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)
Northridge KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at our center are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- Our team strives for excellence through continuing education that will benefit our personal growth and your child’s development.We are dedicated to creating an environment that supports your child's growth, development, and overall well-being.
- From your initial contact with our team, our goal is to ensure that you feel a part of our family that extends beyond the learning.
- We extend a warm offering to you to come and tour our facility soon.
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
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Northridge KinderCare.KinderCare is a leader in the field of Early Childhood Education and it is our privilege to be a part of your child's early childhood development. Our center is located off of Forest Hills and Riverside on Northridge Drive. The center provides an excellent program to help children achieve their educational milestones in our Infant, Toddlers, Discovery Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten and School age classrooms. Our location is convenient for families living in Rockford, Freeport, Machesney Park, Loves Park, Rockton, and Roscoe, Illinois. Also, we provide before and after care for students attending the Harlem School District and Carlson Elementary School in the Rockford School District.
- The health and safety of your child is very important to all of our
staff. That's why we employ high standards in cleanliness, training
in CPR and First aid, as well as monthly disaster drills to ensure
that we are prepared for any unforeseen events. We employ
continuous training for our staff so that we are confident in their
ability to exercise good judgment and perform in excellent ways
each day.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- NACCRRA, YWCA (IDHS)- Childcare Assistance, DCFS (Dept Children/Family)
- 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), 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 Northridge KinderCare?
The application deadline for Northridge KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Northridge KinderCare is Rockford Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1820 Walter Lawson Dr
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
220 S Lyford Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 670-5249
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1820 Walter Lawson Dr
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Assembly of God
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students
Sports: 5
1 Jacoby Pl
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-8823
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 26
Catholic
4000 Saint Francis Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 877-0531
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
1820 Walter Lawson Dr
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-6636
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 748 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3411 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-9551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
604 Clifford Ave
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 633-8255
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7424 North 2nd Street
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 633-6450
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Assembly of God
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
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Pecatonica Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9171.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9171.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
9171.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
9172.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Durand High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
9172.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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