Our teachers are passionate about the care and education of children.
We have been a proud member of the Aurora community for over 25 years.
Our team of teachers possess over 150 years of experience in the field of early childhood education; this experience provides children and families with the utmost knowledge, passion, and dedication towards your childs educational advancements available.
Our friendly staff looks forward to meeting you, and welcoming you to our KindarCare family.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Long Grove KinderCare in Aurora! We are looking forward to visiting with you and introducing you to our team of experts. We will be the "home-away-from-home" for your child and your family. With our family-friendly atmosphere, your child will feel the love and respect necessary to develop a strong sense of self. Here at KinderCare, our preschool programs are designed toprepare yourchild for elementary school and beyond. They will receive support from a team of child development educators with a passion for teaching and nurturing children. Our school is proud to serve the communities of Aurora, Naperville,and Oswego as well as other surrounding areas. Our buses allow us to provide transportation to many schools in the 204 School District, 131 School District and 308 School District. We look forward to the opportunity to become a part of your child's educational experience!
- At KinderCare Learning Centers, 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 with locked gates as well. In addition, the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have a code to enter. We have a Health-and-Safety Coordinator on site to ensure that fire and tornado drills are done monthly, first aid and CPR certifications are up to date, as well as maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Yes, IDHS, NACCRRA, YWCA and DCSF Referral Credit $200.00 for current and new families, discuss with CD about specifics
- 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Long Grove KinderCare?
The application deadline for Long Grove KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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