The teachers at KinderCare of Algonquin have been nurturing and enriching the lives of young children for over 200 years combined! With such a long history in Early Childhood Education you would think that they would "know it all", but it is just the opposite, all of the staff are eager to try new learning approaches to give the children in their care the best possible start to a life long love of learning!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 67 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
1998
Student Body
Total Students
67 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Education with Heart
- Welcome to Randall Road KinderCare in Algonquin! Our center team is passionate about creating an educational environment where your child will learn and grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically! We are proud to provide quality childcare and preschool programs for the families of Algonquin and the surrounding communities of Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Carpentersville, and Crystal Lake. Here at Randall Road KinderCare, we believe that children learn best when they are safe and secure and have passionate and nurturing teachers who love what they do Teachers who provide enriched and stimulating learning experiences and activities for children to explore throughout the day. We look forward to your family joining our KinderCare Family!
- We are a locked facility with a keypad entry. All of our staffare First Aid and CPR certified, as well as trained in Infant safe sleep and SIDS prevention. We have three large, fenced playgrounds with grassy areas as well as bike paths and play structures.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCA , DCFS.
- 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 Randall Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Randall Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Randall Road KinderCare is Lumen Academy (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Margaret Mary Catholic School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Primrose School Of Algonquin (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
475 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School ![St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois]( "St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois")
(Catholic)
119 S Hubbard St
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 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
4561 Princeton Lane
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
3.4 miles
Gr: K | 14 students Tuition listed
Berkshire Drive KinderCare ![Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
5.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Summit School ![Summit School Photo]( "Summit School Photo")
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
7.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School ![St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois]( "St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Photo - Saint Margaret Mary School Algonquin, Illinois")
(Catholic)
119 S Hubbard St
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 658-5313
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
265 King St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0496
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School ![St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School Photo - Our little learners learn through exploration.]( "St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School Photo - Our little learners learn through exploration.")
(Catholic)
845 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Primrose School Of Algonquin
Daycare / Preschool
2300 County Line Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
Algonquin, IL 60102
(224) 333-0380
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Kids R Kids Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
475 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-5437
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4561 Princeton Lane
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 669-6390
3.4 miles
Gr: K | 14 students Tuition listed
Berkshire Drive KinderCare ![Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Berkshire Drive KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
14 Berkshire Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5490
3.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students
300 Pathway Ct
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1444
4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
9189.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
9189.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
9189.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
9189.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
9189.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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