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 Stats (2023-24)
- 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
1984
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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
- NACCRRA, YWCA (IDHS)- Childcare Assistance, DCFS (Dept Children/Family)
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).
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