Welcome to KinderCare in Highland! We’re a nationally accredited learning center with dedicated teachers and staff.
We provide quality education in a safe environment. We have over 100 years combined teaching experience.
Don’t hesitate to drop by, call or email us with any questions. We look forward to serving you!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to HighlandKinderCare! Our NECPA accredited and level 4 Paths to Qualitycenter is located off of 45th St. in Highland. Weare minutes away from 80/94 and service many families fromneighboring towns. We haveover 100 years of combined Early Chlidhood experience! Our dedicated and passionate staff are here to help foster your child's love of learning. Our research-based curriculumhas been developed by early childhood education specialistsand our certified teachers are dedicated to making learning fun.We look forward to hearing from you soon!
- Highland KinderCare adheres to the highest level of safety, cleanliness and maintenance standards. Your child is protected through mandated security protocols, including a single-entry through keypad access, daily sign-ins and strict parent and guardian identification procedures. We also adhere to KinderCare's name-to-face checks each half hour of your child's stay. We pledge to provide you with the highest level of security so your child can learn in a safe and fun environment.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Illinois action for children, Lake County (step Ahead)
- 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 Highland KinderCare?
The application deadline for Highland KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Highland KinderCare is Bible Baptist School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Christian School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children Of The Earth Montessore School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children Of The Earth Montessore School
Daycare / Preschool
9005 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
Highland Christian School ![Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!]( "Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!")
(Calvinist)
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace School ![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!]( "Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!")
(Catholic)
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Bible Baptist School
(Baptist)
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bible Baptist School
(Baptist)
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Calumet Christian School
(Christian)
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plum Creek Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Highland Christian School ![Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!]( "Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!")
(Calvinist)
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace School ![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!]( "Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!")
(Catholic)
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Bible Baptist School
(Baptist)
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Calumet Christian School
(Christian)
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
2.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 195 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children Of The Earth Montessore School
Daycare / Preschool
9005 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
1.1 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
Highland Christian School ![Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!]( "Highland Christian School Photo - First day of school for 2025-26!")
(Calvinist)
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 708 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace School ![Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!]( "Our Lady Of Grace School Photo - Thank you teachers!")
(Catholic)
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
9179.8 miles
Gr: PK-12
Manteno Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
9179.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
9180 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
9180.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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