Best Pre-K Schools, Programs in Downers Grove, IL

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

Pre-k programs in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL?

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove, IL

Atoz Preschool

5.0

What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and be sure that they will get the most attention from a loving teacher. Her classroom is smaller but I love that about the school, gives kids more room to feel comfortable and develop their skills and learn!

- Nudrat

Cj's Daycare

5.0

My son looks forward to the two days a week we send him w/Mrs. Cathy. He loves playing & learning with the older kids. Enjoys the music time & games with his pals.

- Cathy A.

2nd Connection Fcc

5.0

My two kids have been going to 2nd Connection for over three years--my older is graduating to kindergarten this fall! We love Ms. Virginia--she's so thoughtful and kind with our kids and works hard to make an engaging environment. The one-on-one attention our kids get at her small home daycare has...

- Laurel S.

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool

5.0

Trinity Christain Nursery School has fostered a love of learning and a platform for wonderful social development for my 2 boys. A caring staff, creative environment, and great tuition pricing!

- Kasey P

School Readiness Center Inc

5.0

We (as in me AND my kids) love this school! The teachers go above and beyond and really care for the kids. I really am amazed at what my children learn every DAY they go there. Very well structured, fun, and educational! Highly recommend.

- Care member

Pre-k schools in Downers Grove, IL

Tutor Time

460 75th Street, Downers Grove, IL

Tutor Time in Downers Grove, IL is a center that provide a safe, nurturing, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Pre-School, Kindergarten Prep, Junior Kindergarten, Private Kindergarten.

St Joseph School

4832 Highland Ave, Downers Grove, IL

St. Joseph School in Downers Grove, Illinois, offers Catholic education to preschool, kindergarten, grade school, and middle school students. Founded in 1910, it aims to promote physical, intellectual and spiritual development of every child. The school also offers extended care services,...

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool

5211 Carpenter St, Downers Grove, IL

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool is located at 5211 Carpenter Street, Downers Grove, Illinois. It offers children a joyful Christian atmosphere in a fun learning environment to help in the development of the whole child. The school offers preschool and kindergarten programs as well as enrichment programs...

Downers Grove Christian School

929 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove Christian School in Downers Grove, IL provides an excellent Christian education to children from Preschool to Eighth Grade. The school offers Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades One to Five, Junior High Six to Eight, Academic Enrichment, Discovery, and Before and After School Care...

The Chestnut Tree Organic Home-Daycare

3612 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

PLEASE NOTE: I'm not accepting Subsidized Tuition from the State of Illinois at the present time. Hello~ My name is Emily Marx and I'm offering a unique, one in a million Home Daycare to children 4 weeks to 12 years of age. My hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LONGER HOURS ARE ALSO...

Early Education Enrichment

5409 Park Ave, Downers Grove, IL

Early Education Enrichment is a company that provides a home-based teaching network of professionals for preschool and kindergarten students. It aims to stimulate and enhance children's minds through interactive and fun learning programs. Early Education Enrichment helps improve desire for learning,...

Atoz Preschool

733 S Wisconsin Ave, Villa Park, IL

5.0

(2)

Home-based preschool in a Montessori environment for 3-6 years old. Preschool, Prek and Kindergarten. Preschool Prek and Kindergarten!!! Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families, http://www.ywcachicago.org/our-work/family-support-services/child-care-referrals-parent-services/

5.0

"What an amazing place! You can drop your kids off and be sure that they will get the most attention from a loving teacher. Her classroom is smaller but I love that about the school, gives kids more room to feel comfortable and develop their skills and learn!"

Nudrat

Cj's Daycare

1954 Bristol Court, Naperville, IL

5.0

(1)

Mother blessed with four wonderful children has several full-time openings at my home daycare. (Three of my daycare children started Kindergarten in August). I have 20 years experience with home & public daycare's. Nutritious meals and healthy snacks with fruits and vegetables are served...

5.0

"My son looks forward to the two days a week we send him w/Mrs. Cathy. He loves playing & learning with the older kids. Enjoys the music time & games with his pals."

Cathy A.

2nd Connection Fcc

1S310 Dillon LN, Villa Park, IL

5.0

(1)

Hello, I'm Ms. Virginia, but to my little ones, I'm Ms. Gina. I am the owner and primary childcare provider at 2nd Connection Family Child Care, an in-home childcare program located in Villa Park, IL. I currently have full-time and part-time space available. I charge $85 per child daily, which...

5.0

"My two kids have been going to 2nd Connection for over three years--my older is graduating to kindergarten this fall! We love Ms. Virginia--she's so thoughtful and kind with our kids and works hard to make an engaging environment. The one-on-one attention our kids...

Laurel S.

Chesterbrook Academy Lisle

4622 Lacey Ave, LISLE, 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...

CHRIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL

501 Oak Brook Road, OAK BROOK, IL

Starting at $430/mo

Our Preschool provides 30-months through six-year-old children a safe, loving and nurturing Christian environment that actively engages them to observe, explore, discover and learn. We are a faith and play-based, hands-on Preschool that is focused on teaching Christian values, kindergarten readiness...

Chesterbrook Academy Westmont

6351 S Cass Ave, WESTMONT, IL

Chesterbrook Academy Wheaton

275 W Loop Rd, WHEATON, IL

Chesterbrook Academy Oswego-Naperville

1587 Oswego Rd, NAPERVILLE, IL

Little Lambs Early Learning Center

631 E. Hickory St, Hinsdale, IL

Little Lambs Early Learning Center is a preschool/PreK all-day care setting for children ages 3-5! Located in the northwest corner of Hinsdale, we offer premium, values-based childcare and preparation for Kindergarten, all within the context of core principles put forward in the acclaimed...

Cadence Academy Preschool Naperville

1912 Continental Avenue, NAPERVILLE, IL

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

Grace's Home Daycare

750 56th Pl, Clarendon Hills, IL

I am a mother of two amazing kids, 6 year old and 4 month old daughter, and have available openings at my home daycare in Clarendon Hills. I have many great references and years of experience with children and from infants to school age with a background in the medical field. I live in a great...

Trinity Lutheran Church Preschool

300 S Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, IL

5.0

(1)

We offer classes for Early Learners, 2-3 year olds, Preschoolers, 3-4 year olds, and Pre-Kindergarteners, 4-5 year olds, in morning or afternoon sessions. Classes provide Kindergarten readiness with prereading, prewriting, math, and art everyday as well as social skill learning during free choice,...

5.0

"Trinity Christain Nursery School has fostered a love of learning and a platform for wonderful social development for my 2 boys. A caring staff, creative environment, and great tuition pricing!"

Kasey P

School Readiness Center Inc

430 S River Rd, Naperville, IL

5.0

(2)

School Readiness Center Inc located in 430 S River Rd Naperville Illinois is a licensed daycare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to toddlers and pre-kindergarten kids. It has a capacity of 68 children at the maximum.

5.0

"We love this school so much! I sent my 3 year old for the first time and I really wish I knew about it sooner so that I could’ve sent my older 2 kids. I’m really picky when picking out a school for my kids and School Readiness Center totally exceeded my...

Care member

Sandy's Learning House

1106 Regency Lane, Carol Stream, IL

5.0

(2)

I offer full day child care with a preschool curriculum offered on a daily basis at a reasonable price. I have my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, am Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, am the President of the Carol Stream Home Day Care...

5.0

"Our son, Colin attended Sandy's Learning House from the age of 18 months to almost 4 years and we loved every minute. From day one, we knew that Colin was in great hands and we truly enjoyed watching Colin interact with Sandy and all of of the other children. Sandy...

Kelly S.