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Recent child care center reviews in Island Lake, IL

Amy's Home Care

5.0

Amy has been watching my son for almost a year. I feel so blessed and lucky to have found such a wonderful person to watch my son. With working full time, I wanted to make sure I found a place where my son felt at home and that's exactly how he feels. He loves going there everyday and I know he is...

- Kristin S.

The Nest Schools Barrington

5.0

I have nothing but amazing things to say about the well-trained staff, the incredible care, wonderful programming, and beautiful facilities. Every morning, my mind is at ease at drop off knowing my son is safe, loved, and happy.

- Ali B.

I Am! I Can! Preschool & Daycare Center

5.0

Highly recommended! Everyone here genuinely cares for the children. Trevor goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of everyone. Everyone was supportive during Covid. They treat you like family and you will feel 100% confident that your child is in good hands. The teachers are excellent and...

- Anne-Marie M.

Kidz Ur Us Affordable Daycare

5.0

Affordable Daycare with a loving and fun home environment Day care is also a Learning Center where kids can learn Spanish , Portuguese and work on school homework!

- Leia S.

Wonderland Kids Academy

5.0

So beautiful and clean place. Professional staff, 4 times meal , activities like music, art, language development, story time , dance, gymnastics-all in one place.

- Lana S.

Child care centers in Island Lake, IL

Amy's Home Care

3324 Highland Drive, Island Lake, IL

5.0

(1)

Hi, my name is Amy and I operate a family child care home in Island Lake. I have a degree in Child Development/Family Living with a minor in Nutrition from Western Illinois University. I have been working with children in both day care homes and day care centers since graduating from college. My...
5.0
"Amy has been watching my son for almost a year. I feel so blessed and lucky to have found such a wonderful person to watch my son. With working full time, I wanted to make sure I found a place where my son felt at home and that's exactly how he feels. He loves...

Kristin S.


THE YOUNG SCHOLARS CHILD CARE CENTER

501 KORA LN, ISLAND LAKE, IL

Starting at $1352/mo

OUR PHILOSOPHY No one is more important to the world of tomorrow than the children of today. As adults, we can offer one great gift to the children in our lives, which will help build their character and demonstrate our love. Time is one of the most precious gifts to give a child. The Young...

Lots of Tots Child Care

202 W Burnett Rd, Island Lake, IL

Lots of Tots Child Care located in Island Lake Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. The center is presently licensed to accommodate 54 children.

Lots of Tots Child Care Inc.

202 W. Burnett Rd, Island Lake, IL

We are a small child care center located in a residential setting. We are open Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm and are currently licensed for 54 children. We proudly serve families of all financial means. We offer high quality child care at affordable prices. We work with low income...

Vlc - Vickie's Learning Center

4713 Southhampton Dr, Island Lake, IL

Vlc - Vickie's Learning Center in Island Lake, 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...

VLC - Vickie's Learning Center

4713 Southhampton Drive, Island Lake, IL

We firmly believe that a child needs a good foundation of active experiences before entering kindergarten. The socialization skills go beyond sharing, and children can develop life-long learning skills when they become interested in investigating their environment and learning how to do big-kid...

Learning Tree

550 Newport Ct, Island Lake, IL

Learning Tree is a childcare provider that serves the community of Island Lake IL. It offers a safe and nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate equipment and activities that foster holistic development among infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartens. The center encourages...

Eve Veljasevic

812 Newport Dr, Island Lake, IL

Eve Veljasevic in Island Lake, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from zero to twelve years old that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to...

The Nest Schools Barrington

The Nest Schools Barrington

310 James Street, BARRINGTON, IL

5.0

(1)

At The Nest Schools, each day holds a promise to our families. We create a culture of kindness, build the foundations for wellness for life, make learning fun, and continually take our best and make it better. Everything we do is intended to foster a love of learning and set our children up for a...
5.0
"I have nothing but amazing things to say about the well-trained staff, the incredible care, wonderful programming, and beautiful facilities. Every morning, my mind is at ease at drop off knowing my son is safe, loved, and happy."

Ali B.


I Am! I Can! Preschool & Daycare Center

I Am! I Can! Preschool & Daycare Center

3707 GRANT RD, JOHNSBURG, IL

Starting at $960/mo

5.0

(3)

Register for summer and fall! Call for availability (815-363-1333). We have been educating children for over 30 years! Our outstanding staff is dedicated to providing a safe and loving learning environment for every child. Our focus is to establish a solid foundation for your child to build...
5.0
"My children LOVED I Am, I Can- everything from the dedicated (& consistent) staff (that cared for my children as if they were theirs) to the amazing hands on curriculum. I Am, I Can integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of...

Angel


Kidz Ur Us Affordable Daycare

Kidz Ur Us Affordable Daycare

PO Box 7780, Volo, IL

5.0

(1)

Hello, I am a mother of two wonderful kids, B. is 8 years old and D. is 6. Raising my kids, has given me first-hand experience and made it clear that I want a career on working, motivating, teaching, loving, inspiring and cherishing children. I consider my business a child learning center with a...
5.0
"Affordable Daycare with a loving and fun home environment Day care is also a Learning Center where kids can learn Spanish , Portuguese and work on school homework!"

Leia S.


Wonderland Kids Academy

Wonderland Kids Academy

750 Northwest Hwy ., Fox River Grove, IL

5.0

(1)

We partner with parents through special events, community service and volunteer opportunities, book fairs, picnics, celebrations of staff milestones and achievements, parades, preschool graduations, camp-outs, and everyday communication. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for...
5.0
"So beautiful and clean place. Professional staff, 4 times meal , activities like music, art, language development, story time , dance, gymnastics-all in one place."

Lana S.


The Little Garden School

The Little Garden School

9215 Gardner Road, Fox River Grove, IL

5.0

(2)

Looking for a wonderful place for your children to spend time? We are a small, high quality, DCFS Licensed, play-based childcare program in Fox River Grove. We offer drop-in childcare for ages 6 weeks to 6 years and preschool for 2-6 years old. Run by a certified teacher and mother, The Little...
5.0
"I was so thrilled to find the Little Garden School!! It was exactly what I was searching for, for so long. The environment is warm and inviting with lots of natural toys for the little ones and fantastic educational materials for the older kids. The staff is very...

Polina S.


Little Scholars

Little Scholars

2214 Route IL83, McHenry, IL

We are a privately owned childcare center offering extended hours in the community. We accept CCAP families with no over market competitive pricing for the area. Feel free to stop in for a tour today!!!!!

Fields House

Fields House

26205 W Cooney Island Road, Ingleside, IL

1.0

(1)

Welcome to the Fields House! We are parents and we were completely unsatisfied with the childcare and education options locally so we designed the Fields House to be something different and unique. We thought of our 'wish list' we had when we were searching for childcare for our children, and we...

Kiddie Academy of Grayslake

Kiddie Academy of Grayslake

807 Barron Blvd., GRAYSLAKE, IL

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...

Wonderland kids academy

Wonderland kids academy

750 Northwest HWY, Fox River Grove, IL

Once a family joins our program, they become part of our family, returning year after year and referring friends to the program. Family events are held frequently to bond our families and teachers together. Each of our five classrooms display a warm and brightly colored environment with lots of...

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

105 Roman Lane, HAWTHORN WOODS, IL

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...

Joyful Noise Christian Pre School

Joyful Noise Christian Pre School

2107 W Lincoln Rd, McHenry, IL

Joyful Noise Christian Pre School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Mchenry, Illinois, for kids from two to six years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

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