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Recent pre-k school reviews in Barrington, IL

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

5.0

I used this Daycare for 3 years between my 2 sons. It is amazing to find an at home day care that has 2 full-time adults; that is rare to find. Ms. Anita is so gentle and calming for my little guy and is great with babies. Ms. Diane runs a safe environment where she sticks to the rules so kids...

- Jackie B.

Mini Steps Learning Center

5.0

My 3 year old son attends Mini Steps and I love the environment. The teachers and staff are very friendly and approachable. The people here are just about being babysitters but they care about the well being of the child and the family. The building is very clean and well taken care of. I absolutely...

- Shalea

Montessori Children's House of North Barrington

5.0

Our two boys have both attended MCH and have thrived in the rich learning environment (both inside and outdoors). The early education they received has prepared them very well for success in grade school. Both of my boys have a strong love for learning and we couldn't be more pleased with having...

- Theresa

Pre-k schools in Barrington, IL

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

Apple Tree Preschool And Daycare

26747 W. Apple Tree Lane, Barrington, IL

5.0

(2)

Apple Tree Preschool and Daycare is a state licensed childcare facility in Barrington, Illinois. My name is Diane Scardino, I have been providing licensed childcare for 25 years. I have a certificate in Early Childhood Education and I am a member of local childcare associations. My assistant and I...
5.0
"I used this Daycare for 3 years between my 2 sons. It is amazing to find an at home day care that has 2 full-time adults; that is rare to find. Ms. Anita is so gentle and calming for my little guy and is great with babies. Ms. Diane runs a safe environment where...

Jackie B.


Located in Barrington, Illinois, Creative Learning Montessori School provides Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs with excellence in education and childcare through a dedication to academic, social, and emotional growth. Creative Learning Montessori serves its families with both Early Childhood and...

The Kids' Movement

The Kids' Movement

209 Rainbow Drive, Sleepy Hollow, IL

Your child will spend their days in a space that has an entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. We see great blue herons, cranes, deer, hawks, and more! If we want to grow heart-centered, intelligent, creative children...they need to see and experience the seasons, feel the sunlight, breathe fresh...

Little Angels Childcare

Little Angels Childcare

6002 Hampton Dr, Carpentersville, IL

My in home childcare has immediate openings for children, ages newborn and up, My program is a full day, full year program for your child. We design our academic curriculum based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards for Pre-K and to build school readiness skills for kindergarten. Center type...

Terri Rybicki's Care

Terri Rybicki's Care

2420 Behan Rd, Crystal Lake, IL

My name is Terri and I have a daycare in Crystal Lake out of my home. I was a live-in nanny in Chicago and cared for a 5, 8, and 14-year-old boys. Later, I worked at a pediatricians office for 3 years until this fall when I put my 5-year-old into half-day kindergarten. I have two beautiful baby boys...

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.

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

The Ivy Academy of Early Learning

545 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin, IL

We are an early childhood center where children will experience positive development through constructive play activities, academics, as well as social science in preparation for elementary school and the world around us. We cater to families with children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Kindergarten,...

Little Saints Preschool

Little Saints Preschool

265 King St., Crystal Lake, IL

St. Thomas Little Saints is a faith based, Catholic preschool that not only nurtures your child's social and academic growth, but also introduces our Catholic faith through daily prayer and teachings. Children who begin education with faith based learning during the formative years have a stronger...

Mini Steps Learning Center

Mini Steps Learning Center

5600 Arlington Drive East, Streamwood, IL

3.7

(6)

Here at Mini Steps Early Childhood Center, we understand the immense amount of trust you instill in us when you enroll your child and we aim to create an environment in which your child will succeed. Mini Steps' mission is to provide consistent high quality, developmentally appropriate, early...
5.0
"Mini Steps is a wonderful day care my grand children loves to attend, the staff there are loving and caring. I would recommend this daycare to any and everyone !!"

Larry


Montessori Children's House of North Barrington

Montessori Children's House of North Barrington

115 Clover Hill Lane, North Barrington, IL

5.0

(2)

Founded in 1970, Montessori Children's House of North Barrington has prepared thousands of children for a life of learning, adventure, and discovery. The school serves children from before their birth (by helping their parents!) through their kindergarten year. Its core academic offerings are...
5.0
"Our two boys have both attended MCH and have thrived in the rich learning environment (both inside and outdoors). The early education they received has prepared them very well for success in grade school. Both of my boys have a strong love for learning and we...

Theresa


La Petite Academy Child Care-Crystal Lake

190 North Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL

La Petite Academy Child Care located in Crystal Lake, IL has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre school, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After...

Small World Children's Center Inc

2316 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL

Small World Children's Center, Inc. is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and provides a nurturing environment and unique experiences for children ages two to twelve years old. The center aims to help children build a strong foundation to develop emotionally, socially, physically and...

Language Stars

111A N Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL

Language Stars in Arlington Heights, IL is a non-profit organization and dedicated to providing the highest quality services for children and families, and to demonstrating success in clear and measurable ways.The center provide care for kids from Toddlers, Preschool, and K-5th Graders.

Betty's Day Care Center

20 Golf Ctr, Hoffman Estates, IL

Betty's Day Care Center is a private facility that offers early childhood education programs. It specializes in preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten services. The Center enrolls a maximum of sixteen students. Its operational hours is 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

I am a mother of three aged 23,21 and 16. I home educated my three children until high school and also worked as a kindergarten teacher in a hybrid school. I have been tutoring for the past 15 years helping children with kindergarten readiness and also tutoring elementary students to move toward...

Victoria's Home Day Care

Victoria's Home Day Care

439 S. Bennett Ave, Palatine, IL

I have taught Early Childhood in the public schools for 11 years. I have my masters degree in Early Childhood Education with my Special Education endorsement and my ELL certification. I am located in the Pleasant Hill neighborhood of Palatine. I have my own daughter who is going into first grade and...

Buffalo Grove Montessori School

Buffalo Grove Montessori School

950 Ellen Drive, Buffalo Grove, IL

We are an accredited Montessori school through the American Montessori Society and are recognized for our pursuit of continuous quality improvement. We offer an All Day Montessori Program for Infants through Kindergartners. Half Day Programs are available for children 3 through Kindergarten. We...

Lots of Tots Child Care

202 W Burnett Rd, Island Lake, IL

Lots of Tots Child Care located in Island Lake Illinois is a licensed childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. The center is presently licensed to accommodate 54 children.

Safari Childcare

456 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, IL

The Safari childcare located in East Dundee, IL is a family owned and operated business. It is a licensed center providing childcare services to infants, toddlers, Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children. They offer an advance enriching program for children ages six weeks to six years old. Safari...

Flower Garden Day Care Center

2420 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

The Flower Garden Day Care Center located at 2420 East Rand Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschooler and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

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