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Recent child care center reviews in Minooka, IL

Erica's Licensed Home Daycare

5.0

Erica is the best! My daughter loves her so much and we are so happy we found her.

- Katherine H.

Home Away From Home

5.0

Jayma is an amazing babysitter. My son loved her from day one and I always felt at ease taking him there. She offers nutritious meals and a safe and loving environment. She also helped with potty training and I couldn't be more thankful for her help. Eddie never wanted to leave when I would go pick...

- Izabella S.

MLH Early Education

5.0

My children love MLH! My youngest is enrolled in the pre-k program with Ms. Kera and already knows his alphabet, some sight words, colors, numbers, some Spanish and ASL! They get to work on computers (which he loves), and have a new Lego corner and reading nook. My two older ones are in school and...

- Jennifer J.

Mary Sears Childrens Academy

5.0

This is an amazing place for our children to grow. The staff here are great and very patient with the children as well as the parents. Our children have been here since August and we could not be any more satisfied. They follow a great curriculum and our children are advancing in more ways than we...

- Care member

Peaceful Pathways Montessori

5.0

This is an AMAZING school. My children have been going since they were 18 months and are now 4 & 5. The staff is amazing and the whole Montessori classroom has been an amazing thing to learn about. Im so glad I found this school!

- Jen B.

Child care centers in Minooka, IL

Alphabet Avenue Daycare

Alphabet Avenue Daycare

1861 Water Edge Dr, Minooka, IL

Home daycare center in Minooka,IL

Minooka United Methodist Church provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Minooka, Illinois, for kids from three to four years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

NORMA MILLER

223 Shabbona Dr, Minooka, IL

Norma Miller is a child care provider that owns and runs a licensed facility located at 223 Shabbona Drive, Minooka, Illinois. The facility can accommodate a maximum of eight children and is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays. Norma Miller serves infants, toddlers, preschool and...

Erica's Licensed Home Daycare

Erica's Licensed Home Daycare

1018 Conrad Lane, Shorewood, IL

5.0

(3)

I have a DCFS licensed daycare that provides a quality, professional and safe environment for your little one. I participate in the federal food program to ensure proper nutrition for your child. I am licensed to watch children from age 6 weeks to 12 years. My husband and I are background checked...
5.0
"Erica has watched our son for a little over a year now. He loves Ms. Erica to pieces. We trust her with our greatest gift and couldn't ask for a better daycare provider. Top notch daycare provider!"

Tony


Home Away From Home

Home Away From Home

16553 Spangler Rd, Plainfield, IL

5.0

(4)

Hi! I am a stay at home mom who offers care to a couple of children in addition to my own 3 year old daughter. I believe whole heartedly in the individual attention and comfort that being in a home environment provides. Our days are spent learning through play, reading, pretend, creating and...
5.0
"Jayma has been instrumental in my daughters care while she did full time babysitting and long after. My daughter considers their home "home away from home" and always feels loved when she is with Jayma and Maddy. Recently, Jayma spent a few days with our daughter...

Jim


MLH Early Education

MLH Early Education

3205 Wexford Lane, Joliet, IL

5.0

(17)

In 2015, Jennifer Brosnahan and Stepping Stones School-Age & Youth Program merged with Kera Lewis and Mother Little Helper Daycare and Group Home to form MLH Early Education Foundation. Our businesses merged and created a structural foundation to include the whole child. Since Jennifer and Kera...
5.0
"The academic environment is exceptional. The staff continually works with the children, helping, encouraging, and challenging their academic abilities. The atmosphere is one of care and concern as well as fun. There are well chaparoned field trips and I have never...

Frank C.


7011 - La Petite Academy of Plainfield

7011 - La Petite Academy of Plainfield

2345 S. Route 59, PLAINFIELD, IL

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Chesterbrook Academy Shorewood

Chesterbrook Academy Shorewood

813 N. River Rd (at Black Rd), SHOREWOOD, IL

Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th). Our...

Foundation Of Knowledge Children's Academy

Foundation Of Knowledge Children's Academy

1118 Hummingbird Circle, Joliet, IL

Welcome to Foundation of Knowledge Children's Academy. We are a small licensed family child care facility. We are different than a Day Care Center because we limit the number of children that are enrolled. By staying small we can provide the quality care and nurturing atmosphere that your...

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Shorewood)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool (Shorewood)

813 N River Rd, SHOREWOOD, IL

Our NAEYC-accredited preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum...

Children of America Yorkville

Children of America Yorkville

741 Prairie Pointe Dr., Yorkville, IL

At Children Of America, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional environment for your child to flourish and thrive. We are a childcare in Yorkville, IL with many years of experience in providing educational daycare. Children of America is the #1 Preschool in America, providing an educational and...

Families of Faith Daycare

Families of Faith Daycare

24466 W Eames Street, Channahon, IL

Are you looking for quality, loving care for your infant, 6-weeks through 3-years old? We offer a DCFS Licensed Christian Daycare not only for our Families of Faith Academy families but also for those in our community. Since 2005, we have been a non-denominational Christian Preschool through High...

Mary Sears Childrens Academy

300 Caterpillar Dr, Joliet, IL

5.0

(9)

Mary Sears Childrens Academy provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, Illinois, for kids from Infant, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...
5.0
"I couldn't be more satisfied. The staff is caring, compassionate, genuine, and you can just tell that they care deeply for every single child over there. "

Care member


Peaceful Pathways Montessori

8250 State Route 71, Yorkville, IL

5.0

(1)

The Peaceful Pathways Montessori Academy is a Christian based environment located in Yorkville, IL. They provide high quality education that aims to nurture each child’s self confidence, creativity and spirituality. They have available programs for children ages 15 months to 15 years old. They are...
5.0
"This is an AMAZING school. My children have been going since they were 18 months and are now 4 & 5. The staff is amazing and the whole Montessori classroom has been an amazing thing to learn about. Im so glad I found this school!"

Jen B.


Kidz Korner Early Learning Center

25850 W Eames St, Channahon, IL

3.0

(2)

Established in 2009, Kidz Korner Early Learning Center is an early education and childcare provider. It is located in Channahon, Illinois. It serves infants up to children ages thirteen years old. The Center offers educational programs for infants, toddlers, two-year olds, three-year olds, four-year...
5.0
"They have been amazing for the year we have been with them! My daughter has been in the infant room and toddler. Amazing people!"

Amanda S


The Shorewood Early Learning Day Care Center Inc provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Joliet, 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...

Morris Head Start

1715 N Division St, Morris, IL

The Morris, Illinois Head Start Center offers child care and preschool education to children from low-income families, from six weeks old up to five years old. Head Start prepares the children for further education by providing activities that encourage the children's cognitive, social, emotional,...

Lighthouse Kids Inc

24901 S Sage St, Channahon, IL

Lighthouse Kids, Incorporated is a child care center located at 24901 S Sage Street, Channahon, Illinois. The center offers child care, before and after-school and summer camp programs in a fun, safe environment for school-age children. Lighthouse Kids operates from Mondays through Fridays, 6:00 AM...

Tara's Toyland Home Daycare

6211 Fox Ridge Dr, Plainfield, IL

Tara's Toyland Home Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Plainfield, Illinois, for kids from four months to ten years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Rainbow Preschool

455 W Southmor Rd, Morris, IL

Rainbow Preschool provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Morris, Illinois, for kids from two months 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...

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