Page 3 - Top Pre-K Schools in DeKalb, IL

Q: What are the benefits of sending my child to a pre-k near me in DeKalb, IL?

Pre-k programs in DeKalb, IL offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

Q: What questions should I ask when researching a pre-k near me in DeKalb, IL?

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in DeKalb, IL, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Q: What will my child do at pre-k near me in DeKalb, IL?

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in DeKalb, IL typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Q: What else do I need to know about pre-k near me in DeKalb, IL?

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in DeKalb, IL programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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Recent pre-k school reviews in DeKalb, IL

Kidstown Learning Center, Inc.

5.0

Had had both my kids at Kidstown for years, so we have enjoyed everything from the infant class through VPK. The team is excellent and very welcoming. The curriculum is great and still allows for kids to be kids. We love this school!

- Evelina G.

Little Cottage of Learning

5.0

My daughter started attending last year and she has loved it since. I was a little scared on how she would react on her first week since daycare was a first for us, but she did great! She is always anxious to stay and play with her teachers :). Everyone is very nice and you can tell they genuinely...

- Gisela B.

Little Blessings Preschool

5.0

We LOVE Little Blessings Preschool. Our son was in the program for two years and all of the preschool teachers and aids are so kind, caring, and make learning fun! We love that the kids get to do PE, learn Spanish, and participate in music. We always looked forward to the Thanksgiving Feast,...

- Christie

K & K Family Child Care

5.0

How much do I love this daycare? Well, Kristol, who runs it, is amazing. She's been such a resource to me as I've parented my high-energy first child. My daughter adores her, to the point of wanting to sit in her lap instead of mine when we've run into each other at community events. Kristol somehow...

- Florence E

Grade Club Preschool & Daycare Center

5.0

SIMPLY THE BEST, REALLY! "We looked at many different day cares before deciding on GCP. I mean who wouldn`t right? Our little bundle of joy only deserved the best, and from the moment we walked into the GCP in Leander, TX, her mother and I were positive that THIS WAS THE BEST. The friendly staff is...

- Chadwji T

Pre-k schools in DeKalb, IL

Kidstown Learning Center, Inc.

6995 Charleston Shores Blvd, Lake Worth, FL

5.0

(2)

Kidstown Learning Center is an affordable daycare that provides early childhood education in a nurturing environment that acknowledges cultural diversity. We offer preschool programs from six-weeks old to 5 years old, free voluntary pre-K (VPK), before and after school care programs, winter, spring...

5.0

"This seems to be a really good school"

Lady M.

Little Cottage of Learning

4605 Montview Dr, Chattanooga, TN

4.7

(6)

Little Cottage of Learning provides Reggio-inspired childcare for infant to pre-k children.

5.0

"My daughter started attending last year and she has loved it since. I was a little scared on how she would react on her first week since daycare was a first for us, but she did great! She is always anxious to stay and play with her teachers :). Everyone is very...

Gisela B.

Little Blessings Preschool

4701 NW Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA

5.0

(1)

Little Blessings Preschool - growing bright futures - is a warm and safe learning environment which prepares, stimulates, and encourages the development of your child. Little Blessings Preschool curriculum includes pre-reading skills, pre-writing skills, pre-math concepts, communication, critical...

5.0

"We LOVE Little Blessings Preschool. Our son was in the program for two years and all of the preschool teachers and aids are so kind, caring, and make learning fun! We love that the kids get to do PE, learn Spanish, and participate in music. We always looked forward...

Christie

K & K Family Child Care

105 Llanos Street, Verona, WI

4.2

(5)

The mission of K & K Family Child Care is to provide comfortable, secure, and nurturing quality child care, and encourage and support children as they expand their knowledge in each domain of learning (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and moral) by maintaining a safe, high-quality environment...

5.0

"We feel really blessed to have had our son at K and K family child care. He loved going there and always enjoyed playing with his friends. He never cried at drop offs! Kristol is very professional, kind, caring, and disciplined. If you are looking for somewhere...

Olayinka S.

Grade Club Preschool & Daycare Center

1605 Turtle Bay Loop, Leander, TX

5.0

(15)

Grade Club Preschool & Daycare is more than just a daycare! We offer a Pre-K program, foreign classes, and a nationally accredited curriculum! We are currently accepting applications for newborns to 5 years old, including After-Schoolers. Pick-up is not provided from local schools at the moment in...

5.0

"THATS MY RATING!!! First in for most, I want to thank Grade Club Preschool & Daycare for giving my daughter the opportunity to be part of their awesome program as well as the beautiful in-home facility that they have., thanks for accepting her. I had to do my...

Kayla F

Krystal's Home Child Care

901 E Sage Rd, Wasilla, AK

5.0

(2)

Hi there! I am a 33 year old experienced child care provider and mother to six children of my own. I am excited to offer not only a loving and affectionate environment but also a fun and structured learning based setting for pre-k kiddos. I currently have my CPR and First Aid certification and as a...

5.0

"Krystal has a beautiful ability to connect deeply with children. I have seen this unique gift play out many times before my very eyes. She has a way of speaking to and playing with children in a way that captures their attention and garners their trust. Children...

Brittany G.

Children Count Child Care

5304 S. Wallace, Chicago, IL

4.0

(1)

I have over 15 years exp. I will partner with parents to meet their specific needs. I work with a diverse culture and meet a variety of special needs. I work a creative curriculum and focus on teaching pre-k skills to provide academic, social and emotional needs. I have been licensed by DHS for...

4.0

"My experience here was a great one, clean, friendly, the children was happy and well attended to"

Renee J.

Just Like Home In-Home Daycare

4221 E Ray Rd Apt. 2025, Phoenix, AZ

5.0

(8)

An advanced In-Home Daycare that prepares the children for Pre-K or Kindergarten. With plenty of toys, activities and learning my daycare is up to par or above with any other local preschool at a fraction of the cost and in the comfort of a home where a child can truly flourish. I currently have one...

5.0

"Olivia is the only daycare provider that I trust 100% with my daughter. She has such a warm heart and her home is a comforting place for children to play, learn, and grow! Olivia is so accommodating and helpful, and will always be my first call when in need of a...

Emily S

J's Lincoln Logs

169 Red Haven Drive, North Wales, PA

5.0

(14)

A GOOD START WILL LAST A LIFETIME. J's Lincoln Logs prepares children for kindergarten and beyond, with the skills and confidence needed for a lifetime of academic success.Our Pre-K program helps children advance skills in core pre-academic areas such as literacy, math, and science, as well as in...

5.0

"J's Lincoln Logs is a total blessing! Both my daughters attend and they absolutely love being there every day. The daycare atmosphere/environment is very warm, nurturing and loving. Anisa is very detail oriented while focusing on your child's developmental needs....

Jessica B.

Laila's Childcare Services,

5800 Quantrell Ave Apt 408, Alexandria, VA

5.0

(4)

As a childcare provider and former teacher, I understand just how important the first five years are of a child's life. At Laila's Childcare Services, an in-home, high-quality childcare program, your child will spend his or her day in a loving, nurturing, and learning environment, sharing...

5.0

"I have two daughters (2 years and almost 3 years old), in Laila's Childcare. I am very satisfied, because of healthy and safe nurturing environment. Furthermore, Mrs. Laila is very caring, well-educated, well trained and well experienced, also. The children...

Mohamed A

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare

59 Beaverbrook Road, Lincoln Park, NJ

3.0

(2)

Princeton Pre-K & Childcare is an early childhood education center located in Lincoln Park, NJ 07035. We provide services for children aged 6 weeks to 13 years old. Our programs include infant, toddler, preschool and before / after care. Our school is a family owned, fully licensed, state of the...

5.0

"My son has been going there since he was 9 months old and they have treated him as if he was their own from day one. They are very loving caregivers who look out for my son and his best interest as far as development, health and receiving the best loving care. I...

Ashley T

MUSE Academy

126 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY

5.0

(1)

MUSE Academy is an independent private school in Brooklyn. Opening in September 2018 for Pre-K3 through Grade 2, MUSE Academy fills a critical need for high quality, humanist education. We seek to develop the full potential of every child as lifelong learners, expressive artists, and active...

5.0

"This is a fabulous new private school in Fort Greene with strong music and arts focus. Preschool program for ages pre-k 3 and pre-k 4, kindergarten and elementary school. Led by former professor at Columbia and Juilliard and first-rate teachers, small class sizes,...

Crocker C.

Academy of Play

892 E Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA

5.0

(1)

Academy of Play is a Spanish immersion preschool serving ages 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Aiming to provided the highest quality of childcare possible. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of childcare possible, by creating a supportive and enriching environment based on the interest...

5.0

"Best school in El Cajon area!! Due to Covid, my child's daycare closed. We toured a couple of daycares around but only at AOP, they made us feel welcomed since our first visit! The director was super friendly and able to answer all my questions. The teachers were...

Andrea O

Circle Of Love Daycare, Llc

33611 Hazelwood St, Westland, MI

5.0

(3)

Licensed Christian Childcare, Family In Home Licensed Care, Preschool & Pre-K Readiness, Toddler Time, Circle Time, Arts & Crafts, Song & Dance, Manners & Early Social Etiquette, One on One Time Daily, Bible verse learning, Indoor & Outdoor play, Safe, loving and nurturing atmosphere. I offer a...

5.0

"We enrolled our son with Circle of Love Daycare and we are so happy we did. Being a first time mom I wanted to select a daycare that would love and nurture my child as if he was their own - and we found that with Sarah. My son immediately smiles when he sees Ms....

Natalie

Tabula Rasa, The Language Academy

1430 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA

5.0

(1)

Spanish immersion preschool caring for infants through Pre-K

5.0

"Wonderful school, fantastic teachers, caring administration! We are so happy to have found a quality care center for our babies. Genuine concern and love for the children."

Madalyn

The Jones School

6549 E. Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH

5.0

(1)

The Jones School is an organization that was created to bridge the educational gap between daycare, pre-school/ pre-k and Kindergarten. The Jones School was created to provide children with the foundation that will give them the essential tools necessary to succeed on their path to academic...

5.0

"We have just enrolled our first child in The Jones School and the staff was great. They were friendly and welcoming. The Owner is a Veteran which was a plus for me."

Mark J.

Bell's Little Angels Preschool

2010 Reseda Dr, Houston, TX

5.0

(2)

Bell's Little Angels Childcare and Preschool is a Christian based facility serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. We teach Abeka, a nationally accredited curriculum, from 12 months to Pre-K5. Our lessons include Spanish, Sign Language, and Bible. We have a Before/After School Program as...

5.0

"Wonderful facility! So much more than a daycare. The teachers treat my kids like their own, they teach them SO FUN & my kids are so happy each day! When the baby says YAY! about being dropped off & my older daughter doesn't want to leave st the end of the day I say...

Jessica

Marys Little Lambs-Home Nursery/Pre-K

Pinefield Neighborhood, Waldorf, MD

5.0

(6)

Great Starts and Loving hearts at Mary's Little Lambs Pre-K Childcare. ***Call 240-376-0000 Day/Evenings**** Teacher/Pediatric CPR/First Aide and Special Needs experienced and Certified. Licensed in both Day and Night Time Care. Please inquire. Mary's Little Lambs Pre-K/Nursery is a licensed and...

5.0

"Mary is so sweet with the kids and has so much knowledge on how to care for the kids the kids are very educated and it’s a safe and fun environment:) "

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Herndon Home Day Care

752 Hickory Ct., Herndon, VA

5.0

(1)

Hi my name is Rokshana K and I'm a childcare provider for Fairfax county, and I run a family-centric, comfortable,and safe daycare. I am a participant in the USDA food and certified in CPR, first aid, regular training with Fairfax County office for children. If you are looking for a positive and...

5.0

"This is a really good daycare I recommend this daycare really nice folks!"

Maisha

Joyce Wynn's Child Development Home

7374 Sleepy Ridge Cr, Fort Worth, TX

5.0

(10)

NIGHT CARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! (7:00 pm-7:00 am only). This time does not and cannot crossover into our day shift. I have been developing children since 1990. My experience includes special needs children, kindergarten, and now my own Child Development Home that was established in Jan 2002 in San...

5.0

"Mrs. Joyce is truly passionate about what she does. She truly LOVES and cares for every child that is in her care. The learning environment is beyond what you would expect in a home daycare. Our son came home saying his colors and other stuff in Spanish and he...

Stephanie M.

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