Rock Island KinderCare Photo #5 - Prekindergarten Classroom

Rock Island KinderCare

We have a highly passionate and qualified staff members who have more than 150 years of combined experience in Early Childhood.
All of our staff members have a Child Development Associate's Credential or higher, with many of them having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
We spend time each year taking part in Professional Development so that our staff is continuing to learn and grow as educators.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • Welcome to the Rock Island KinderCare located on Blackhawk Road. Our mission is to meet the needs of children and families each and every day. We have an educated, supportive, and caring staff members who are passionate about teaching and child growth and development. Your child's education is the most important thing to us and we want everyone to feel like they are part of our family when they walk through our doors. We provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment so that your child feels comfortable and excited to come to school each day. We look forward to meeting with your family and introducing you to ours.
  • Safety is one of our top concerns, which is why we have keypad entry, a system for authorized person pick-up, fenced playground, and all of our staff members are CPR and First Aid certified. We have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site who takes care of medication, allergy lists, fire/tornado drills, and general center safety.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Child Care Assistance (state - Resource and Referal) and NACCRRA
  • 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)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Rock Island KinderCare?
Rock Island KinderCare famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Rock Island KinderCare?
The application deadline for Rock Island KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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