McHenry Area Preschools
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A Child's Place Early Learning Center-McHenry
A Child's Place- Volo
Creative Playtime Preschool
Edgebrook Elementary School Early Childhood Education
I Am! I Can! Preschool & Daycare Center
Joyful Noise Christian Preschool
Kindercare
Little Scholars
McHenry Montessori School
Nature's Scholars Enrichment Center
Noah’s Ark Preschool
Northwestern Medical McHenry Hospital Child Care Center
Shepherd of the Hills
St. John the Baptist School
Zion Luthern Church & School
Parents' Guides to Choosing the Right Preschool/ Daycare
A Child's Place Early Learning Center-McHenry
Address: 1159 Adams Dr., McHenry, IL 60051
Phone: (815) 385-3311
Webpage: https://www.achildsplacedaycare.com
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Director:Jennifer Otterson
Ages: 6 weeks through 12-years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am- 6:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
A Child's Place Early Learning Center-Volo
Address: 26705 W Commerce Drive, Ste. A Volo, IL 60073
Phone: (847) 201-1760
Webpage: https://www.achildsplacedaycare.com
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Director: Valerie Aronson
Ages: 6 weeks to 12-years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am- 6:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Creative Playtime Preschool
Address: 3720 Greenleaf Avenue, Island Lake, Illinois 60042
Phone: (847) 526-8795
Webpage: https://villageofislandlake.com/administration/creative-playtime-preschool/
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Director: Carmen Brush
Ages: 2-5 years old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Registration Begins: February 4th
Last Updated: 04/2020
Edgebrook Elementary School Early Childhood Education
Address: 701 North Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (779) 244-1200
Webpage: https://www.d15.org/edgebrook
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Director: Michelle Reinhardt
Ages: 3-5 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7:50 am- 3:50 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration; Child must be screened first. Contact Angie Curry (779-244-1015) for a screening packet
Last Updated: 04/2020
I Am! I Can! Preschool & Daycare Center
Address: 3707 Grant Dr., Johnsburg, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 363-1333
Webpage: https://iamican.info
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Director: Trevor Johnson
Ages: 2-8 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:00 am- 6:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Joyful Noise Christian Preschool
Address: 2107 Lincoln Rd. McHenry, Il 60051
Phone: 815-344-5888
Webpage: www.joyfulnoisepreschoolmchenry.com
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Director: Dori Hauser
Ages: 2-5 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am -3:00 pm
Registration Begins: Registration for 2-year-olds begins in October; Registration for 3 to 5-year-olds starts in February.
Last Updated: 04/2020
KinderCare
Address: 4717 W. Crystal Lake Road McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-385-2499
Webpage: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/mchenry/il/070452
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Director: Karen Grabow
Ages: 14 months to 12 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Little Scholars
Address: 2214 Route IL-120, McHenry, IL 60051
Phone: (815)-271-5095
Webpage: https://little-scholars.us/
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Director: Betty
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 5:30 am -6:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
McHenry Montessori School
Address: 5213 W. Elm Street, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: (815) 344-1015
Webpage: http://mchenrymontessori.com
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Director: Lori Lanphier
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Nature's Scholars Enrichment Center
Address: 4400 Beck Lane, Ringwood, IL 60072
Phone: (815) 653-0240
Website: https://www.naturesscholars.com
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Director: Mary Fluger
Ages: 6 weeks through 12 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Noah's Ark Preschool
Address: 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry IL 60050
Phone: (815) 6388-0158
Website: https://
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Director: Kim Niehaus
Ages: 2 years through 12 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 05/2020
Northwestern Medical McHenry Hospital Child Care Center
Address: 4201 Medical Center Dr. McHenry, Il 60051
Phone: 815-363-2356
Website: https://child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/il/mchenry/nmmchenry
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Director: Linda Flynn
Ages: 6-weeks through 12-years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6:30 am til 6:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Shepherd of the Hills
Address: 404 N. Green St., McHenry IL
Phone: 815-385-4030 ext. 109
Webpage: http://www.shepherdofhills.org/40
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Director: Jennifer Walker
Ages: 3-5 years-old
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
St. John The Baptist Preschool
Address: 2304 W. Church St. Johnsburg, Il 60051
Phone: 815-385-3959
Webpage: https://stjohnschool.com
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Director: Brenda
Ages: 3-5 year-olds
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday; 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Zion Lutheran Church & School
Address: 4206 W. Elm Street, McHenry IL 60050
Phone: (815) 385-4488
Website: https://zionmchenry.org/school/
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Director: Rev. Mark Buetow
Ages: 3 years-old through Kindergarten
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Registration Begins: Open Registration
Last Updated: 04/2020
Parents' Guides to Choosing the Right PreSchool/ Daycare Program
A Parent’s Guide to Quality Child Care: Provided by 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care
Illinois Governor's Office of Early Childhood Education: A comprehensive site for families looking for Early Childhood Education opportunities for their child. Articles on how to find a preschool that fits your child and databases of Illinois licensed Preschools, licensed home care providers, and daycares for older children.
How to Choose a Preschool: Bright Horizon’s offers tips on what to look for in a preschool for your child.
How to Pick a Preschool: Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education shares five things to watch for as you visit and assess a preschool program.
Simple Tips for Parents: Get Ready to Read explains the different preschool educational philosophies and preschool settings.
What to Look For in Infant Daycare: KinderCare teachers share their top suggestions on how to find the perfect child care center for your new baby.
Selecting a Child Care Program: Visiting and Asking Questions: Childcare.gov provides checklists such as “15 Must-Haves for All Child Care Programs” and “Five More Essential Questions: Work and Family Life” that help you to decide which child care program is right for you.
