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Recent child care center reviews in Rochester, IL

The Little Blue Wagon

5.0

Our kids love their teachers and come home with so many fun projects and activities. We love that they learn while getting the opportunity to play!

- Care member

Lake Shore Learning Center, Inc.

5.0

Fantastic reliability of care. Great hours. Easy to work with their staff.

- Kristin P.

First Impressions

5.0

I love this daycare! They are very caring and attentive! I would recommend this daycare to anyone!

- Mariah J

Home Sweet Home

5.0

Home Sweet Home Daycare is by far the best choice for childcare in Springfield. The home style atmosphere and level of learning are amazing. Colleen, Jen and Suzy are so wonderful and truly love their jobs. Would highly recommend this daycare.

- Colleen R.

Child care centers in Rochester, IL

The Little Blue Wagon

The Little Blue Wagon

207 S Walnut St, ROCHESTER, IL

Starting at $300/mo

5.0

(3)

The Little Blue Wagon is a licensed early education center providing high-quality care for children 6 weeks to 15 years old. Our STEAM-based curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking, and school readiness. With flexible hours (6am – 6pm) and a nurturing environment, we provide a safe,...
5.0
"Our kids love their teachers and come home with so many fun projects and activities. We love that they learn while getting the opportunity to play!"

Care member


Kids Before & After, Inc offers state-licensed child care programs and serves the families of the Rochester, Illinois area. The company can admit and take care of a maximum of 56 children. The facility, based at S Walnut Street, runs on a full-time, full-day basis on weekdays from 6:30 in the...

Denise Maxheimer

403 Sattley St, Rochester, IL

Established in 1993, Denise Maxheimer offers a nurturing environment that provides love, learning, and success. Located in Rochester, Illinois, they offer childcare programs.

PLAY Preschool & Child Development Center

PLAY Preschool & Child Development Center

624 S Walnut St, Springfield, IL

Private, in home, developmentally appropriate, play based, kindergarten readiness program owned and operated by a certified teacher.

CATER Learning Experience

CATER Learning Experience

Westchester Subdivision, Springfield, IL

CATER Learning Experience (CLE) provides a quality, safe, clean environment with a purposeful play approach to education while still implementing academic structure for little ones 3-5 years old. CLE uses a research based curriculum and positive behavior interventions that allow little's to...

Lake Shore Learning Center, Inc.

6100 S 6th St. Rd., Springfield, IL

5.0

(1)

It is the mission of Lake Shore Learning Center, Inc. to safely generate an environment for children that fosters an enthusiasm for learning. Lake Shore Learning Center is a DCFS licensed child care facility. Enrollment is open to children from 6 weeks to 12 years.
5.0
"Fantastic reliability of care. Great hours. Easy to work with their staff."

Kristin P.


First Impressions

1145 S College St, Springfield, IL

5.0

(1)

First Impressions is a day care located in Springfield, Illinois that offers a fun, educational and nurturing environment. The company serves children ages six weeks to six years old, providing them quality care and a learning-based curriculum that prepares students for kindergarten and beyond. The...
5.0
"I love this daycare! They are very caring and attentive! I would recommend this daycare to anyone!"

Mariah J


Home Sweet Home

405 South Grand Ave West, Springfield, IL

5.0

(2)

Home Sweet Home is a award winning Preschool. We use the Mother Goose Time curriculum program each day. We have been in business for 25 yrs. Most of our children test in the 90% range for Kindergarten.
5.0
"By far one of the top Daycares in Springfield. Locally owned and operated. CoCo and Jen are amazing."

Colleen R.


Lake Shore Learning Center

6100 S 6th Street Frontage Rd, Springfield, IL

Lake Shore Learning Center is an educational childcare center located at 6100 S 6th Street Frontage Road, Springfield, Illinois. The center utilizes a program that emphasizes learning experiences to promote children’s natural curiosity and development of self-reliance and communication skills,...

Community Child Care

1004 N Milton Ave, Springfield, IL

Community Child Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, 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 start...

Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Care Cntr

1005 N Macarthur Blvd, Springfield, IL

Raggedy Ann and Andy Day Care Center located at 1005 North Macarthur Boulevard, Springfield, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps...

Merrick Daycare

406 Brian Ln, Dawson, IL

Merrick Daycare is a childcare provider in Dawson, Illinois. Established in 2010, the center offers a safe and nurturing environment for the child to get the attention and care that he or she needs.

Teddy Bear Christian Daycare and Preschool, Inc provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Riverton, Illinois, for kids from six weeks to fourteen years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the...

Pleasant Park Child Development Center

3131 Pleasant Run, Springfield, IL

Pleasant Park Child Development Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, Illinois, for kids from three to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to...

Berean Baptist Day Care Center

3401 S 6th St, Springfield, IL

Berean Baptist Day Care Center located in 3401 S 6th St Springfield Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergartens. The center has a capacity of 43 children at the maximum.

Trinity Learning Center

515 S MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL

Trinity Learning Center offers flexible preschool programs for children ages three to five years old. A Christian based curriculum is taught daily. Our daily routine includes reading and math readiness, science activities, and music and art experiences. The center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m....

Hope Christian Day Care

1124 N 19th St, Springfield, IL

Hope Christian Day Care provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Springfield, 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...

My Friends Discovery Center

3301 Conifer Dr, Springfield, IL

My Friends Discovery Center is a child care facility based in Springfield, Illinois that offers various services geared towards infants, toddlers, preschoolers. The company uses the Creative Curriculum to offer structured yet enjoyable programs that support the overall development of young children.

Sprinfield Urban League, Inc.

705 E Menard St, Riverton, IL

Sprinfield Urban League, Inc. provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Riverton, Illinois, for kids from zero to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

Little Friends Day Care Inc

910 S 8th St, Springfield, IL

Little Friends Day Care Inc. provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for each child’s individual developmental stages. Established in 2001, it is located in Springfield, Illinois.

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