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Recent child care center reviews in Palatine, IL

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

5.0

We’ve had a wonderful experience at CFA North! My daughter started there when she was 2 (she’s over 3 now) and shes really thrived at CFA. The school has such a warm, loving energy that you can feel when you walk in! The directors and teachers are absolutely wonderful and their passion for childcare...

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St David's Nursery School

5.0

Amazing preschool! I am beyond impressed with the things my 4 year old has been working on at St. DAVID'S. Last month he brought home an art book where he had painted pictures in the styles of Picasso, Seurat, Pollard and Matisse. Earlier in the year he brought home a feelings book that had picture...

- Danel D.

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

5.0

Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare.

- Meghan M.

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.

Kristi's Home Day Care

5.0

Kristi is incredible! She is very kind, compassionate and I trust her 100% with my 17 month old son! I have been bringing my son to her 5 days per week since I went back to work when he was about 12 weeks old. He LOVES her! He reaches for her at the door when we arrive and sometimes he’s having so...

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Child care centers in Palatine, IL

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...

lily's home day care

lily's home day care

620 N.Pine Street, Mount Prospect, IL

Welcome to Lily's Home Day Care! About me: Energetic, committed and loyal! Professional, fun, caring, and loving! Philosophy 1. Our goal is to provide excellent childcare by having an environment that is safe and fun for the children to learn and play. 2.My Program will be build on children's...

Dreamers Child Care

Dreamers Child Care

2682 Golf Rd, Glenview, IL

Dreamers Childcare and preschool!! Our center offers love and learning under one roof! Here at Dreamers, we provide a second home for your child, a place of comfort and security. Our infant/toddler program provides a secure environment that is fulfilling, enriching and supporting of all possible...

Ecole 360 Childcare

Ecole 360 Childcare

1071 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL

Ecole 360 is a family owned and operated preschool and daycare that nurtures children, helping prepare them for school, career and life. Ecole means 'school' in French! 360 Approach : Curriculum, Teachers, Families Unity The 360 approach recognizes the necessity of education. We believe that...

KRIPA MONTESSORI – HOFFMAN ESTATES

KRIPA MONTESSORI – HOFFMAN ESTATES

1015 West Golf Road, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL

Starting at $1380/mo

At Kripa Montessori, The Montessori Method is a foundation for whole child development and academic learning, which we supplement with best practices and proven methods in Early Childhood Education and Human Values Education. Teaching Values! Our immersion program brings forth the positive...

Francesca's In-home Child Care

Francesca's In-home Child Care

1701 Chesapeake Ln Unit 2, Schaumburg, IL

Francesca's In-Home Child Care is located in Schaumburg, IL. As a proud parent of a toddler, I am excited to offer my child care services to your family! My goal is to care for your child while building their confidence with new, fun challenges. My care is centered around compassion, creativity and...

Acarath Montessori Center

Acarath Montessori Center

22 Kristin Dr, Schaumburg, IL

Established in 1987 we run an excellent Summer and Fall program for children ages 3-9 years old. Our academic program is beyond any other in the area. Included activities are dance, gymnastics, art, music and sports skills. Children also have a half hour swim lesson every day. Our staff to...

Busy Brains

Busy Brains

146 N Elmwood Ave, Wood Dale, IL

Busy Brains is a daycare that focuses on the development of the whole child. We strive to create a safe and enriching environment for children to learn and grow. We believe that learning happens through positive relationships, exploration, and experiences. Busy Brains daycare encourages children to...

KRIPA MONTESSORI – SCHAUMBURG

KRIPA MONTESSORI – SCHAUMBURG

1021 N. Salem Dr,, SCHAUMBURG, IL

Starting at $1380/mo

At Kripa Montessori, The Montessori Method is a foundation for whole child development and academic learning, which we supplement with best practices and proven methods in Early Childhood Education and Human Values Education. Teaching Values! Our immersion program brings forth the positive...

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...

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.

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

CHILD FIRST ACADEMY NORTH

675 MILWAUKEE AVE, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL

5.0

(1)

It’s been well said, “What greater gift can we offer society than to teach our children?” Child First Academy utilizes the most advanced research in neuroscience as a foundation for our advanced early learning pedagogy. We now know that 80% of brain development occurs between the ages of birth to 3...
5.0
"We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Child First Academy! From the moment we enrolled our daughter at just six months old, we knew we had made the right choice. The staff is not only warm and caring but also deeply committed to child development. It has...

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St David's Nursery School located in Glenview Illinois is a licensed center that offers education and childcare in a nurturing and safe environment. St David's Nursery School serves children from age 0 until 6 years old. It has a capacity of 57 children at the maximum.
5.0
"Amazing preschool! I am beyond impressed with the things my 4 year old has been working on at St. DAVID'S. Last month he brought home an art book where he had painted pictures in the styles of Picasso, Seurat, Pollard and Matisse. Earlier in the year he brought...

Danel D.


Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

898 Willson Dr, Des Plaines, IL

5.0

(1)

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare located in Des Plaines, IL provides a loving, caring, and educational environment for children from six weeks old and up. The school offers a balanced indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the children's motor, cognitive, and social skills development.
5.0
"Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare."

Meghan M.


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.


Kristi's Home Day Care

1109 S Birch Dr, Mount Prospect, IL

3.0

(2)

5.0
"I have been taking my kids to Kristi's since my oldest was an infant, and he is now 5. She's sincere, caring, compassionate, and really LOVES caring for these children. So glad I found her and I'm happy I'll be able to use her services for at least another 2...

Monica S.


Red Wagon Child Care Center

1225 E Davis St, Arlington Heights, IL

Red Wagon Child Care Center is a family owned and directed child care center based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. The company has been operating since 1986. Red Wagon provides care for children ages six weeks through six year old. The center provides a safe, healthy, and stimulating environment to...

White Oak Day Care Center Inc

2112 W White Oak St, Arlington Heights, IL

White Oak Day Care Center Inc provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for kids from two to eight years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give...

Safety Care Centers Inc

20 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL

Safety Care Centers Inc. offers a nurturing environment that promotes love, learning and success. Established in 1988, it has childcare and preschool programs. They nurture individuals through playful caring guidance that creates an environment of kindness and respect.

Once It Clicks

1934 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL

Once it clicks is a learning center located in Glenview, IL. They offer programs and classes in Art, Math and Reading. They are dedicated to enriching and developing your child’s brain and skills for their future success. The center is open Monday through Thursday from 4:00p. m. to 7:00p.m. and...

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