Schools near Wauconda, IL

“I would highly recommend Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten! They have the best teachers around! The entire staff is so kind and dedicated to teaching! They offer many class options as well as enrichment programs and before and aftercare. The kids are exposed to STEM, music, and they have a wonderfulnature playground! My daughters have spent 3 years at Messiah and are very well equipped for elementary school! I can’t say enough good things about Messiah!”

“We had a wonderful experience at A+ Plus Dayschool with our three children. After moving from the city, the transition for our oldest was seamless. The teachers are incredibly patient, kind, and caring. The director, Ms. Tangee, and the assistant director, Ms. Dulce, are very hands-on and always available to answer questions through the app. Overall, it was a truly positive and reassuring experience for our family.”

“Our child is extremely happy going to Goddard every day. The teachers and staff are very skilled and friendly. They know all kids and parents by name. The security system there is a nice touch, as well. It's a little pricier than other daycares, but the extra cost is worth it knowing that our child is going to a safe place where he is loved every day. The Goddard School demonstrates their passion for kids, and we love it!”

“My children have been students at the school for the last 4+ years. Not only do I think the staff is amazing but the directors and owners are incredible with the kids. My kids loved their experience at this school and I 100% would recommend for anyone considering this school for their children.”

“My son has a few weeks in the academy and loves it. He was always with grandma and we thought that he wasn't going to like it but he loves it. The teachers are friendly and honestly we couldn't ask for better ones”

“Great learning center for children!! Amazing staff extremely clean facility everything about this location is phenomenal and I feel extremely safe leaving my child here! Kudos to this location it’s truly a hidden gem!”

“We just had our daughter's birthday party there. The whole process, start to finish, was great. Eric and his staff were very accommodating. They interacted well with all of the kids and added some great energy! Awesome experience, highly recommend!”

“The staff here are amazing. All so kind and wonderful with the kids. We've had all three children attend The Learning Tree and have been incredibly happy. We will be sad when our youngest heads to kindergarten and our days are over at LT.”

“It's been a year we have taken our son to Kinder Care. We moved one year ago and all I can say is a big THANKS to everyone in this facility. My son loves being here and enjoys time with every teacher he has been with. Thank you to the directors and teachers that are part of my son!”

“Our family absolutely loves The Learning Experience in Lake Zurich. When we were looking to change daycares for both our toddler and infant, we had really high standards from safety, to curriculum to cleanliness. TLE has exceeded all of those. It's so hard to recognize just ONE amazing teacher when I feel that so many of them impact our children's daily lives. Our toddler is a very affectionate child and really thrives with cuddles and playful learning- she lights up every day when she sees Ms. Miriam and Ms. Eva- you can just tell they take extra time to care for her.We could not be more pleased with Ms. Marlene, Ms. IIda and Ms. Kelly (floater) in the infant class.... Ms. Marlene is so caring and organized and compassionate. It's hard to leave your (infant) baby but she makes us feel so secure about the care she provides.It's also abundantly clear that the daycare director Ms. Joanna is excellent at running the center. She is always walking around, checking in with her teachers and she knows all of the children by name. (Which is quite impressive).We would highly recommend The Learning Experience for its friendly & caring teachers, it's cleanliness, it's quality communication and outdoor play yard!”

“The teachers/caregivers at Quentin Road KinderCare treat my child with the same care and respect that we try to provide at home. As a first-time parent, the teachers have helped me feel more comfortable and they’ve even taught me a few new things too! I love that we are all learning and working together. It takes a community and the KinderCare community makes it fun!”

“This daycare has been nothing but amazing to my children and I for the last 3 months. My son was diagnosed with diabetes type 1, I spent 3 weeks calling and calling different daycare in different towns hoping someone would help my son and I, and it was always the same answer. That they had no experience or were certified. But Kinder care was the only daycare that said yes to me since the moment I called. All the staff was willing to take a class on zoom with the nurse and I. All the staff was so welcoming and so friendly since the moment we stepped foot into the daycare, I cannot thank Miss Mayra & Miss Andrea who take daily care of both of my children & ofcourse of Jj the director who is always on top of things and always makes sure to call me with an questions or concerns . Thank you to all the rest of the staff who has been amazing and super friendly to my family and I.”

“My son (8 months old) really enjoyed the infant room. Even just yesterday when I picked him up, he crawls up to me all smiles and then crawled back to his teacher and friends to keep playing! It’s heartwarming to see how much he enjoys his time. Special shout out to his teachers Ms Briana, Ms Alice, Ms Erica, Ms Bella and everyone who has helped him along the way. My son had bottle refusal for a period of time and Ms Alice gave us different suggestions to help us and our son. That was incredibly meaningful to me. We have family and friends comment on how social our little one is and I know that is largely from his experiences in his classroom. In addition the Director Ms Tabatha says hello and goodbye to my son and knows who he is, and that speaks to how involved the leadership is. The facility is clean and secure with key card entry and you receive daily reports with info on bottle amount, diaper changes, notes etc. Thank you Learning Loft team for caring for my little one.”

“St. Barnabas preschool is truly special! The director, Ms. Kathy is passionate, kind and leads a well run program. The teachers are wonderful and loving. We feel so lucky our kids have had the chance to learn and grow in their preschool years at this school. My kids are always excited to go and come home with huge smiles.”

“I would like to know what I have to do to register my 3-year-old daughter with you, what the prices are and what days the children go. I would love more Spanish training, and my 3-year-old daughter also arrived recently.”

“There are not enough things to say that would capture how impressed I am with Goddard- Cary. They are continually finding new ways to engage the kids in enriching learning opportunities. They treat my kids as if they were their own and communicate if there are any concerns. My kids are thriving.”

“As first time parents, we looked at multiple day care centers to find the best fit for our daughter. We came to a decision quickly and knew Bright Horizons and the curriculum they offer for all ages was the best fit for us! Watching our daughter develop in the few months she has attended Bright Horizons, we knew we made the right decision. Everyone we come across are so kind and caring and we see that everyday at drop off and pick up. We receive updates throughout the day on the Bright Horizon app with pictures and how she is doing that day- best thing for first time parents. We highly recommend this center to anyone in the area, you will not be disappointed!”

“We’ve been going to Kiddie Academy since 2021 when my son was 5 mo. We absolutely love the care he has had. The rooms are always very clean and well kept. Most notable are the teachers who have all been so caring and plan engaging, fun and age appropriate lessons for the kids. My son has learned so much and always loves going! Knowing he’s cared for each day is most important. Also, the director, Ms. Ala is so great. There is some teacher turn over but as long as Ms. Ala is there I know my son is in good hands. She’s a main reason we will continue going there and enroll our second child soon. She is very organized, plans fun activities and is so genuine in her care for the kids.”

“I highly recommend I am I Can for Pre School and Daycare! I began taking my daughter to I Am I Can when she was 2. She is now 7 and attending during breaks and summer. As a single mom and a professional in the field, I Am I Can was my first and only option in the area. The staff provides a caring and positive environment throughout the school and to all of the children who attend. The curriculum is structured for children to explore through play and those are the foundational skills I looked for. The owner is responsive in messages, appropriately addresses concerns, and has a strong passion for the safety and well being of each child who attends the center. I have never felt uncomfortable dropping off my child knowing she’s in a good hands or the owner and staff.”

“Both of my kids attended AOS for 3 years and loved their time there. My son was ready for kindergarten after graduating from the All Star 4-yo room and my daughter has made great friends in the Adventurer 3-yo room. All the teachers are kind and truly care about the well-being and happiness of the kids. Everyone loves the outdoor space and water play in the summer. The catered lunch is very convenient for our busy mornings and helps get the kids to try healthy food that they otherwise reject when we try to serve at home. The tuition is very reasonable and the location is hard to beat for where we live.”

“We're thrilled with our experience at this place! Our child enjoys their time here and is consistently happy when we pick them up. After exploring various daycares in the area, the standout factor for us was the attentive and responsive staff who genuinely seem to care.We love this place and couldn't recommend it more.”

“Both of my kids attended Elaine Frank Apachi for two years, and it was an incredible experience. The counselors were warm, attentive, and truly cared about each child’s growth and happiness. The activities were well-organized and engaging, helping my kids build confidence, make friends, and try new things. Communication with parents was excellent, and the camp environment felt safe and welcoming. My children came home every day full of stories and smiles. Highly recommend for a fun, nurturing summer camp experience!”

“I can't say enough great things about the Grayslake KinderCare. My son has been going there for the past 3 years and absolutely loves it. The curriculum is amazing and I can honestly say that he is more prepared for kindergarten than most of his same age peers who do not go to KinderCare due to their amazing curriculum. The teachers are wonderful to work with and take a genuine interest the kids the work with. The Director and Assistant Director as very friendly and very easy to work with. They are very transparent about issue that pop up and are always looking for feedback and/or ways to improve. I can't say enough great things about the Grayslake KinderCare.UPDATE: While I will still believe that Grayslake KindeCare was absolutely amazing for my son and they did a great job of preparing him for Kindergarten, I will say that they are not really equipped to manage school aged kids. While they have an after school program for kids, the school aged classroom has a wide range of ages in the afternoons. Some teachers are great at classroom management, while others are not. There have been days that I walked into the school aged classrooms to find kids throwing things around the room and at each other with staff (often younger staff) on their cell phones not paying attention to students or, on several occasions, one staff told me how stress out and burnt out he was, which showed with his interactions with the kids.One of the things that bothered me is that in the fall when I signed my son back up for KinderCare, I was told that it's a great option because my son would continue to be able to participate in the summer programming offered at KinderCare and, during snow days, all I had to do was call the center to say that he was coming in and we would be all set. That is not the case in practice. What was not disclosed to me is that there are only 25 school aged spots on snow days, half of which go to the kids of center staff (which makes sense). Unfortunately, this means that there are only 8 spots available for other parents on a first come first serve basis. This is problematic when both my wife and I have jobs in which we have appointments with people (hers are office based and mine are community based). This put us in limbo and made it challenging to plan for how to navigate these days last minute. While I get that the school aged kids are not at the center full time, it felt like school aged kids and parents were being pushed out. Then recently, another e-mail went out saying that there are limited spots for school aged kids for the upcoming summer programing. Again, that is now how it was presented to me in the fall. Ultimately, we made the decision to move our son to his school's after care program so he could be with his classmates and meet other kids at his school. While I have brought this concern up to the center director, I found her response to be dismissive and defensive, hence the reason for my update. I think this information is really important for parents to have so they can make an informed decision. These perks that were sold to me in the fall are the reason I paid the higher price for KinderCare programming at the start of this school year, but since those perks don't seem to exist anymore, as a parent of a school aged student, the costs now outweigh the benefits.”