, blended preschool
- Screening & referral services for special needs children
- Preschool for All serves District 71 children who are “at-risk” for school difficulties; There is no cost to attend if your child qualifies
- To register, must provide proof of residency
- Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1st to enroll
District 207 — Maine East
Lab Preschool
About
- Principal: Michelle Meyer
- Phone: (847) 692-8348
- Website: sites.google.com/maine207.org/maineeastpreschool
- Location: 2601 W Dempster St., Park Ridge, 60068
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Accepting 4 year-olds only*
- Partial week, meets 4 days a week
- Half-day mornings only, 9:20-11:40 a.m.
- Must turn 4-years-old by September 1st
- Must be toilet trained and up to date on immunizations
- To register, must provide proof of residency *If the program has space during the summer prior to the start of the program 3 year
old children will be considered.
Dreamers Child Care & Preschool
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Oksana Klishch
- Phone:
- Glenview- (224) 616-3333
- Palatine- (847) 496-4631
- Website: https://www.childcaredreamers.com/
- Locations:
- 2682 Golf Rd., Glenview, 60025
- 345 N Quentin Rd., Palatine, 60067
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Open from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Part-time or full-time care available
- Multilingual staff (English, Russian, and Ukrainian)
- DCFS Licensed
Embers Academy
Preschool
About
- Director: Christopher Goffos
- Phone: (847) 518-1185
- Website: embersacademy.org/academics/pre-k
- Location: 8340 N. Greenwood, Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3—5 years old
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Full-week or partial-week options available
- Features: Afterschool programs, outdoor playground, & field trips
- Awarded Illinois School of Character and National School of Character Award
Emily Oaks Nature Center — Growing Sprouts
Nature-based Preschool
About
- Director: Alison Robbins
- Phone: 847-674-1500, ext. 2500
- Website: skokieparks.org/emily-oaks-nature-center/
- Location: 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, 60076
More Info
- Programs available for children ages 3½ -5 years old
- Full-day and half-day options available
- Partial-week only, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday.
- Children must be toilet trained
- Other programs offered: Nature classes for preschool-aged children and summer camps
First Congregational Preschool
Preschool
About
- Director: Elizabeth Liston
- Phone: (847) 299-5561
- Website: fccdp.org/preschool.html
- Location: 766 Graceland, Des Plaines, 60016
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3-4 years old
- Half-day only, 9:15-11:45 a.m.
- Extended day option 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Partial and full-week options
- Other programs offered: Summer camp, music, & gym classes
Glenview New Church School
Preschool & Kindergarten
About
- Director of Admissions: Kendra Paraskevopoulos
- Phone: (847) 724-0057
- Website: glenviewnewchurchschool.org
- Location: 74 Park Drive, Glenview, 60025
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3-5 years old
- Full & half-Day options
- Partial & full-week options
- Open for care from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Other programs offered: Before & after school care, after school enrichment, summer camp, field trips, music, art, STEM, Spanish
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Immaculate Conception School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Sue Canzoneri
- Phone: (773) 775-0545
- Website: iccowboys.net
- Location: 7263 W. Talcott, Chicago, 60631
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3-4 years old
- Both all day or half day options
- Partial and full-week options
- Before care available: 6:45 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
- After care available 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Other programs offered: Spanish, gym, music, library, & art
Infant-Toddlers (IT) Day Care Center
Infant, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Chung Lyu
- Phone: (847) 299-8687
- Website: none
- Location: 1637 S. Oakton Place, Des Plaines, 60018
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks-6 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Accepts government-subsidized cases
- DCFS Licensed
Jerusalem Lutheran Precious Child Early Learning Center
Preschool
About
- Principal: Chiseon Kim
- Phone: (847) 965-7340
- Website: Jerusalemlutheran.org
- Location: 6218 Capulina, Morton Grove, 60053
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children 3—12 years old
- Full & half-day options, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Features: Field trips, bilingual classrooms, before and afterschool programs
- Other programs offered: Summer camp, foreign language program
- Accreditations: WELSSA, NCPSA
- Children must be 3-years-old by September 1 to enroll
- Children must be potty trained to enroll
Kensington School
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (630) 990-8000
- Website: kensingtonschool.com
- Locations:
- 2160 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, 60026
- 805 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (Opening Spring 2022)
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years old
- Full & half-day options, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial day Preschool for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds
- Partial & full-week options
- Summer camp offered for children up to 3rd grade
Kid’s Academy
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Kellie Andersen
- Phone: (847) 966-9007
- Website: kids-academy.info
- Location: 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove, 60053
More Info
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years old
- Full & half-day options, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Partial day Preschool for 2, 3 and 4 year-olds
- Before & afterschool care available
- ExceleRate Silver Circle
- DCFS Licensed
Kiddie Academy of Park Ridge
Infant, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone:
- Park Ridge: (847) 692-5000
- Glenview: (847) 729-6200
- Website: kiddieacademy.com/academies/park-ridge
- Locations:
- 109 S Washington Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068
- 662 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—12 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- After school programs offered
- Other programs offered: Foreign language program, summer camp offered for children up to 12 years old
- Features: Organic Lunch, indoor gym, field trips
- DCFS Licensed
Kiddie Garden
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (847) 699-8585
- Website: kiddiegardenniles.com
- Location: 9130 Golf Road, Niles, 60714
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
Kindercare of Des Plaines
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Darci Rozner
- Phone: (847) 803-9929
- Website: kindercare.com
- Location: 8650 W Ballard Road, Des Plaines, 60016
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Features: Before & aftercare programs
- Summer camp programs for kids 5-12
- DCFS Licensed; NAEYC Accredited
- Excelerate Gold Circle
- Illinois Child Care Assistance Progra.m. accepted
Knowledge Beginnings of Glenview
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (847) 729-0204
- Website: knowledgebeginnings.com
- Location: 2401 Compass Road, Glenview, 60026
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—5 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Before & aftercare programs offered
- Spring Break & Summer camp programs for kids 5-12
- DCFS Licensed; NAEYC Accredited
Little Nest Care
Infants, Toddlers
About
- Director: Jessie Potrawski
- Phone: (708) 831-4447
- Website: littlenestcare.com
- Location: 5426 W. Devon, Chicago, 60646
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—3 years (36 mo.)
- Full day only, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options available
- DCFS Licensed
- Features: Whole foods lunch, eco-friendly environment
- Enrichment Programs: Music, cooking, and language
Logos Christian Academy
Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Principal: Larry Murg
- Phone: (847) 647-9456
- Website: mylogos.org
- Location: 7280 Caldwell, Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3—6 years old
- Full and half-day options available
- Partial and full-week options available
- Afterschool care available
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Mary Seat of Wisdom School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Julie Due
- Phone: (847) 825-2500
- Website: mswschool.org
- Location: 1352 S. Cumberland, Park Ridge, 60068
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Programs available for children ages 3—4 years old
- Full & half-day options
- Partial & full-week options
- Half-day program hours: 8:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
- Full-day program hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. (Wed. dismissal 2:00 p.m.)
- Extended day options available
Mersiha’s Family Daycare
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Mersiha Drenjanin
- Phone: (773)885-3780
- Website: mersihadaycare.com
- Location: 5426 W. Devon, Chicago, 60646
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—3 years (36 mo.)
- Full & partial day options available, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- IDCFS Licensed
- Enrichment Programs: Art, music, language learning
Messiah Lutheran Child Care Center
Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Miss April
- Phone: (847) 825-3767
- Website: messiahchildcare.com
- Location: 1605 Vernon Ave., Park Ridge, 60068
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 2—5 years old
- Full & half-day options
- Extended care hours available, 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Partial & full-week Options
- Other programs available: Summer programs
- Features: Spanish classrooms and field trips
Montessori Academy of Morton Grove
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Head of School: None listed
- Phone: (847) 423-2145
- Website: MontessoriAcademyMG.com
- Location: 9320 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, 60053
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Full & half-day options, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options available
- Features: Organic lunch, Montessori program, classroom observations,
- Enrichment programs: Spanish, music, and art
- DCFS Licensed
- AMS Accreditation
Montessori Learning Center of Edison Park
Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Soossan Nimrouzi
- Phone: (773) 774-1969
- Website: mlcedisonpark.com
- Location: 6740 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, 60631
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Summer program available
- Programs available for children ages 2—6 years old
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial and full-week options
Morton Grove Park District
Preschool
About
- Recreation Supervisor: Sarah Lindahl
- Phone: (847)965-1200
- Website: mortongroveparks.com
- Location: 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, 60053
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool available for 2—4 year olds
- Full & half-day options
- Partial & full-week options
- Other programs: Summer programs, dance, before & after school programs, and parent-tot class available for 2 year olds
- Financial aid options available
- Residency requirements: Must be 2, 3, or 4 by Sept. 1
Mosaic Early Childhood Montessori
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Head of School: None listed
- Phone: Dempster- (847) 675-7030
- Oakton- (847)213-0899
- Website: mosaicearlychildhood.com
- Locations: 4023 Dempster & 4700 Oakton, Skokie, 60076
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Full & half-day options, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Enrichment programs: Foreign language programs, Spanish, ASL
- Financial Aid: AFC, free lunch, PI, Preschool for All
- Academic summer camp for children 6 years—12 years
- ExceleRate Gold Circle and NAEYC accredited
A Mother’s Touch Learning Academy
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Directors: Rachael and Lexi
- Phone: (847) 813-5039
- Website: amotherstouch.us
- Location: 1666 Rand Rd., Des Plaines, 60016
More Info
- Year-round programs and childcare
- Programs for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Full & half-day options, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- ExceleRate and NECPA Accredited
- Features: Digital learning portfolios, executive functioning curriculum and school partnership with Rush University
MCC (Muslim Community Center) Academy
Preschool
About
- Principal: Salma Ahmed
- Phone: (224) 534-7638
- Website: mccacademy.org
- Location: 9601 N. Gross Point Road, Skokie, 60076
More Info
- Full time preschool-10th grade Islamic school
- Preschool program for children ages 3—5
- Full-day or half-day options available, 8:10am-3:30p.m.
- Accredited full time school by Cognia
- Curriculum aligned with ISBE proposed standards
- Features: Foreign language program, field trips, indoor gym
Niles Park District Bright Beginnings Preschool
Preschool
About
- Recreation Program Supervisor: Robin Brey
- Phone: (847) 967-6633
- Website: niles-parks.org
- Location: 6676 W Howard Street, Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool available for 3—5 year olds
- Half-day option only
- Partial & full-week options available
- Summer program available
- Financial aid options available
- Residency requirements
- DCFS Licensed
North Shore Montessori: Glenview Montessori School
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Debbie Song
- Phone: (847) 945-8661
- Website: montessori-schools.com
- Location: 305 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 60093
More Info
- Programs available for 3 months—6 years old
- Summer programs available for all ages
- Partial & full-week options
- American Montessori Society Accredited Member School
- Enrichment programs: Music, reading, science, physical education, and outdoor education.
Oakton Community College Early Childhood Center
Preschool
About
- Site Coordinator: Monique Hudson
- Phone: (847) 635-1441
- Website: oakton.edu/ececenter
- Location: 7701 N Lincoln Ave, Skokie, 60077
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—5
- Full & half-day options, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Summer camp available
- Awards: Excelerate Gold Circle, DCFS Licensed, NAEYC Accreditation, Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsement
- Financial Aid: Day Care Action, Student/employee discount, SGA, Child Care Assistance Program
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Jessy Dinkelman
- Phone: (847) 724-6092
- Website: www.openarmsglenview.org
- Location: 1850 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, 60025
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children 6 weeks—6 years
- Partial & full-week options, open 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Summer camp available for children 6-10 years
- Features: Spacious rooms, playground, large indoor gym, library, catered meals
- Enrichment programs: Spanish, art, music, social-emotional learning
- Additional programs: Soccer Shots and KidoKinetics
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Principal: Dr. Amy Mills
- Phone: (847) 724-6990 ext. 18
- Website: olph-il.org
- Location: 1123 Church St., Glenview, 60025
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—5
- Partial & full-week options
- Half-day only
- Before & afterschool care options available, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Summer camp available
- Features: Foreign language program, outdoor playground, indoor gym, field trips, Spanish class, physical education, music education, Big Buddies
Park Ridge Park District
Preschool
About
- Director: Brooke Plofsky
- Phone: (847) 685-4400
- Website: prparks.org
- Location: 733 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, 60068
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 2—5
- Partial & full-week options, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Half-day only
- Before & afterschool care options available
- Summer camp available
- Certified by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
- Must be age appropriate by September 1st
Partyland Day Care Inc.
In-Home Day Care
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Owner: Amanda Lopez
- Phone: (773) 297-0797
- Website: n/a
- Location: Niles, IL 60714 (near the corner of Oconto & Oakton)
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children 6 weeks—12 years
- Full & half-day options, 6:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Features: Spanish speaking staff, music class, art class, potty-training assistance
- Financial Aid: Illinois Action for Children (CCAP)
Poko Loko
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Phone:
- Morton Grove- (847) 966-8131
- Glenview- (847)729-4433
- Website: PokoLokoChildcare.com
- Locations:
- 5645 Dempster St., Morton Grove, 60053
- 300 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
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- Year-round care
- Programs available for children 6 weeks—5 years
- Full & half-day options, 6:40 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options available
- Summer camp available
- Features: Field Trips, Spanish instruction, music, art, indoor playground
- Financial Aid Offered: Illinois Action for Children (CCAP), YWCA
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St. Andrews Lutheran School
Preschool
About
- Admission Director: Kristin Johnson
- Phone: (847) 823-9308 x200
- Website: standrewspr.org
- Location: 260 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, 60068
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- Summer programs available
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—5
- Full and half day options available
- Partial & full-week options available
- Child must be potty trained
- Features: Weekly chapel, music, art, physical education, excellent student to teacher ratio, before & after school care available
St. Catherine Laboure School
Preschool
About
- Principal: John Blumenshine
- Phone: (847) 724-2240
- Website: sclschool-glenview.org
- Location: 3425 Thornwood Ave., Glenview, IL 60026
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- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—5
- Partial & full-week options
- Full & half-day options available
- Before & aftercare available
- Summer program available
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church Aristotle Day School
Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Director: Magda Kelesidi
- Phone: (847) 647-8880
- Website: aristotlegreekschools.com
- Location: 7373 Caldwell, Niles, 60714
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- Preschool closed in summer
- Programs available for children ages 3—6
- Partial & full-week options
- Half-day only, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Extended Day Enrichment Program, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Bilingual Greek-English teachers
- Features: Afternoon and Saturday Greek school, dance classes
St. John Brebeuf School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Adam Taylor
- Phone: (847) 966-3266
- Website: sjbschool.org
- Location: 8301 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, 60714
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—4
- Partial & full-week options
- Full & half-day options available
- Before & aftercare available, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Summer program available
- Features: Indoor gym, field trips
- Enrichment programs: Foreign language program, PE, Spanish, music, art
- Financial aid is available
- Child must be potty trained
- Child must be of age by September 1st
St. Juliana School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Catherine Scotkovsky
- Phone: (773) 631-2256
- Website: stjuliana.org
- Location: 7400 W. Touhy Ave., Chicago, 60631
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—4
- Partial & full-week options
- Full & half-day options available
- Before & aftercare available, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. Mary of the Woods School
Preschool
About
- Principal: Linda Foley
- Phone: (773) 763-7577
- Website: smowschool.org
- Location: 6959 N Hiawatha Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
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- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—4
- Partial & full-week options
- Full & half-day options available
- Before & aftercare available, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
St. Philip Lutheran Church & School
Preschool, Kindergarten
About
- Principal: Donna Tennis
- Phone: (773) 561-9830
- Website: stphiliplutheran.com
- Location: 2500 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, 60659
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- Year-round care
- Preschool program available for children ages 2.5 years—6 years
- Open for care 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options
- Full & half-day options available
- Before & aftercare available, 7:30 a.m.– 6 p.m.
- Summer program available
- NLSA accredited school
- Children must be 2 by March 1st to enroll
- Children must be potty trained before attending
Science Academy of Chicago
Preschool
About
- Principal: Brianna Bartucci
- Phone: (847) 258-5254
- Website: saoc.org
- Location: 501 Midway Drive, Mt. Prospect, 60056
More Info
- Preschool closed in summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—4
- Full & half-day options
- Partial & full-week options
- Before & afterschool programs available, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Features: STEAM focused school, music, art, Spanish & PE, and free weekly after school clubs & activities
- Children must be potty trained before attending
Science & Arts Academy
Preschool-8th grade
About
- Director of Enrollment: Mindy Hildebrandt
- Phone: (847) 827-7880
- Website: scienceandartsacademy.org
- Location: 1825 Miner St, Des Plaines, 60016
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- Full & half-day preschool options
- Extended daycare 7:30 a.m.—6 p.m.
- ISACS accreditation
- Differentiated instruction
- Enrichment programs: Athletics, Mandarin, private music/voice lessons, math, science, cooking, and Scouts
- Summer program available
- Scholarships available
- Child must be 4 by September 1st to enroll
See Me Grow & Learn Infant & Child Develop.m.ent Center
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: None listed
- Phone: (847) 813-6892
- Website: seemegrowandlearn.com
- Location: 1345 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, 60016
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 6 weeks—6 years
- Full & half-day options, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options available
Skokie Montessori School
Toddlers, Preschool, Kindergarten-6th grade
About
- Director: Joji A. Escanilla
- Phone: (847) 679-4614
- Website: skokiemontessori.com
- Location: 8401 North Karlov Avenue, Skokie, 60076
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- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 18 months—12 years
- Full & half-day options available
- Extended day program offered, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Partial & full-week options available
- Other programs offered: Art, music, Spanish, yoga, and cooking classes
- Summer camp available
- Accredited by AMS
- On AMS Pathway Step 6 (All of its lead teachers hold Montessori credentials and it fully incorporates all 5 core components of quality Montessori education)
Stock Elementary School - Chicago Public Schools
Preschool
About
- Principal: Ann McNally
- Phone: (773) 534-1215
- Website: stock.cps.edu
- Location: 7507 W. Birchwood, Chicago, 60646
More Info
- Preschool closed in the summer
- Preschool program available for children ages 3—4 years
- Half-day only, 2.5 hours/day, a.m. and p.m.
- Full-week only, 5 days
- Features: Certified Gen Ed/Special Ed staff, OT, PT, SW, speech, nurse
- Accreditations: DCFS Licensed, NAEYC, Excelerate
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool, Inc.
Toddlers, Preschool
About
- Director: Maryellen Waters
- Phone: (847) 823-1978
- Website: sugarplumtree.net
- Location: 1006 Gillick, Park Ridge, 60068
More Info
- Year-round care
- Programs available for children ages 18 months-5 years
- Full & Half-Day Options, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Partial & Full-week Options
- Features: Hot Organic Lunch, indoor gym, field trips
- DCFS Licensed
- Excelerate Silver Circle