The teachers at the Cary-Grove KinderCare are dedicated to developing the whole child; socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually.
Our teachers hold degrees ranging from Associate degrees to Graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.
Our team strives for excellence by continuing education from our company's Professional Development Days, e-learning seminars, college courses and community resources to ensure we are current on all the industries best practices.
Our center has an open door policy and we strongly encourage open communication daily through informal meetings, notes to our families and parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
The key to our Center's success is our teachers love children and love to teach!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 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
1989
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Cary-Grove KinderCare, our commitment to you is to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment where all children can learn and grow. We have a passion for teaching children that allows us to pass on our love of learning to each child. We strive to instill confidence in every family that each day their child will receive the highest quality of care and education. We invite you to visit and experience all the great things that make us proud to be a leader in Early Childhood Education.
- Safety is a top priority at the Cary-Grove KinderCare. Our front door is locked with a keypad entry, both playgrounds are fenced and all the staff are CPR and First aid certified. Ms. Jessica is the Health and Safety coordinator for the center as well as the district liaison. She keeps the Center up to date on all safety issues and conducts inspections to ensure all safety policies are strictly adhered to in every classroom.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- IDHS - DCFS Parents have do have co-pay : $25.00 for one child; $35.00 for 2+
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cary Grove KinderCare?
The application deadline for Cary Grove KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cary Grove KinderCare is Trinity Oaks Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ss Peter & Paul School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
0.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Barrington ![Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student]( "Brightmont Academy - Barrington Photo - one teacher one student")
Special Program Emphasis
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
7.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Al-azhar Islamic Foundation
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
7.4 miles
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
8.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Quentin Road Christian School ![Quentin Road Christian School Photo]( "Quentin Road Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
9.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
0.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
22102 N Pepper Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students Avg. class size: 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul School
(Catholic)
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wonderland Kids Academy
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
Atonement Christian Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
9195.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
9196.4 miles
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
9196.5 miles
Gr: K-3 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Harvard High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
9196.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
9196.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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