Little Friends Early Education and Preschool is proud to have served families in the Peoria area and surrounding communities over 25 years. Our school nurtures and educates infants, toddlers, two's, preschool, kindergarten prep, private kindergarten, and school age children in our developmentally appropriate environments. Our mission is to provide a caring and nurturing environment where your child can reach their full potential. We offer children a world of experience to help them develop mind, body, social, self, and character. Our-long term teachers and school administrators are committed to providing quality, consistent care and educational programs. We are conveniently located just off Knoxville Ave and Alta Road, minutes from I-74. We look forward to having you visit our child care and early education center.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Gardening, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
Gardening, STEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Friends Learning Center?
The application deadline for Little Friends Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Friends Learning Center is Daarul Uloom Islamic School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northminster Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northminster Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
Grades: PK-K | 143 students 0.5 miles 10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
0.5
PK-K
143
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 238 students 0.5 miles 10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
0.5
PK-8
238
123 You N Me Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 35 students 1.9 miles 809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
1.9
PK-K
35
Grades: PK-8 | 106 students 2.7 miles 7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
2.7
PK-8
106
Light House Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 17 students 2.7 miles 2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
2.7
K-8
17
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