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Shaloh House Preschool
5.0
Every person who works at Shaloh House cares so much for each of the children. The warmth and welcoming feeling is felt the second you enter the building. Each child is welcomed and met where they are at. My kids have grown up so much by being there, socially, emotionally and academically!
- Care member
Crystals Childcare & Preschool, LLC.
5.0
We love Crystals! My child is always excited to go to “school” everyday. We have attended this daycare for about three years now. The staff & owner have always quickly addressed any issues or concerns that have come up. Their communication has always been top tier. Our daughter loves her teacher and...
- Care member
Heartland Child Care 1
5.0
The director and staff are always friendly to my children. I love that they are always doing activities with the kids and they are learning from those activities.
- John B.
The Goddard School
5.0
They are an incredibly student and parent orientated facility that takes excellent time to provide individual care to children. They have the most wonderful teachers and activities for students. I feel confident that both of my children are safe and well cared for while there. I would not have any...
- Marissa K.
Primrose School of North Meridian
5.0
What a breath of fresh air to have high-quality care in the Treasure Valley! We come from Seattle’s pre-K care standards and found Primrose shares these values and upholds a high bar across their teachers and ownership/leadership. Our experience thus far has been incredibly supportive, informative...
- Jasi H.
Preschools in Chester, IL
5.0
(2)
Small Chabad preschool located in Stoughton MA. Inspiring constructovist learners with a Reggio approach through a Jewish lense. Catering to age 3 months-5 years.
5.0
"Every person who works at Shaloh House cares so much for each of the children. The warmth and welcoming feeling is felt the second you enter the building. Each child is welcomed and met where they are at. My kids have grown up so much by being there, socially,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
At Crystals Childcare & Preschool, we provide high quality before and after-school programs in a safe, secure and loving environment that allows children to be children. We provide high-quality care for children ages 18 months to 12 years. In order to better serve you, our center accepts all...
5.0
"We love Crystals! My child is always excited to go to “school” everyday. We have attended this daycare for about three years now. The staff & owner have always quickly addressed any issues or concerns that have come up. Their communication has always been top tier....
Care member
4.7
(3)
We are a loving family based daycare.. wonderful loving teachers.. we enjoy doing crafts and teaching the abc’s and 123’s . Also helping kids get ready for school.. we do morning and afternoon for school… we are open from 6am to 6pm ..
5.0
"The director and staff are always friendly to my children. I love that they are always doing activities with the kids and they are learning from those activities. "
John B.
The Goddard School
7420 91St Ave, KENOSHA, WI
5.0
(1)
Choosing the best educational experience for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At The Goddard School, we focus on authentic, fun learning experiences that happen in a safe, caring and flexible environment that children love, and parents trust.
We are licensed for...
5.0
"They are an incredibly student and parent orientated facility that takes excellent time to provide individual care to children. They have the most wonderful teachers and activities for students. I feel confident that both of my children are safe and well cared for...
Marissa K.
Primrose School of North Meridian
4818 North Elsinore Ave, MERIDIAN, ID
5.0
(2)
Brand-new, comprehensive pre-school in Meridian, ID! Primrose Schools has been providing the highest level of care and early education for nearly 50 years and ours is the 1st in Idaho. Full proprietary curriculum (we are a pre-school, not a daycare), provide all meals and snacks (chef on site in a...
5.0
"What a breath of fresh air to have high-quality care in the Treasure Valley! We come from Seattle’s pre-K care standards and found Primrose shares these values and upholds a high bar across their teachers and ownership/leadership. Our experience thus far has been...
Jasi H.
4.5
(2)
The YMCA of Corry's Child Development Center, in partnership with the Pennsylvania PreK Counts program, offers comprehensive early childhood education for preschoolers. The center provides a nurturing environment where each age group receives tailored care and developmentally appropriate activities....
4.0
"Both my children have grown up at the ymca of corry and loved it! "
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KidWorks Gainesville
3003 NW 53rd Avenue, GAINESVILLE, FL
5.0
(6)
KidWorks Preschool Millhopper is locally owned and operated and has been serving the children of working Gainesville-area families since 1998. We offer extended hours, meals and snacks are always included, and we have live streaming webcams so you and your extended family can check in on your little...
5.0
"First of all I do not believe my testimony will do justice to the true feelings I have about this establishment but I will try. In my journey through motherhood I found myself on this road alone from the time I was 2 months pregnant. I had no choice but to put my...
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SPRINGS OF LIFE - ACADEMY
2385 ACADEMY PL, COLORADO SPGS, CO
5.0
(1)
We provide a family-like atmosphere for students and parents, that nurtures long-lasting cherished relationships. We have two convenient locations in Colorado Springs, East Uintah and Academy/Maizeland. Both locations offer infant daycare, toddler daycare, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and...
5.0
"My children have been in Springs of Life since 2022. They all love their teachers and I love how communicable the staff are. They always fill me in on anything that took place during the day and have fun arts and crafts for my children to take home. My youngest has...
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Cordelia Before N Afterschool Childcare
531 Tocia Ct, FAIRFIELD, CA
5.0
(7)
24 hr Childcare 6 Days a Week!
Transportation to and from school!
Our focus is to provide an encouraging educational, social, kind, loving, encouraging safe atmosphere for your children.
We provide the highest quality care.
More then 20+ years of experience!
5.0
"Miss Sandra is easy to talk to, and she works with your child’s specific needs. I had two kids enrolled to her after school program when they were very young and I felt confident that they were in safe hands."
Care member
5.0
(1)
For over forty years children have enjoyed attending The Secret Garden Preschool in beautiful La Selva Beach and Aptos, California. We strive to maintain the standard of excellence established by our founder and maintain a program dedicated to the preparation of children for future academic and...
5.0
"The location is right in the neighborhood for us so we love that! The staff are all reaching for a goal of becoming a teacher or counselor, all of them are in the early education field and are very knowledge when it comes to behavioral and social situations with...
Caley X.
AUGUSTA SCHOOL/SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA
21480 PACIFIC BLVD STE 150, STERLING, VA
5.0
(5)
SERVING THE STERLING AND ASHBURN VIRGINIA AREA. Augusta School is an early education and childcare center located in Sterling, Virginia. The center is just over a mile from One Loudoun and convenient to Route 7 and Route 28.
Augusta School was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide quality...
5.0
"My daughter has been in the care of Augusta School since she was 4 months old. Over the last 5 years they have delivered a safe, fun, energetic environment to help her thrive through each step of life. I was amazed in her younger years at all of the skills and...
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CHILDWORKS, INC.
6215 LITCHFORD RD, RALEIGH, NC
5.0
(1)
Our preschool offers care as early as six weeks up to school-age. Our center provides a loving and home-like environment. We have discovered that at preschool, children build a strong foundation in social, pre-academic, and general life skills that will give them a leg up in school and beyond. At...
5.0
"I absolutely love this center . They have a made me and son so welcomed being that I’m a first time mom it was very hard for me . They keep me updated throughout the day on his daily routines which I love the most and also sends pictures and videos . They also do...
Care member
Teachable Moments
634 Firewood Ln., New Castle, DE
4.0
(4)
Teachable Moments is a family daycare located in New Castle, DE. We specialize in childcare and education for infants through kindergarten. In addition, we provide after school care for elementary school children including homework help.
5.0
"My daughter attended Teachable Moments since she was 2 years old. She is now in kindergarten and thanks to Lynda at Teachable Moments, she helped prepare her. She is great when it comes to communicating about my child and always makes sure to give updates on any of...
Noi S.
Nord Anglia International School New York
44 EAST 2nd STREET, MANHATTAN, NY
5.0
(1)
At Nord Anglia International School New York (NAISNY), we open our doors to children aged 2 to 14, embracing students in their formative years with open arms. Our educational journey begins with specialized teachers in the 2s program and extends through 8th grade. This ensures a continuum of...
5.0
"I'm the parent of a 4th grader. We are very happy with NAISNY. The academics are rigorous but the class size is small enough that the kids are adequately supported in their learning. Technology is used/encouraged for research and presentations and for activities...
Care member
5.0
(6)
OCCP/Care is a small Christian Preschool for potty trained 2 1/2-5 year olds. Our classrooms are Preschool for the 3/4 year olds and PreK for 4/5 year olds. We are a play based program and our instruction follows the Kansas Early Learning Standards. As this is usually a child’s first formal school...
5.0
"My daughter LOVED OCC Preschool! Her teachers were loving and class was fun! She was well-prepared for kindergarten after two years at OCC. "
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Valley Center Preschool
5119 N Valley Center Ave, Covina, CA
5.0
(1)
We are a quality preschool for children ages 2 (diapers OK!) through 5 years old. We are are Christ-centered, developmentally minded with age-appropriate academics. We are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Preschool class times are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with extended daycare before and after...
5.0
"The whole family loves this preschool! We love that our little one was embraced with loving arms from the first day at Valley Center. Starting school was such a smooth transition because of the great teachers. All of the teachers have a great curricumlum while...
Sarah C
5.0
(2)
Gill’s & Giggle’s is a Group in-home daycare that welcomes toddlers and preschooler-aged children. Our daycare follows a Montessori and Waldorf approach and boasts a spacious backyard for outdoor play. Program offers a blend of structured and independent play activities.
Tuition rates differ...
5.0
"The best daycare I could ask for with my daughter. Moving from a different state finding childcare for my daughter is as extremely stressful and Felicia brought so much ease to my mind when it came to that. Couldn’t recommend gills and giggles enough "
Care member
Little Sprouts Watertown
150 Coolidge Ave, WATERTOWN, MA
5.0
(5)
Our school offers the early learning experience you are looking for – whether it’s trusted a preschool program or nurturing infant and toddler classrooms that are more than just “daycare,” our full-time and part-time options offer families the ideal care solution that fits their needs.
Located on...
5.0
"The entire staff is experienced, professional, and communicative. There is low turnover, so everything runs really smoothly. It is a joy to be working with this staff and it creates so much confidence for us as parents to know our daughter is the beneficiary of...
Care member
LE3 INC
35 California Drive, Williamsville, NY
5.0
(2)
LE3 is a nonprofit organization with the mission to Locally Enrich Educational Experiences for all children through academic programming.
Our curriculum covers:
Preschool academics: art, literature, math/numbers, gross motor skills, creative free play 30 Minutes of Physical Education.
School-age...
5.0
"Very cute, small and hands on camp. The councilors are great and very accommodating to any needs."
Isabella O
The JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL
5.0
(4)
Located in the heart of Maitland since 1973, the JCC's Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center is more than just a daycare, we are an award-winning, nationally accredited center for early learning. We serve children of all faiths, ages 8 weeks through Pre-K.
We design every learning...
5.0
"I have three children that have attended (and currently are attending) the JCC in Maitland. This school is full of love and happiness. It is our home away from home."
Samantha T
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Chester, IL
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Chester, IL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Chester, IL. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Chester, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Chester, IL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Chester, IL, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Chester, IL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Chester, IL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Chester, IL on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Chester, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.