The teachers and staff at the Kensington Kindercare are passionate about education and nurturing the growth of the whole child.
All of our teachers have received education and training in early childhood education.The Kensington KinderCare team also participates in semi-annual professional development training and continuing education courses and seminars.
We are dedicated to teaching and making a difference in the lives of our children.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Kensington KinderCare in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We are here to provide a safe and secure educational environment to develop the whole child. We do this by focusing on the development of your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Our staff is waiting to welcome you into our family. We treat each child as our family member, providing a warm and nurturing environment for him or her to learn in.
- At KinderCare, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced in as well. In addition, the front door has a coded entry where only authorized family members have a code to enter, as well as a doorbell for our guests. We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site. Her role is to conduct monthly safety drills, ensure that our staff's CPR and First Aid certificates are current, and ensure that we adhere to the highest cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Illinois Action for Children, CEDA, YWCA, DECFF,others programs
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kensington KinderCare?
The application deadline for Kensington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kensington KinderCare is St. Viator High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Paul Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Flower Garden Nursery School & Daycare Center (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Flower Garden Nursery School & Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 26 students 1 miles 2420 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
1
PK-K
26
Grades: PK-8 | 277 students 1.2 miles 18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
1.2
PK-8
277
St. Raymond School
Montessori School (Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 484 students 1.4 miles 300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.4
PK-8
484
Grades: NS-K | 195 students 1.6 miles 1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
1.6
NS-K
195
A Mother's Touch Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 124 students 1.7 miles 125 N Dryden Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
1.7
PK-K
124
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