Best Day Care Centers in Downers Grove, IL
Tutor Time brings a fun-filled approach to early learning and child care. In a bright, friendly, engaging environment, we provide quality experiences for infants to school-age students (up to age 12)...
Infants
Families love the balance of nurturing care and milestone development in this program. In a warm, safe, stimulating classroom, children have a primary caregiver to attend to their needs. Plus, our exclusive, milestone-focused curriculum, Learn from the Start™, was developed by our educational experts to focus on key developmental milestones specific to infants. We emphasize each child’s development, rather than specific age, because all children grow and learn at their own pace, and in their own unique way. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Twos
This classroom is the perfect environment for terrific 2-year-olds. As your child grows more active, becoming an explorer, we provide a safe, engaging environment for them to develop. Learning experiences for 2-year-olds are based around key developmental milestones for this age group, as defined by our exclusive Learn from the Start™curriculum. We’re also here when you need us. Ask your school about flexible enrollment options to fit your family’s schedule.
Also offers: Toddlers, Drop-In Care, Preschool, and more
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Preschool Program, Discovery Preschool
Speaks Spanish
Early learning program is offered to preschool-age children. Preparation for higher learning settings is ensured through hands-on experiences and imitation of practical life tasks. Letters, numbers,...
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Give your child an excellent start at Guidepost Montessori at Downers Grove. Our accredited programs for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten age children offer a safe, inspiring space to...
Nido
Our Nido program offers a nurturing, home-like environment where infants are cared for with warmth, attentiveness, and respect. Montessori-trained guides support each child’s natural development - encouraging movement, communication, and exploration at their own pace. With individualized routines and responsive caregiving, even the youngest children begin building independence and trust in their surroundings. Light-filled classrooms feature thoughtfully chosen materials that foster early cognitive, social, and motor development - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Young Toddler
Our Young Toddler program is thoughtfully designed for children in the transitional stage between infancy and toddlerhood—a time of rapid growth and discovery. In a warm, supportive environment, young toddlers begin to explore their independence while building early social, emotional, and motor skills. The daily routine includes music, movement, storytime, and hands-on Montessori activities that encourage self-reliance and confidence. With gentle guidance, children take their first steps toward independence and begin to engage meaningfully with the world around them. Full-Time tuition listed. Part-time and flexible scheduling options are also available. Contact this location for more details.
Also offers: Toddler, Children's House Preschool
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Center provides a full and part time preschool, as well as, before and after care for school age children. Curriculum revolves around the interests of the children and is implemented through learning...
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Childcare and early education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Curriculum is designed to provide a balance of group and individual activities that promote creativity and exploration. Meeting...
Infant Daycare
Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.
Toddler Daycare
Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.
Also offers: Discovery Preschool, Preschool Program
Speaks Spanish
At Bright Horizons®, we make sure the early years are full of learning and fun. Our early education and preschool program paves the way for school success, with support for each child's individual...
Infant Care
Our infant program is designed to offer a secure place with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine, and who know every day that they’re not caring for any child, but the most important child — yours.
Toddler Care
Our toddler program is designed to provide a safe place for your newly independent child to test out and learn new skills, wonder about everything, and discover how to make friends.
Also offers: Preschool
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Nature-centered preschool program that focuses on environmental awareness. Classrooms offer literacy, math, science, and art stations to encourage learning through discovery. Music and gym...
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Preschool at Avery Coonley introduces children to the school environment and guides their natural curiosity to ignite a love of learning. Our research-based curriculum provides play-based learning...
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Play-based childcare center with a strong focus on developing social skills. Program does not include high tech activities, but instead encourages children to learn through exploration and discovery,...
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Kiddie Academy of Downers Grove offers educational child care programs for children from infant to school age. It provides a nurturing environment with the Life Essentials curriculum, focusing on...
Infant Care - New Beginnings
Our infant daycare and child care program supports early development through sensory learning. Babies explore sights, sounds, and textures in a nurturing daycare setting. This preschool foundation helps your child grow, adapt, and build awareness of their environment.
Toddler Care - Discovering Me
Our Discovering Me program is developed through our Life Essentials® curriculum to grow and reinforce each toddler’s individual needs. Our educators form strong, caring relationships with your toddler and guide them through sensory-based learning experiences that encourage discovery.
Also offers: Preschool - I Can Do It, Early Preschool - Exploring My World
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First Congregational Learning Center is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 1047 Curtiss St in Downers Grove, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Life Long Learners Child Development Ctr is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 2309 Maple Ave in Downers Grove, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Pre-School is a licensed child care center offering daycare programs located at 5211 Carpenter St in Downers Grove, IL. Contact this provider to inquire about prices and...
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