How many KinderCare pre-kindergarten's are there in Lake Forest?

There are 14 KinderCare pre-kindergartens within 15 miles of Lake Forest.

What age should you start pre-kindergarten?

It’s their senior year of preschool! Let us get your kiddo ready for the years ahead. We provide pre-k programs for children ages 4-5 years old.

How do I enroll my child in a KinderCare pre-kindergarten program?

Visit our location finder and enter your Zip Code to see which locations are nearest you. Reach out directly to the center director at your chosen location to get the process started. Check out our How to Enroll page for more details.

What is accreditation and are Lake Forest KinderCare centers accredited?

Accreditation is an official review process performed by a nationally-recognized outside agency. Our centers pursue national accreditation from one of three national child care accreditation agencies: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) To find out which accreditations the KinderCare daycare centers in Lake Forest have, please visit the individual center pages.

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Pre-K in Lake Forest, Illinois

Get your child ready for kindergarten in our Lake Forest pre-k's.

It's important to choose a learning environment that will help your child thrive and prepare them for the years ahead. Our pre-K classrooms in Lake Forest are designed to foster a love of learning and a sense of belonging.

Explore our pre-k programs at a location near you!

Give your child a bright future with KinderCare's award-winning and accredited pre-k programs in Lake Forest. Currently we have 14 pre-kindergartens in or nearby Lake Forest which can be found just below.

14 Pre-Kindergartens in Lake Forest, IL

1. Phillip Road KinderCare

6.4 miles Away: 5 E Phillip Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 680-7771

2. Vernon Hills KinderCare

7.2 miles Away: 451 Creekside Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 680-3835

3. Gurnee KinderCare

8.2 miles Away: 4574 Brookhaven Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 360-1122

4. Lake Cook KinderCare

9.0 miles Away: 1025 E Lake Cook Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 541-4406

5. Mundelein KinderCare

9.3 miles Away: 695 S IL Route 83, Mundelein, IL 60060
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 970-9554

6. Schoenbeck KinderCare

10.7 miles Away: 780 Schoenbeck Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 459-9231

7. Hunt Club KinderCare

10.9 miles Away: 6480 Gurnee Mills Cir W, Gurnee, IL 60031
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 360-1135

8. Glenview Knowledge Beginnings

11.1 miles Away: 2401 Compass Rd, Glenview, IL 60026
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 729-0204

9. Baldwin Road KinderCare

12.0 miles Away: 1653 N Baldwin Rd, Palatine, IL 60074
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 359-2270

10. Grayslake KinderCare

12.4 miles Away: 790 N Lake Street, Grayslake, IL 60030
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 548-9374

11. Mount Prospect KinderCare

13.3 miles Away: 300 W Kensington Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Ages: 6 weeks to 6 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 255-1585

12. Lake Zurich KinderCare

13.4 miles Away: 550 W Cuba Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 438-9330

13. Round Lake Beach KinderCare

13.7 miles Away: 1512 North IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 543-7910

14. Des Plaines KinderCare

14.8 miles Away: 8650 W Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Ages: 6 weeks to 5 years
Open: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
TUITION & OPENINGS

(847) 803-9929

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Pre-K in Lake Forest, Illinois

Get your child ready for kindergarten in our Lake Forest pre-k's.

Explore our pre-k programs at a location near you!

14 Pre-Kindergartens in Lake Forest, IL

1. Phillip Road KinderCare

2. Vernon Hills KinderCare

3. Gurnee KinderCare

4. Lake Cook KinderCare

5. Mundelein KinderCare

6. Schoenbeck KinderCare

7. Hunt Club KinderCare

8. Glenview Knowledge Beginnings

9. Baldwin Road KinderCare

10. Grayslake KinderCare

11. Mount Prospect KinderCare

12. Lake Zurich KinderCare

13. Round Lake Beach KinderCare

14. Des Plaines KinderCare