Ed Kulach, the owner of Kids R Kids, is proud to say that business is "the Taj Mahal of private preschools." One look around the place, and parents are bound to agree with him. Serving children from 6 weeks old to 12 years, KRK is the first of its kind in Illinois but there are 170 other locations in the United States.
KRK features bio-metric log-in so parents know their children are completely safe. Parents can also log into a website for live streaming of what their kids are doing. KRK offers an intensive curriculum and a bus to local schools. There is also a Smart Board, an interactive whiteboard the children will be able to use with their teachers.
Walking into Bright Horizons, which opened in 1992, one is struck by the peace and order within. This child-care and early-education center strives to give the best care to the children in their charge, including serving organic foods. Bright Horizons has a place for children ranging from 6 weeks old to 6 years old (up to 12 years old for drop-in care). The center is located just northwest of the intersection of Route 14 and South Main Street, not far from the Metra station.
First United Methodist Preschool is a part of First United Methodist Church, a congregation of about 1,500.
The preschool boasts a teacher-to-student ratio of 1-to-6, keeping two teachers in each classroom, which averages about 12 students per class.
Being connected to the Methodist church, the school offers daily prayer, Christian curricular topics and monthly chapel times.
All staff have several years of Early Childhood Education and each staff member gets recertified each year in CPR and First Aid.
The preschool offers convenient pick-up and drop-off procedures to make the process easier for parents of young children.
We live out of gratitude for God's gifts in our lives and our recognition that Christ is the Lord of our lives. Whether in small groups or large weekly worship gatherings, we want to express our devotion to Christ, hear and understand God's Word to us in Scripture, welcome the presence of the Holy Spirit, offer ourselves and our resources for the Jesus Mission, and be sent out for the healing of the world in Jesus' name.
Located on the north side of McHenry Road, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod network of churches. It is home to My Father's World preschool and offers summer camps as well as youth groups throughout the year. Prince of Peace offers Bible studies and multiple worship choirs and bells and chimes, and is active in ministry, locally and internationally.
Montessori Pathways School is run by the owner Alena Baradzina. This school focuses on early education and offers individual attention in an atmosphere that fosters creativity and intellectual curiosity. Music, dance, gym, and Spanish classes are also available.