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Recent child care center reviews in Lake Forest, IL

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.

Poko Loko Early Learning Center

5.0

My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at the name and didn't take it seriously until we visited. As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and made to feel as if our child was already...

- Heather H.

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

5.0

My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!

- Paula L.

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

5.0

This place is about amazing, the teachers are so sweet and caring and the kids are learning so much there. The camera access is a must I love popping on and seeing my kiddos learning and the Assistant Director is amazing as well! She is so sweet and she definitely is a great asset to the academy,...

- Care member

Kidz Day Care

5.0

As a single mother new to the area, I very much appreciate how good Miss Susan has been to me and my little guy, Nate. He lights up every morning when he sees her even if he's having a bad morning. He just loves his Miss Susan to death. I would never take him anyplace else.

- Christie H.

Child care centers in Lake Forest, IL

Little Bear Child Development Center

653 Porter St, Waukegan, IL

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...
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.


Welcome to Poko Loko Early Learning Center, a child care facility located on 1601 Northwind Boulevard in Libertyville, IL. We specialize in infant and toddler daycare, preschool through kindergarten education, and have full day and half day programs available. Our certified staff is trained in...
5.0
"My husband and I visited and interviewed a handful of childcare centers earlier in the year in preparation for our first child. We initially laughed at the name and didn't take it seriously until we visited. As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and made...

Heather H.


Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

30 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL

5.0

(1)

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School based in Lincolnshire, IL is an NAEYC-accredited preschool that serves children between the ages of eighteen months and four years old. The school offers rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play.
5.0
"My daughter attends LCNS and it is wonderful. I can not say enough good things about the teachers and the director of this school!"

Paula L.


Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods

105 Roman Lane, Lake Zurich, IL

3.0

(2)

Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods is an exceptional child care program that services children 6 weeks to 12 years old. The academy uses Life Essential curriculum that is developmental age appropriate for each classroom. The facility is fully licensed by the state. Hours of operation are 6:30 AM- 6:30...
5.0
"This place is about amazing, the teachers are so sweet and caring and the kids are learning so much there. The camera access is a must I love popping on and seeing my kiddos learning and the Assistant Director is amazing as well! She is so sweet and she definitely...

Care member


Kidz Day Care

1531 Glenn Dr, North Chicago, IL

5.0

(6)

Kidz Day Care in North Chicago, Illinois is a home-based Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 8 children from six weeks to twelve 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...
5.0
"Susan is a truly to notch daycare provider. She has taken superb care of our children and they love her. Kidz Daycare is a safe loving environment where children learn and are loved."

Tim B


Condell Day Center for Intergenerational Care

700 Garfield Ave, Libertyville, IL

Condell Day Center for Intergenerational Care in Libertyville, Illinois, offers a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children. The center provides all-day care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old, providing them with a compassionate and uplifting atmosphere that enhances...

When I Grow Up Incorporated

2030 Green Bay Rd, North Chicago, IL

The When I Grow Up Incorporated is a licensed child care center located in North Chicago, IL. It can accommodate maximum of 68 children. They cater to ages 6 weeks old to 12 years of age. It was established in 2010 and has a student-teacher ratio of 24:1.

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc.

18 Philippa Ave, Waukegan, IL

Children's Garden Daycare, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Waukegan, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best...

Cherished Children Early Learning Center Inc

406 Washington Blvd, Mundelein, IL

Cherished Children Early Center is private childcare facility located in Mundelein, IL. The center offers daycare and early childhood education to children between the ages of six weeks to twelve years. Their curriculum emphasizes learning through play, as well as Christian values and moral...

Gymboree Play & Music in Northbrook Court Shopping Center is a child care facility that offers various programs to children residing in Illinois. The company offers academic and enrichment programs that support the development of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Gymboree Play & Music uses...

Big & Little Child Development Center

1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL

Big & Little Child Development Center located in Mundelein, IL is a state-licensed facility that hosts up to 103 children between the ages of two and six years old. The center provides a fun, engaging, and educational environment led by professionally-trained staff.

Sound Garden Day Care

116 Lions Dr Ste C, Lake Zurich, IL

Sound Garden Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Lake Zurich, Illinois, for kids from two to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

ALICE KIDS WORLD LEARNING CENTER

1906 Sherman Ave, North Chicago, IL

Alice Kids World Learning Center serves the North Chicago, Illinois area and provides its residents with daycare and education services geared for preschool kids. The facility operates on a full-time, full-day basis during weekdays from 6:30 A.M. until 11:45 P.M. The center accepts 68 children...

TT Missy's Family Daycare

715 18th St, North Chicago, IL

TT Missy's Family Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in North Chicago, 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...

Board of Jewish Education Center At Beth Judea

5304 Il Route 83, Long Grove, IL

Board of Jewish Education Center At Beth Judea provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Long Grove, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

M & M Day Care Center

1200 S Lake St, Mundelein, IL

Montessori and Music Day Care Center is an authentic Montessori School offering programs for students from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Their curriculum combines the Montessori Method with music education to provide a truly holistic learning experience.

Dayspring Montessori School

950 Northbrook Ave, Northbrook, IL

Dayspring Montessori School in Northbrook, Illinois is a licensed Child Care Center that can accommodate up to 35 children from fifteen months to kindergarten. Their curriculum seeks to provide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall...

Mon Jardin Co

20630 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL

Mon Jardin is a child care and learning center operating at 20630 Milwaukee Avenue, Deerfield, Illinois. The center offers age-specific curriculum and programs where children learn through play activities. The center's programs are designed to stimulate the development of children's social,...

Cramer Montessori Ltd

450 S Butterfield Rd, Mundelein, IL

Cramer Montessori Ltd provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Mundelein, Illinois, for kids from three to six years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the...

Tri-Con Child Care Center

425 Laurel Ave Ste B, Highland Park, IL

Tri-Con Child Care Center is an educational child care facility that serves children ages three to seven years old. The center offers a warm, nurturing and safe learning environment, providing children plenty of opportunities to develop through educational play activities. Tri-Con Child Care Center...

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