With 2,580 preschools and child development centers operating in the state of Illinois, the right daycare option is waiting for you. Whether you prefer a larger preschool with an innovative early childhood curriculum or the cozy personalization of smaller daycare centers, there are Illinois childcare centers to fit every preference and budget. Check out the Quick Search box on the right hand side of the page in order to search for childcare providers by zip code or city/state. You can also click on your Illinois county and follow the links. You will be able to access information about scores of different childcare providers in your area, complete with reviews, business hours, a street view map, the age ranges the childcare providers service, the size of the service, and where the provider is located.
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Spark Academy is a boutique, play-based preschool in Morton, Illinois — founded and led by Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D., one of the only doctoral researchers in early childhood education leading a preschool in Central Illinois. We are not a daycare. Every day is built on the Purposeful Play Framework: academic play, time in a monthly-changing Developmental Playroom, and daily enrichment in Spanish, STEM, Art, Communication, and Music & Movement. Every activity has developmental intention. Programs serve children ages 3 through Kindergarten, plus Camp Play summer camp (ages 3–11). All programs require potty training. Tuition is all-inclusive — teachers, curriculum, supplies, art materials, and daily snacks are all covered. No supply lists. No hidden fees. Our Open Door Policy lets parents walk into classrooms anytime. Our behavior philosophy is simple: behavior is communication. Connection before correction. Purposeful Play. Exceptional Beginnings.
Our AMI member school offers authentic Montessori education for children ages 8 weeks to 6 years, enriched with Spanish immersion and Mandarin programs.
As a small business in Chicago, Seeds of Joy has only ever had a single goal, to make sure that the children of our community are prepared for the road that lies ahead. To meet this daunting task, we’ve developed a daycare center and team that is light years ahead of the competition. Every step of the way, your child will receive our all-around approach to daycare, which mixes social interaction, physical play time, and personal development in equal parts with traditional learning. By providing a comprehensive education, we’re able to help those in our care progress rapidly and be ready when it’s time to start attending school.
At The Learning Experience – Gurnee, we make daycare and preschool fun, safe, and engaging for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Conveniently located near Grand Avenue and I-94, our center serves families in Gurnee, Waukegan, and Libertyville. Our all-inclusive L.E.A.P.® Curriculum blends play-based learning with enrichment in music, fitness, and engineering—all at no extra charge. With nurturing teachers and welcoming classrooms, children gain the skills and confidence they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond
Illinois Autism Center is proud to be the leading destination for families seeking exceptional care and treatment for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Chicago. Our centrally located center provides a comfortable and secure space where children can learn, develop and fully be themselves. Our core philosophy revolves around the belief that each child is an individual with a unique set of strengths and weaknesses. Because of this, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach to autism treatment. Instead, we focus on honoring the distinctiveness of each child, and understand that effective care is rooted in acknowledging these differences to tailor treatment accordingly. Our dedicated team, accredited as Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs), brings a wealth of experience in implementing personalized ABA treatment methodologies. We offer both at-home and center-based therapy options to best serve our families' needs.
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