Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Highland KinderCare
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & 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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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
9005 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Calvinist
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Baptist
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Baptist
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Baptist
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
2261 Indiana Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(219) 558-7066
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Calvinist
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 34 students
Baptist
8720 Orchard Dr
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-1314
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
9005 Indianapolis Blvd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2481
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K | 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
2450 Lincoln St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-1333
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Calvinist
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 838-0356
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3025 Highway Ave
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 934-7178
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
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Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
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