2024 Preschool Childcare Information Fair

2024 

Gail Borden Public Library 

Preschool & Childcare 

Information Fair 

This packet contains information on paicipating providers as of 1/3/2024. 

For a complete list of providers: 

www.gbpl.info/ChildcareFair 

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Main Library 

270 N. Grove Ave. 

Elgin, IL 60120 

847-742-2411 

www.gailborden.info 

@GailBordenPublicLibrary 

@GailBordenLibrary

Did you know that local organizations 

EPEL (Elgin Partnership for Early Learning) 

and 

School District U-46 Give Me Five 

can help you find the right childcare for your family? 

Visit their table, websites or scan the QR code for individualized assistance. 

Give Me Five! is a program that partners with Families, Early Learning Programs, School and 

the Community to ensure that all young children are prepared for learning in Kindergarten. 

The Give Me Five! message emphasizes that parents are a child’s 

first and most important teacher and that learning begins at BIRTH! 

Give Me Five! focuses on a child’s need to 

Talk: listen to stories, hear new words 

Play: learn rules and strategies for interaction with others 

Read: recognize letters, letter sounds, words have meaning 

Do: be an active explorer of the world using all five senses, 

counting 

Write: using play dough, crayons and scissors 

Elgin Partnership for Early Learning (EPEL) is the early childhood collaboration for the 

community. EPEL partners with community organizations like Gail Borden Library, U-46 Give Me 

FIVE, childcare centers, in-home care providers, health care, home visitors and businesses to 

support families and a shared vision of having all children ready for Kindergarten and life. 

Parenting isn’t easy, so EPEL offers an 844-KID-INFO phone line in English and Spanish to help parents 

make connections for childcare programs, child care assistance funding, developmental screenings and a 

website of resources. 

www.elginpartnership.org 

Mission: Elgin Partnership for Early Learning is building a connected community dedicated to helping young children thrive. 

Vision: All children are happy, healthy, and ready for Kindergarten. 

Scan for School District U-46 

Early Learners Department 

Scan for EPEL Website & 

All Childcare Options

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Locations North of Map 10 16 

Locations East of Map 8 15 18 Locations South of Map 1 5 6 9 Locations West of Map 

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A Latere Academy 

Bethlehem Lutheran Child Dev. Center 

Centre of Elgin Preschool 

Harvest Christian Academy 

Kindercare 

Learning Hills 

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Mini Maroons Preschool (located at Elgin 

High School) 

Sabre Tots Preschool Program (located at 

Streamwood High School) 

South Elgin Parks & Recreation Preschool Pals 

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 

St. Hubert Catholic School 

St. John’s Lutheran School 

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St. Mary Preschool 

St. Thomas More Catholic School 

Streamwood Park District - 

Building Block Preschool 

Summit School-Early Learning 

Center 

Two Rivers Head Start 

Westminster Christian School 

Visit bit.ly/PreschoolChildcareFair to view an updated list of providers. 

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2024 

Gail Borden Public Library 

Preschool & Childcare 

Information Fair 

Name Address Phone Number 

A Latere 820 S. Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177 630-659-5532 

Bethlehem Lutheran Child 

340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120 847-741-7743 

Development Center 

Centre Preschool 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 847-531-7010 

Children’s Home Aid & Jerri 

229 Lake Marian Rd., Carpentersville, IL 60110 847-844-5100 

Homann Child & Family Center 

Elgin Partnership for Early Learning 220 E. Chicago St., Elgin, IL 60120 847-452-2457 

Harvest Chrisan Academy 1000 N. Randall Rd., Elgin, IL 60123 847-214-3500 x3393 

Kindercare 2395 Bowes Rd., Elgin, IL 60123 847-622-9475 

The Learning Hills Childcare & 

Preschool 

Mini Maroons Preschool (located at 

Elgin High School) 

171 S. McLean Blvd., South Elgin, IL 60177 224-238-3596 

1200 Maroon Dr., Elgin, IL 60120 847-888-8100 x8150 

Sabre Cubs Preschool (located at 

Streamwood High School) 

South Elgin Parks & Recreaon 

Preschool Pals 

701 W. Schaumburg Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107 630-213-5500 x8626 

1 W. State St., South Elgin, IL 60177 847-622-0003 

St. Catherine of Siena School 845 W. Main St., West Dundee, IL 60118 847-426-4808 

St. Hubert Catholic School 255 Flagsta Ln., Homan Estates, IL 60169 847-885-7702 x203 

St. John’s Lutheran School Preschool 109 N. Spring St., Elgin, IL 60120 847-741-7633 

St. Mary Preschool 103 S. Giord St., Elgin, IL 60120 847-695-6609 

St. Thomas More Catholic School 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60123 847-742-3959 

Streamwood Park District - Building 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood, IL 60107 630-483-3132 

Blocks Preschool 

Summit Early Learning Center 333 W. River Rd., Elgin, IL 60123 847-468-0490 

Two Rivers Head Start Agency West 69 N. Aldine St., Elgin, IL 60123 847-888-0271 

U-46 Give Me Five! 1350 Wing St., Elgin, IL 60120 847-888-5000 

Westminster Chrisan School 2700 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60124 847-695-0310

Name of Preschool/Childcare: 

A Latere Academy 

Address: 

820 S. Randall Rd., South Elgin, IL 60177 

Phone Number: 

630-659-5532 

Website: 

www.alatere.org 

 

Two Day Program: Monday & Thursday, 9am-3pm 

Fee-Based/Sliding Scale/CCAP/Free: 

Annual: $2,800 (scholarships available) 

Ages Served: 

Must turn 4 years old by August 1st 

 

 

1:7 

No 

Faith-Based? 

Director’s Name and Email: 

Kate Rodriguez 

Yes 

Kate.rodriguez@alatere.org 

Licensed by the State of Illinois: 

Yes 

x 

No 

Language(s) 

Full- 

Yes 

x 

No 

 

-in? 

training? 

x 

Yes 

Yes 

x 

No 

No 

Special Needs Programming? 

No 

 

-8 th grade students, provides structure, support, and social 

opportunity for homeschool families through two days of on- 

curriculum plans, and year-round training events for parents. A Latere lives out its meaning (“to come alongside”


Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center 

Address: 

340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120 

Phone Number: 

847-741-7743 

Website: 

bethlehemdcd.org 

 

Daycare Provided Monday – Friday 

7:00am-5:00pm 

-5 

Provided Monday – Friday 

9:00am-12:00pm 

 

N/A 

Fee-Basedree: 

Fee-based and CCAP 

 

6 weeks – 12 years 

 

Toddlers 1:5 

Twos 1:8 Threes 1:10 

PreK 1:10 -Age 1:18 

Faith-Based? 


Kelly Aurand 

bethlehemlutherancdc@gmail.com 

-based daycare. We 

 

 

 

events. 

 

Full- 

X 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

Language(s) 

 

- 

-in? 

training? 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

X 

No 

No 

 

N/A 

What makes your school unique? 

Bethlehem Lutheran Child -based daycare that seeks to provide a warm, 

 

 

 

-esteem), 

-

Name 

Name 

of 

of 

Preschool/Childcare: 

Preschool/Childcare: 

Bethlehem 

Centre Preschool 

Lutheran Child Development Center 

Address: 

Address: 

340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120 

100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120 

Phone Number: 

Phone Number: 

847-741-7743 

847-531-7010 

 

Days/Hours Offered: 

Website: 

Website: 

bethlehemdcd.org 

centreofelgin.org/preschool/intro/ 

Daycare Preschool Provided Explorers Monday (2-2.5 – Friday yrs.): T/Th for 1.5 hours 

7:00am-5:00pm 

Pre Wee Folks (2.5-3 yrs.): T/Th for 2 hours 

Wee Folks (3-young 4 yrs.): T/Th or MWF, with Spanish 

-5 

enrichment class available 

Provided Pre-K Monday (4-5 yrs.): – MWF Friday or M-Th, with Spanish enrichment class 

9:00am-12:00pm 

available 

-Age Program (3.5- 

 

Before and After School Care: 

Wee Folks and Pre K students have the option for before and/or 

N/A 

after care for an additional fee. Extended care provides an 

additional hour before and/or after to your child’s class. 



Kelly Kerry Aurand Reynolds, Early Childhood Supervisor 

bethlehemlutherancdc@gmail.com 

reynolds_k@cityofelgin.org 

Fee-Basedree: 


Fee-based and CCAP 

Fee-based 

 

Ages Served: 


2-5 years old 

 

Teacher/Child Ratio: 

2 years old – 1:8 Toddlers 1:5 

Twos 1:8 Threes 1:10 

3 years old – 1:9 

PreK 1:10 -Age 1:18 

4-5 years old – 1:10 

Faith-Based? 

Faith-Based? 

-based daycare. We 

 

 

No 

 

events. 

Language(s) 

 

Licensed by the State of X 

Yes x 

No Language(s) Spoken by Staff 

 

English & Spanish - Our classes are primarily taught in English, 

Full-time Full- Daycare: X 

Yes x 

No - 

however we do offer a Spanish enrichment class for both our 

Wee Folks and Pre K programs. 

Do -in? 

you offer drop-in? 

Yes X x 

No 

 


Do training? 

you require potty Yes X 

No 

Potty training required for Wee Folk, PreK, & Multi-age, but is not 

N/A We may be able to provide accommodations in our 

required for Preschool Explorers and Pre Wee classes. 

program based on children’s needs. 



Bethlehem Lutheran Child -based daycare that seeks to provide a warm, 

Our preschool prioritizes holistic development, emphasizing social interaction, hands-on learning, STEM activities, 

 

and essential kindergarten readiness skills. Nestled within the secure and private preschool wing of the Edward 

 

Schock Centre of Elgin, our dedicated space fosters independence, social growth, and emotional development. 

 

We lay a strong foundation for cognitive learning, preparing your child for future academic challenges. We 

-esteem), 

encourage creativity through a blend of structured and unstructured activities, providing a vibrant canvas for your 

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child to express, explore, and connect with peers. Join us on this enriching journey, where your child not only 

learns to create and explore but also engages in collaborative play, establishing a lifelong curiosity for learning.


 

 

 

 

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KinderCare 

Address: 

2395 Bowes Road, Elgin, IL 60123 

Phone Number: 

847-622-9475 

 

Daycare: Ages 6 weeks – 12 years 

Monday – Friday, 6:15am-6:15pm 

Preschool Program: Ages 3-5 


 

Ages 6-12 years 


 


Karen Zipoy 

kzipoy@kindercare.com 

Website: 

kindercare.com/our-centers/elgin/il/301727 


Fee-based 

Ages Served: 


 

Babies 1:4 Toddlers 1:5 

Twos 1:8 3-5 years 1:10 

Kindergarten and school age 1:20 

Faith-Based? 

No 


X 

Yes 

No 

Language(s) 

Full- 

X 

Yes 

No 

-in? 

training? 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 


Yes 


 

development trainings 

 

 

walk into our center that you feel welcomed and a part of our KinderCare family!


The Learning Hills Childcare & Preschool 

Address: 

171 S. McLean Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177 

Phone Number: 

224-238-3596 

 

Monday-Friday 6:30am- 

Website: 

 

Fee-Basedree: 

CCAP 

Ages Served: 

6 -12 years old 

 

 

Yes 

Infants 1:4 Toddlers 1:5 

1:8 Preschool 1:10 

School-age 1:20 

Faith-Based? 


Vanessa Lester 

No 

vanessa@learninghills.com 


x 

Yes 

No 

Language(s) 

Full- 

x 

Yes 

No 

 

-in? 

training? 

Yes 

Yes 

x 

x 

No 

No 

 

NA 

 

-esteem, self- 

 

-


Mini Maroons Preschool 

Address: 

1200 Maroon Drive, Elgin, IL 60120 

Phone Number: 

847-888-8100 ext. 8150 

 

 

 

- 

 

Website: 

 

Fee-Basedree: 

$250 for 2024- 

 

3- 

 

1:3 

 

Faith-Based? 


 

nicolesmith@u-46.org 

No 

 

Full- 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

X 

No 

No 

Language(s) 

students 

 

-in? 

training? 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 

 

 

 

class. As a result, our 

 

 

We -


Sabre Cubs Preschool (located in Streamwood High School) 

Address: 

701 W. Schaumburg Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 

Phone Number: 

630-213-5500 ext. 8626 

Website: 

N/A 

 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:40am-12:10pm 

No School Monday or Friday 


$250 for the school year 

Ages Served: 

3-5 

 

 

2:1 children to teachers 

No 

Faith-Based? 


Lindsay Crane 

lindsaycrane@u-46.org 

No 


Full- 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

X 

No 

No 

 

Many of our high school students speak Spanish and work 

with our bilingual preschoolers and families. 

-in? 

training? 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 


No 


Our program is an integral part of our Family and Consumer Sciences department at Streamwood High School. 

The high school students enrolled in the class plan and execute engaging lessons in all subject areas. This allows 

and ensures more individual learning and assessment. Our program is unique as it 

allows our high school students to have a true hands- 

their teaching style and strengths. There is no in-district -46 

-preschool days. Please reach out if you are interested or would like 

to schedule a tour.


South Elgin Parks & 

Address: 

1 W. State St., South Elgin, IL 60177 

Phone Number: 

847-622-0003 

Website: 

 

 

2 years old: Saturday 9:30-11am 

3 years old: M/W or T/Th 9-11:15am & 11:45-2pm 

4 years old: M/W/F 9:15-11:45am or 12:15-2:45pm 

4 years old: T/Th/F 9:15am- 

 

year olds. 

 

K-5 th Grade 

M-F 3-6pm at Corron Elementary 

 


Krista McKinney 

kmckinney@southelgin.com 


Fee-Based 

Ages Served: 

2-4 years 

 

1:9 

Faith-Based? 

No 

 

Yes 

X 

No 

 

Full- 

Yes 

X 

No 

English only 

-in? 

training? 

*see note above 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 


Yes – 


We are right by SEBA Park –


St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 

Address: 

845 W. Main St., West Dundee, IL 60118 

Phone Number: 

847-426-4808 

Website: 

www.st-cath.net 

 

Pre-K 3: MWF 8:30-11:30 

Pre-K 4 Plus More!: M-F 8:20-11:30; plus More! Begins at 11:30 

 

Pre-K 3 must turn 3 on or before September 1 of 2024, and Pre-K 4 

must turn 4 on or before September 1 or 2024. 

 

Monday – Friday 

Pre- 

 


Colleen Cannon 

-cath.net 


Fee-based 

Ages Served: 

Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4 

 

1:10 

Faith-Based? 

Pre-Kindergarteners are introduced to 

our Catholic faith throughout our day. 


Yes 

X 

No 

Language(s) 

Full- 

Yes 

X 

No 

-in? 

training? 


X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 


We work with District 300 for those students in our school 

 

Our Pre-re exposed to a 

 

play. Our Pre-K 4 plus More! program further develops the children’s skills in a nurturing environment. Pre-reading and math skills are introduces using 

 

language development, eye-s. 

Our Pre- faith- 

friendly environment. Pre-Kindergarteners receive a balanced of structured learning and free play. The children begin to develop meaningful friendships, 

self-esteem, and respect for themselves and others as they prepare for their future years at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. Our school begins at 

the Pre- th grade.


St. Hubert Catholic School 

Address: 

 

 

847-885- 

Website: 

www.sthubertschool.org 

 

-year-old Three Day Preschool (MWF) – - 

-year-old Five Day Preschool – - 

-year-old All Day Preschool – - 

 

 

-year-old Preschool – 8 th grade 

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Fee-Basedree: 

Fee-based 

Ages Served: 

– 8 th grade 

 

 

Faith-Based? 

 

 

 

 

X 

Yes 

 

(s) 

Full- 

Yes 

X 

 

- 

 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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St. John's Lutheran School Preschool 

Address: 

109 N Spring St., Elgin, IL 60120 

Phone Number: 

847-741-7633 

Website: 

www.stjohns-school-elgin.org 

 

Monday - Friday 

Morning Program 8:00-11:00am 

Full Day Program 8:00am-2:45pm 

Flexible scheduling 

 

Monday - Friday, 3-4 years old 

7:00-8:00am and 2:30-6:00pm 

 


 

n@stjohns-school-elgin.org 


Fee-based 

Ages Served: 

2-4 years old 

 

1:10 

Faith-Based? 

Lutheran) 


Full- 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 

 

 

have Spanish- 

-in? 

training? 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 

 


Peanut-free campus 


 

recently renovated our spaces and are geared toward Preschool to 1 st Grade. Our large air- classrooms


St. Mary Preschool 

 

 

 

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Fee-Baseree 

$4780 + 

 

3-4 s 

 

 

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Faith- 

 

 

 

 

 

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X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

 

 

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X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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St. Thomas More Catholic School 

Address: 

1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin, IL 60123 

Phone Number: 

847-742-3959 

Website: 

www.stmcentral.org 

 

Age 3 years – Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday 

8:00-11:00am 

Age 4 years – Monday through Friday 

8:00am--11:30am half day 

 


6:30-7:30am, ages PreK 3 – 8 th Grade 

2:30-6:00pm, ages PreK 4 – 8 th Grade 


Sonja Keane 

skeane@stmcentral.org 


Fee-based 

Ages Served: 

3 years old – 8 th Grade 

 

1:10 

Faith-Based? 

Yes, we incorporate Catholic e 

into the curriculum so that the children 

learn that Jesus loves them. 


Full- 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 

 

 

some Spanish- 

-in? 

training? 


X 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 


We work with District U-46 for those students in our 

 

 

nurturing, engaging, hands-on learning environment where your child will build social skills and gain self- 

-centered literacy 

 

throughout the day. Our school begins at the Pre-


Building Block Preschool – Streamwood Park District 

Address: 

550 S Park Blvd. Streamwood, IL 60107 

Phone Number: 

630-483-3132 

Website: 

-block- 

 

2.5 year old – – 9:00 to 10:30am 

3 year old – – 9:00 to 11:30am 

– 9:00 to 11:30am 

4 year old – – 9:00 to 11:30am 

– 9:00 to 11:30am 

 

 

-Basedree: 

 

Ages Served: 

2.5 to 4 years 

 

2.5 year old – 1:6 

3 year and 4 year old – 1:10 

-Based? 


Michelle Wolverton 

 

No 


Yes 

x 

No 

 

- 

Yes 

x 

No 

Primarily English 

-in? 

training? 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

x 

No 

No 

Programming? 

 

 

 

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- and use a curriculum geared to make sure 

students are ready 

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Summit Early Learning Center 

Address: 

333 W. River Road, Elgin, IL 60123 

Phone Number: 

847-468-0490 

Website: 

summitelgin.org 

 

2, 3, and 5- 


8:30-11:00am or 12:30-3:00pm 

 

 


Free 

Ages Served: 

3-5 years old 

 

1:10 

No 

Faith-Based? 


Linda Breen 

lbreen@summitelgin.org 

No 


Yes 

X 

No 

Language(s) 

Full- 

Yes 

X 

No 

-in? 

training? 

Yes 

Yes 

X 

No 

No 


No 


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social- 

literacy, and self- 

Summit Early Learning Center is FREE to all families. We provide speech and language enrichment to all students. 

Our family engagement program provides parents and caregivers with resources to support their children’s 

-opment. We work closely with school districts to help families access


Two Rivers Head Start Agency West 

Address: 

69 N. Aldine St., Elgin, IL 60123 

Phone Number: 

847-888-0271 

Website: 

www.trhsa.org 

 

Daycare 


6:30am-6:30pm 

Ages 3-5 years 

 


Sliding Scale 

Ages Served: 

3-5 years old 

 

1:10 

No 

Faith-Based? 


Jennifer Bey 

 

No 


Full- 

X 

X 

Yes 

Yes 

No 

No 

 

 

some Spanish- 

-in? 

training? 


Yes 

Yes 

X 

X 

No 

No 


Special menu available for children if needed. We also 

have sensory play and speech therapy.


 

 

 

 

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