TOP 10 Preschools in Des Plaines, IL

Q: In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Des Plaines, IL?

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

Q: What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Des Plaines, IL?

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL.

Q: How can I find a preschool near me in Des Plaines, IL?

When looking for a preschool near you in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Recent preschool reviews in Des Plaines, IL

Bright Time Daycare

5.0

When looking for a care provider for our infant son, we came across this ad for Miss Ghazala's home daycare. It can be hard leaving your child with someone you don't know, but after meeting her and seeing her home, we felt so comfortable with our decision to have Miss Ghazala watch our son. We...

- Michelle K.

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

5.0

Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare.

- Meghan M.

BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

5.0

I have 2 children at BGMS full time and you will not find a better place to care for your children. The Montessori experience is extraordinary for helping our children become well-rounded, confident, independent people and no place does it better than BGMS. The teachers have so much experience and...

- Martha D.

Jolly Fun House Playschools

5.0

Our 2 year old loves going to Jolly Fun House. She has learned so much in the short amount of time she's been there. The teachers, kitchen and office staff are also great with our child and they are like a big family. I would highly recommend them!

- Bridget D

Little Bird Child Care

5.0

Little bird is amazing. We are so grateful to have found Mazhar. We have sent 2kids here and both have flourished. Our youngest is still at little bird and we continue to be grateful to have found little bird. The kids get healthy meals made at the home everyday and they love love all the wonderful...

- Gladys M.

Preschools in Des Plaines, IL

Bright Time Daycare

1757 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL

5.0

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Dear Parents, I have 10 years experience of working with kids, its really fun spending time with them. Come and visit me and my daycare. D.C.F.S Licensed Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and School Age, Happy, Safe and loving in-homecare, First Aid / C.P.R Certified, Nutritious Meals, Age...

5.0

"I have had my son in this daycare for about a year and we are very happy with the care. Miss Ghazala is very loving and caring towards the children. Some things that were very important for us when choosing a daycare was safety, attention to children, good...

Indra V.

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare

898 Willson Dr, Des Plaines, IL

5.0

(1)

Rubber Ducky Home Daycare located in Des Plaines, IL provides a loving, caring, and educational environment for children from six weeks old and up. The school offers a balanced indoor and outdoor activities focusing on the children's motor, cognitive, and social skills development.

5.0

"Rubber Ducky is the absolute best place for your infant or toddler. My son attended there from 12 weeks old until he was 3.5 Miss Mary and Miss Chris are so loving and will become like family. It is clear that they truly care about the kids at their daycare."

Meghan M.

One Hope United Des Plaines Child Development Center

9375 Church St., Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines Child Development Center has provided the highest quality care and education that parents have trusted for more than 32 years - the first 30 as a model employer sponsored day care for Lutheran General Hospital. Our facility has 25,000 sq. ft. of program space with spacious, welcoming...

Katina's Daycare

1046 Hollywood Ave, Des Plaines, IL

I have a small in-home daycare. I am a mother of 3 fantastic little people! The 5 of us are a very active family. We're always learning new things, doing projects and having fun. My family is one of my greatest accomplishments. I like to get involved with sports that my children are enrolled in and...

Anis Daycare

2146 Spruce Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Ani's Daycare located in Des Plaines Illinois is a listed home-based childcare center that provides a safe and nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infants, toddlers and pre-kindergartens. It offers before and after school programs. The facility is open from Mondays through...

Children's Choice

100 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL

We provide childcare services for ages 6 weeks through 6 years old. We're dedicated to creating a nurturing environment where learning meets caring, one child at a time. Creating excellence in our schools is our passion and it shows in the face of every child in our care.

Ceda Northwest Head Start

1170 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL

Ceda Northwest Head Start is a comprehensive child care program operating in Des Plaines. Illinois. The program is offered to children ages three to five years old, which aims to prepare them for future success in school. The Head Start program provides services for qualified children belonging to...

Toddler Town

1663 Van Buren Ave, Des Plaines, IL

Toddler Town in Des Plaines, Illinois, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from one month to five years old and a half and provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...

DIANE BLOOM

2085 Nimitz Dr, Des Plaines, IL

Diane Bloom located in Nimitz Dr Des Plaines Illinois is a licensed home-based childcare center that provides a nurturing environment to children under its care. It serves infant, toddlers, pre-kindergartens, and school age children. It has a capacity of 8 children at the maximum and is open from...

First Congregational United Church of Christ

766 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL

First Congregational United Church of Christ provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Des Plaines, 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...

BUFFALO GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

950 ELLEN DR, BUFFALO GROVE, IL

Starting at $1950/mo

5.0

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5.0

"I have 2 children at BGMS full time and you will not find a better place to care for your children. The Montessori experience is extraordinary for helping our children become well-rounded, confident, independent people and no place does it better than BGMS. The...

Martha D.

Montessori Academy of Illinois

7429 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL

5.0

(1)

Montessori School for children ages 6 weeks though 6 years of age. Available hours are 6:45am through 6:00pm Monday through Friday. Located downtown Park Ridge, Illinois, across from the Pickwick Theatre.

Jolly Fun House Playschools

7559 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL

5.0

(2)

Our NATIONALLY ACCREDITED private school is located at 7559 West Addison Street in Chicago. The philosophy of the program is a child's learning environment must be creative, warm and stimulating. Our approach to early childhood and elementary education is to give your child more knowledge of his or...

5.0

"My daughter really enjoyed her time at jolly fun house. They have a great summer program with lots of activities to keep any child entertained. Friendly teachers in all their classrooms."

Kathleen L.

Little Bird Child Care

3854 Birchwood Avenue, Skokie, IL

5.0

(6)

Are you looking for a safe, loving, and caring environment for your child? Are you searching for a place where your child feels comfortable, and you have a peace of mind while you are away? Little Birds Child Care is the place where your child gets one on one attention. You will receive daily...

5.0

"Little Bird has cared for both of my children. My son was with LBC from 18 months to 3 years old. LBC did an amazing job preparing him for preschool. My daughter has been with LBC since 6 weeks old. She's blossomed and enjoys the variety of activities offered....

Erica A.

Kiddie Academy of Arlington Heights

880 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, IL

3.5

(8)

A child care learning center that will exceed your expectations. Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and state-of-the art fully shaded playgrounds. Safety, nutrition, and Learning are three very essential pillars our philosophy is built on. Come see for yourself and tour our brand...

5.0

"We are very happy with Kiddie Academy and find the staff and management team very focused to our kids needs. Highly recommend and very glad that we chose Kiddie academy for our family."

Vic G.

Aidas Home Daycare

4832 N McVicker Ave, Chicago, IL

5.0

(4)

I am an experienced daycare provider, with a medical field background. Certified in adult and child CPR as well as First Aid, and licensed by DCFS. I worked 11 years in a residential facility for developmentally disabled children and adults. During the last two years I headed the literacy program...

5.0

"I currently have my three year old daughter, Myliset under Aida's Care and Im so blessed I found Aida. My daughter has been with her a little over a year now and I seen how quickly my daughter has learned her numbers, ABC's, colors, and to be more social with other...

Agustina V.

North Shore Home Daycare

7817 Kenneth Ave, Skokie, IL

3.7

(3)

Hello there, I have a spacious home daycare located in Skokie, IL. I have flexible hours and very competitive rates. At North Shore Home Daycare, your child will be nurtured with care, participate in age appropriate educational activities, creative arts and crafts, enjoy indoor/outdoor play time...

5.0

"We have loved our time with Mrs. Zaidi. Our daughter has been going to Mrs. Zaidi's childcare 2-3 days a week for 8 months, since she was 3 months old. Mrs. Zaidi is kind and caring, and does a wonderful job taking care of our daughter. It's clean and safe, and...

Sarah Beth B.

Devonshire Montessori School

4154 Dempster St, Skokie, IL

Devonshire Montessori School is a premiere educational institution that provides the perfect nurturing and engaging environment in which your child will grow and learn to meet their limitless potential as they develop through the stages of childhood.

Uzma S Child Care

705 Leclaire Avenue, Wilmette, IL

I have experience with birth to 12 years old. I taught in a Montessori school for 15 years, and I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I am available Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., full or part-time. I can speak and read English and Urdu fluently. I am DCFS licensed. Additional details...

Stellina Daycare

8238 N Harlem, Niles, IL

Stellina Home Daycare offers flexible, year-round child care and preschool program with STEAM activities and research based curriculum for children 1-5. We provide also infant care option with experienced teachers with low ratio 1:2(infants and toddlers) and 1:4 (3-5). Our teachers are CPR and First...