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BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

5.0

I have 2 children at BGMS full time and you will not find a better place to care for your children. The Montessori experience is extraordinary for helping our children become well-rounded, confident, independent people and no place does it better than BGMS. The teachers have so much experience and...

- Martha D.

Little Love Bugs Learning Center

5.0

Mrs. Serena, is such a loving and caring person! I knew my son was in great hands. She was very flexible when our work schedule would quickly change, my son loved going to her home. She even helped soooo much with potty training!! Never had any complaints. The atmosphere is very warm & welcoming I...

- Mercedez A.

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...

- John M.

Child care centers in Lake Forest, IL

Montessori School of Lake Forest

Montessori School of Lake Forest

13700 W Laurel Dr, Lake Forest, IL


Childrens Center of Lake Forest provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lake Forest, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Episcopal Church

400 E Westminster, Lake Forest, IL

Episcopal Church provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lake Forest, Illinois, for kids from two to four years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Banner Day Camp Inc

1225 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL

Banner Day Camp, Inc. based in Lake Forest, IL offers Banner Beginnings, Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Tween Camp, and CIT/SIT programs. The center specializes in children ages three years to Ninth Grade. The camp aims to create the best environment for each camper and go above and beyond to ensure that...

BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

950 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL

Starting at $1950/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
"Buffalo Grove Montessori school is so much more than a daycare it is a community. We are thrilled to be part of their family. We couldn't imagine going anywhere else."

Danielle M.


Little Love Bugs Learning Center

Little Love Bugs Learning Center

1311 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL

5.0

(1)

Little Love Bugs Learning Center is located in North Chicago, IL. Currently, I have openings for children, ages 2 to 5 years old. I also offer before and after school care for all school aged children. I will provide a loving, safe, and nurturing environment that will keep your little ones...
5.0
"Mrs. Serena, is such a loving and caring person! I knew my son was in great hands. She was very flexible when our work schedule would quickly change, my son loved going to her home. She even helped soooo much with potty training!! Never had any complaints. The...

Mercedez A.


Champions Early Learning Center

Champions Early Learning Center

1441 Lake Street, Libertyville, IL

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...
5.0
"We have two daughters in Champions programs and are very happy with the quality of care, attention, and teaching that is provided in the Early Learning Center. It is a great environment and a very convenient location which our child loves as it feels like they're...

Ben


The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience

343 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, IL

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...

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

880 W Dundee Road, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, 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...

Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook

Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook

1085 Lake Cook Road, DEERFIELD, IL

At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From learning to coordinate hands and body as an infant, to toilet independence as a toddler, to building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler, to deepening knowledge and building...

YOUNG AT HEART CENTER INC.

YOUNG AT HEART CENTER INC.

610 PETERSON RD, LIBERTYVILLE, IL

Starting at $1200/mo

Family owned since 1989 At Young at Heart Center, we are singularly devoted to giving your child the best possible environment to develop basic socialization skills. Your child can enjoy exciting recreational activities and acquire learning skills that prepare them for kindergarten and elementary...

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...

Children Of Glory

Children Of Glory

330 N. Fiore Park Way, Vernon Hills, IL

New home day care just open in Vernon Hills area ! Transferred from Highland park , IL. Experience preschool teacher , have a bachelor in psychology , worked in Montessori school , tutor time , Bethany learning center and doing Volunteer teaching in school . I had a home day care in Highland Park...

Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W Winchester Rd, Libertyville, IL

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...

NORTHBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

NORTHBROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

135 SANDERS RD, NORTHBROOK, IL

Starting at $2280/mo

At our schools, we provide unique, supportive, and respectful environments that nurture the spirit of your child. With over 40 years of combined experience and dreams, we founded these schools to build peaceful learning communities for children and adults. The main objectives of our schools are to...

The Learning Tree Childcare

The Learning Tree Childcare

735 Ela Rd, Lake Zurich, IL

Nationally accredited childcare for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten and before and after school care with an all day summer camp program for ages 2 and older.

Bright Stars Kids University

Bright Stars Kids University

100 Village Grn, Lincolnshire, IL

Bright Stars Kids University (BSKU) is a day care center with a focus on education for young children ages 2 to 6. We create educational, healthy, safe, loving and fun atmosphere for your children. Our programs meet or exceed quality standards and support the emotional, social, behavioral and...

Alice's Discovery Academy

Alice's Discovery Academy

1411 S. White Oak Drive, Waukegan, IL

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...

Christian Beginnings

Christian Beginnings

824 WAUKEGAN RD, DEERFIELD, IL

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...

Nature's Child Learning

Nature's Child Learning

1105 Midway Road, Northbrook, IL

Nature's Child Learning Center is a hands-on preschool inspiring our next generation through exploration. Our child led, home based curriculum provides a safe and stimulating environment to develop the whole child; physically, emotionally, socially and academically. Our Mission: At Nature's...

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