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Home Daycare Little School Abc
5.0
When it was time for me to return to work, I looked at a lot of different options on where to place my little angel. As mothers, we learn to rely on our intuition and that is how I decided on Miss Dora and her home daycare. I just got a good feeling about her. And I wasn't wrong. She has been...
- Saundra M.
ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
5.0
My child has attended Alpha Montessori School in Westchester, IL, for almost three years. I highly recommend this school and give it a top rating of 5 star. They are professional, affordable, and genuinely care about children’s development. Mrs. Diana is an amazing educator. I am astonished by...
- Jennifer P.
BUCKTOWN ACADEMY
5.0
Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and family noticed a remarkable difference in our son - his confidence soared, and his vocabulary expanded rapidly. He was just over two years old at the...
- Care member
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.
Zion-Concord Lutheran School
5.0
Best value private christian grade school in the area
- Ryan
Preschools in Elmwood Park, IL
Home Daycare Little School Abc
2634 N 72CT, Elmwood Park, IL
5.0
(3)
I am a home daycare provider with 21 years of experience. I've helped many families by supervising, and monitoring the safety of the children. We keep the records of the children's progress following with the actives we did every day. children learn the ABC's, number's, shapes and colors on a daily...
5.0
"My little one who is almost 5 months has been going here for about 2 months now. Dora and miss Hanna are great! My baby loves them and get super excited when she sees them. I'm very happy with little school abc and would highly recommend them."
Alex H.
Pickett Fence Day Care & Learning Center
36 W Conti Pkwy, Elmwood Park, IL
Pickett Fence Day Care & Learning Center provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Elmwood Park, Illinois, for kids from fifteen months to twelve years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the...
ALPHA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1625 S MANNHEIM RD, WESTCHESTER, IL
5.0
(1)
Alpha Montessori School offers a high quality traditional Montessori curriculum for children two through five years old. We offer a Spanish immersion program as well as half-day, full-day, and extended-day programs. Our teachers have over 20 years of experience and are Montessori certified. This...
5.0
"My child has attended Alpha Montessori School in Westchester, IL, for almost three years. I highly recommend this school and give it a top rating of 5 star. They are professional, affordable, and genuinely care about children’s development. Mrs. Diana is an...
Jennifer P.
BUCKTOWN ACADEMY
1903-05 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(4)
Bucktown Academy is a nature-based program for children ages two through five. We provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience where children are prepared academically and socially for kindergarten. At Bucktown Academy, we believe that children learn through play within a...
5.0
"Our family couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bucktown Academy over the past 18 months. Within just a few weeks of starting, our friends and family noticed a remarkable difference in our son - his confidence soared, and his vocabulary expanded rapidly. He...
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Bright Time Daycare
1757 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL
5.0
(2)
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
"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...
Michelle K.
Zion-Concord Lutheran School
865 S. Church Rd, Bensenville, IL
5.0
(1)
Our Lutheran/Christian school offers a complete educational experience for 3 yr olds to 8th grade. Our Early Childhood program is well respected in the area and highly referenced by our parents. We are not just a daycare center. Our school is fully registered and recognized by the Illinois State...
5.0
"Best value private christian grade school in the area"
Ryan
CREATIVE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL
1735 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
At Creative Scholars Preschool of Chicago, we strive to build a strong foundation for your child’s love of education. With a focus on early literacy development and supporting intellectual curiosity, we promote developmentally appropriate possibilities that enable us to discover the gifts each child...
5.0
"I’ve had 2 children at Creative Scholars: one current and one recently left for PreK. We love the school as the teachers are focused on learning through play. Both girls seemed to advance quickly in milestones as they interact with teachers. Most importantly they...
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AMERICAN MONTESSORI ACADEMY - SOUTH LOOP
47 West Polk Street, Suite G15, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(2)
We are a network of independent Montessori schools that offers year-round, all-day programs based upon the Montessori Method in stimulating learning facilities, located in South Loop and Uptown—Andersonville, and affiliate schools on the North Shore.
Our main objectives are to provide a carefully...
5.0
"We have been members of the AMA community for over 6 years and all three of our children have attended the school at various times during their primary education, from 6 mos - 1st grade. Overall, it has been a magical experience, where our very active boys have a...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Little Marvels believes caring, knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers partnered with committed, loving parents/guardians have the ability to effectively assist children in developing a positive self-image and respect for one another’s cultural differences. We encourage open and honest daily...
5.0
"Our youngest of 4 children is there now, it's been great. We've been there since they opened and they are so caring."
Courtney C.
5.0
(4)
Our academic environment goes beyond traditional teaching methods. It is rooted in a deep-seated belief that establishing meaningful connections between students and teachers is the cornerstone of achieving holistic development and outstanding academic outcomes. We understand that education is not...
5.0
"The staff and teachers do such an amazing job with the kids. "
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Fun & Learning Childcare Home
1726 N Harding, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Fun and Learning Childcare Home is filled with action throughout the week and its goal is to make everyday a homelike feel...
We are opened Monday-Fridays
Doors open at 6:30am-5:30pm
We do provide warm cooked meals for the children which include breakfast, lunch, and pm snack.
Here at Fun and...
5.0
"Janet is such an amazing provider! She encouraged my children to learn and become comfortable in group settings. They've gone onto school and do a miraculous job all thanks to their daycare.
-SR"
Janet N.
GAN SHALOM
3480 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(1)
Opened in 1981, Gan Shalom is Temple Sholom of Chicago’s premiere Early Childhood Education Center. We provide an enriched educational experience devoted to laying the foundation for lifelong learning and strengthening family life through the transmission of Jewish values and traditions through...
5.0
"Gan Shalom is a wonderful, warm, caring environment for my children. I know when I drop them off they are in great hands!"
Jennifer D.
Chicago Children's House
233 W. Huron, Chicago, IL
3.0
(2)
At Chicago Children's House child care's we believe that all children have an innate curiosity to learn. We believe that by offering well-rounded experiences and opportunities to learn and explore, children thrive. We are committed to providing excellent customer service within a childcare setting...
5.0
"We love CCH! Both of our boys have been there since they were infants with our oldest now in the pre-K room. The staff are wonderful and caring. I can drop off the boys without any worries knowing that they are going to have a fun-filled day full of learning, play,...
Catherine C.
5.0
(2)
Edgewater Early Learning Center is a NAEYC & ExceleRate Illinois Gold rated center located 0.4 miles from the CTA Argyle Red line Station. We cater to the individual needs of each child, family and community within our care. There is a unique sense of family-centered care that truly supports the...
5.0
"I have 2 kids attending, one has been there for a while and the other will be starting soon. The staff is fantastic and they have a great center. I trust them wholeheartedly, they've been our go-to place and and we've recommended them many times to others. "
Rob ..
Rayito de Sol Spanish Immersion Ear
2550 W Addison, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
Just open in the city of Chicago!
Rayito de Sol offers a unique alternative for parents and participants to integrate their childcare with bi-lingual language immersion in a licensed and accredited program.
Rayito de Sol offers award-winning child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years...
5.0
"This is not only the most beautiful school I ever visit but the quality of professionals is what got me. The concept of having my child learning Spanish while is in childcare sounds great to me! This place is a MUST to tour if you are looking for a Daycare or...
Albert C.
Take A Break Playcare
2855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
5.0
(1)
Take A Break Playcare offers on demand babysitting in a playroom. Parents drop off children for staff supervised play. We accept children ages 3 months - 13 years. We do not accept any sick children.
We are not a daycare facility. At a basic level, we offer babysitting in a storefront playroom....
5.0
"Ashley and Christine have been very patient with our son. He is having separation issues but they are still very welcoming. I like how the playrooms are separated for younger and older children and that there are cameras in all rooms. And they don't mind that we...
Jonathan M.
5.0
(1)
Fantasy Island Schools for kids, LLC is a multilingual daycare, pre-k, & kindergarten childcare center. We are a multilingual program with a robust and collaborative curriculum optimized for education as well as socialization. We provide healthy meals COOKED FRESH DAILY and offer impeccably clean...
5.0
"Really good school! My kids love it, the food is great. We love this school and we won't leave it."
Olga K.
City Childrens Academy
777 N Green St1st Floor, CHICAGO, IL
5.0
(2)
City Children's Academy is a private childcare center/preschool located in River West (Chicago/Halsted). Our hours of operation are currently 7:30AM to 5:30PM. We offer full and part time programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our mission is to serve the total...
5.0
"When we were first looking at daycares in the city, we toured over 5 different facilities in the area. CCA BY FAR stood out as the most professional and put together - it felt like the kind of place you could trust to care for your children.
Four+ years later,...
Morgan W.
PLAYCATION LLC
1367 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL
5.0
(2)
We offer pay-by-the-hour Playcare for children ages 1-10. Currently, Hourly Playcare can be booked as far as 60 days out or scheduled same day, just 2 hours in advance. So you have the option to plan ahead or book for your last minute needs.
Whether your regular provider isn't available, or...
5.0
"My kids always come here and have a blast! We've been here several times and it's always a great experience. I actually can't get my kids to leave when it's time to go. Great prices and very friendly staff."
Symone H.
Ms. Bethany's School of Cooking
Virtual In Home Classes, Evanston, IL
5.0
(2)
Ms. Bethany's School of Cooking is an online cooking school that is growing to in-person classes as well! I'm here to teach the next generation to be confident cooks.
I offer virtual classes, summer camps as well as local in-home birthday parties and private events. I offer an array of menu...
5.0
"I thoroughly enjoyed taking Bethany's cooking class. She is a wonderful instructor, patient, great at explaining techniques, and makes the class fun! It's clear she has a passion for cooking and teaching. I would highly recommend her classes. Everything we made was...
Susan R
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Elmwood Park, IL
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in Elmwood Park, IL?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in Elmwood Park, IL?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL.
How can I find a preschool near me in Elmwood Park, IL?
When looking for a preschool near you in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.