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Preschool: Private
There are many different types of preschool available for your child. Some are run by local schools. Some, like Head Start , are sponsored by federal agencies; others by nonprofit groups such as churches. Some are provided by employers, and others are owned by individuals or corporations. However, just like a child care setting, the most important factor when finding a preschool for your child is the quality of the program.
When choosing a preschool program for your child, it is also important to consider characteristics of your child, of the program, and of the preschool staff. The following are some questions to taken into consideration when looking for a preschool setting:
• Does your child do well in a large group setting or small group setting?
• Do the goals address all areas of children's development, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development?
• Does the staff encourage exploration in the children's interests in the world around them?
• Do the content and materials of the program reflect cultural diversity?
• Are the teachers trained in early childhood education?
• Does the ratio of adults to children comply with state requirements?
• Has the staff been stable over the past few years?
• Does the staff respect different parenting styles?
• In their interactions with children, do the teachers express warmth, interest, and respect for each child?
• Are the teachers engaged with the children most of the time?
All these questions are important to ask when looking for a high quality preschool program. Your child’s experience should be a positive one set in an environment where you feel comfortable and secure in your decision.
Organizations:
A.B.C. Land Preschool
(630) 971-3870
Adventures in Learning
(630) 355-3249
AGAPE Children's Center
(630) 393-4205
All About Caring Early Learning Center-Warrenville
(630) 836-1236
All About Children Early Learning Center
(630) 357-2050
All About Kids Montessori
630-820-1760
All About Learning Early Learning Center
(630) 416-6800
All God's Children
(630) 969-3696
All God's Children Preschool
(630) 289-4077
Aurora Child Development Center
(630) 859-2248
Aurora Early Education and Childhood Program
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(630) 264-3123
Aurora Montessori
7:30am-6:00pm
(630) 898-4346
Batavia Covenant Preschool
(630) 879-3795
Preschool and school age enrichment programs
Beth Shalom Congregation Early Learning Center
(630)961-1818
Bethel Early Learning Center
(630) 968-3232
Learning Together is a class for two to five year children with special needs and their families. All children with developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Integration difficulties and other disabilities are welcomed. Classes meet Thursday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.. Fee: $110 for 10 weeks.
Other classes available. See website.
Bright Beginnings Child Care Center
(630) 858-0100 Ext. 220
Bright Horizons @ Greentree Preschool
(630) 665-2558
Bright Horizons @ the Esplanade
(630) 852-0250
Bright Horizons at Central Park of Lisle
(630) 955-1600
Bright Horizons at the Chancellory
6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
630-250-0400
Butterfield Park District
(630) 858-2229
Butterfield Park District offers a variety of sports and recreation programs for children of all ages. During the summer several day camps are available. Preschool is offered during the school year. Please check their website for updated program offerings.
Buttons & Bows Coop Nursery School
(630) 833-2141
Caboose Club Preschool & Childcare
(630) 964-9811
Calvary Children's Center
(630) 375-8700
Carmel Montessori Schools, Inc.
7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
(630) 393-2995
Celebration Preschool
(630) 325-3271
Chesterbrook Academy - Bartlett
(630) 213-7200
Chesterbrook Academy - Lisle
6:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M.
(630) 245-9800
Chesterbrook Academy - Lisle
M-F 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
630-493-0147
Chesterbrook Academy - Naperville
6:30 am - 6:30 pm
630-527-1180
Chesterbrook Academy - St. Charles
6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(630) 513-8282
Chesterbrook Academy - Westmont
M-F 6:30 am - 6:30 pm
630-493-1233
Chesterbrook Academy- Naperville
(630) 355-7800
Chesterbrook Academy- Wheaton
(630) 871-1500
Children's Creative Corner
6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
(630) 778-9345
Childtime Children's Center - Glen Ellyn
(630) 469-8844
Childtime Children's Center - Naperville
(630) 637-9195
Childtime Children's Center - Villa Park
(630) 834-5625
Christ Church Preschool
(630) 654-1882
Christ the King Church
(630) 629-1717
The Saint Vincent DePaul Society at Christ the King Parish operates a Food Pantry available to the needy of our neighborhood on Mondays from 12:00Noon until 2:00pm.
Preschool and Child care available from Christ the King Early Learning Academy. If you have any questions, need additional information, or would like to schedule a tour please contact the school at 630-627-0640. Registration information and forms can be found at www.ctklombard.org .
Clarendon Hills Christian Children's Center
(630) 789-2533
The Clarendon Hills Christian Children's Center features small classes of no more than 15 students and each group is led by a certified teacher. The Clarendon Hills Christian Center emphasizes:
Christian values
Social skills
Basic skills
Kindergarten readiness
There are programs for:
3 Year Olds Thursday & Friday 9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
4 & 5 Year Olds Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
For more information or register contact us at 630-789-2533
The Clarendon Hills Christian Children's Center is located at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills in Clarendon Hills, IL.
College of DuPage Early Childhood Education Demonstration Center
(630) 942-4223
Community Presbyterian Church Child Care Center & Preschool
(630) 654-4014
Concord Lutheran School
(630) 766-0228
Creative Clubhouse
(630) 530-5042
Creative Nursery School
(630) 420-1065
Creekside Montessori Educational Center
(630) 653-1221
Also located at:
24W500 Maple Avenue
Naperville, Illinois 60540
630-369-6899
Creme de la Crème
(630) 393-0989
Day Star Pre-School (Downers Grove 7th Day Adventist School)
(630)968-8848
Discovery Trail Preschool
630-543-2957
Downers Grove Park District Preschool
(630) 963-1300
Ages 3-5
DuPage Montessori School
(630)369-6899
Elmhurst Academy of Early Learning
(630) 279-2494
Erie Neighborhood House Preschool Program
(312) 432-2218
Offers full-day, year-round care to children ages 2 to 5 years old. mondays through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Family Life Program
(630) 968-0527
First Care of Wheaton
6:30am-6:30pm
(630) 260-2919
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years. Offering full and part time Preschool, Kindergarten, Before & After School, Summer Camp and Emergency Care programs.
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
(630) 668-5147
First Step Preschool - Darien Park District
(630) 968-6400
First United Methodist Church Preschool
(630) 968-7120
Glendale Heights Recreation Department Preschool
(630) 260-6060
Good Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
(630) 961-9055
Grace Episcopal Church Preschool
(630) 323-3819
Great Escape Preschool - Elite Sports Complex
Monday thru Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m.
(630) 968-2699
A creative, innovative and challenging learning environment for your child's early education experience.
Happy Times School
(630) 355-8282
Heritage YMCA Early Learning Center
(630) 420-6600
Heritage YMCA Preschool
(630) 264-3123
Hinsdale Community Preschool
(630) 325-7484
Hinsdale United Methodist Church Preschool
(630) 323-3228
Hobson Cooperative Nursery School
(630) 420-8220
Hometown Child Care
6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
630-898-4663
Immanuel Lutheran Church Preschool
(630) 968-3448
Joy Junction Preschool
(630) 671-9212
Kensington School
(630) 990-8000
KinderCare Learning Center - Addison
(630) 629-6145
KinderCare Learning Center - Bartlett
(630) 837-7511
KinderCare Learning Center - Bartlett
(630) 289-0499
KinderCare Learning Center - Bensenville
(630) 766-2727
KinderCare Learning Center - Bloomingdale
(630) 351-1302
KinderCare Learning Center - Carol Stream
(630) 665-1441
KinderCare Learning Center - Darien
(630) 964-9094
La Petite Academy - Naperville
(630) 961-9966
Learning is Fun Nursery School
(630)357-4836
Let US Care Montessori School
(630) 588-8626
Little Bit Country Preschool
(630) 879-6898
Little People Learning Center
(630) 968-2033
Little Saints Pre-school
(847) 464-5134
Living Lord Lutheran Church Preschool
(630) 830-3630
Lor-Jon Montessori Pre-School
(630) 993-0109
Lord of Life Preschool
(630) 323-3161
Loretto Early Childhood Center
9am-3pm
(630) 690-8410
Ages: 3 to 4 years. Morning or afternoon classes. Curriculum and activities include art, music, science, religion, creative movement and free play.
Master's Christian Preschool
(630) 665-3632
Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn
(630) 469-4727
Montessori Children's Academy
(630) 832-4423
Montessori Moppet Centre
(630) 369-2326
Montessori School of Lisle
(630) 983-7516
Montessori School of Woodridge
7am–6pm
(630) 964-3533
Ages 2 months–7 years. Offering Montessori childcare, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten and primary grade programs.
Naperville Montessori
(630) 904-5399
Naperville Park District's Sunny Days Preschool
(630) 848-5000
Sunny Days Preschool is a balanced program where your child will grow and learn in a stimulating environment. The curriculum focuses on the whole child by providing opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. Our play-based program strives to meet the needs of each individual child by teaching the basic concepts (letters, numbers, shapes, colors) in preparation for the next level of education. Ages: 30-36 mos, 2-4, pre-k
Fees range from $84/month (Resident) to $114/month(Nonresident) & $189/month (Resident) to $219/month(Nonresident)
Naperville Park District's Toadstools & Pollywogs Preschool
(630) 848-5000
Located at the Wigwam in beautiful Knoch Knolls Park, your child will have endless opportunities for investigation and learning. Toadstools & Pollywogs combines traditional kindergarten readiness with an emphasis on environmental education. Recycling and conservation education will be an integral part of the curriculum.
Ages: 3-4 year olds
Fees range from $95/month (Resident) to $125/month(Nonresident) & $140/ (Resident) to $170/month (Nonresident)
New Day Montessori
(630) 428-1334
Oak Brook Christian Preschool Kindergarten & Daycare
(630) 986-9693
Oak Brook Montessori School
(630) 268-9439
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool
(630)830-4851
Pilgrim Preschool - First Congregational Church
(630) 469-3096
Pleasant Dale Park District Preschool
(630) 662-1451
Roselle United Methodist Preschool
School Readiness Center
(630) 355-9141
Offers 1/2 day preschool for children ages 3, 4 and 5.
Seton Montessori School
(630) 655-1066
Sky Blue Scholars
(630) 452-4180
Small Miracles Preschool at Woodridge United Methodist Church
8:45am - 11:00am, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
(630) 968-6095
Small Miracles Preschool is for 3- to 5-year-olds, including those with special needs, to experience a atmosphere of acceptance, love, and understanding while satisfying their natural curiosity about the world around them. Fee ranges from $95 - $165 per month.
St. John's Preschool
(630) 355-1669
St. Marks Preschool
(630) 896-5595
Summer Lakes Coop Preschool
(630) 393-6216
Sunshine Preschool - Wheaton Evangelical Free Church
(630) 668-9252
The Ark Preschool - Glen Ellyn Convenant Church
(630) 858-7755
The Avery Coonley School
(630) 969-0800
The Care Ministries at Trinity Lutheran Church
(630)964-1272
Faith based services including individual, maritial, grief, and addications counseling. Trinity also provides a medical equipment loan closet, Parish Nurse services, and a hospital visitation team. For more information on each of these services, please contact (630) 964-1272.
The Great Escape Preschool
(630) 968-2699
The Little Shepherd Day School
(630) 357-0733
The Wheaton Bible Church Preschool
(630) 260-1600
Trinity Christian Nursery School
(630) 833-1080
Weekday Children's Center
(630) 355-5495
Full-day, year round child care and school year preschool is provided, as well as before/after school care and summer camps.
Westminister Preschool- First Presbyterian Church
(630) 469-2090
Wheaton Montessori School
(630) 653-5100
Educational Materials and Information:
Caregiver Connections
Gateways to Opportunity-The Illinois Early Care & Education Professional Development Network
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