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Brookhaven KinderCare

4574 Brookhaven Rd. Gurnee, IL 60031

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Brookhaven KinderCare Photo #3 - Preschool Classroom
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About the School

  • Our teachers are dedicated to helping your child have a great day, every day! With years of experience and education, our teachers have the skills and support to guide your child and create a successful environment for them to learn and grow in.We work hard to create classrooms that focus on developing the whole child while creating a fun and safe learning environment.
  • We look forward to partnering with you in your child's academic success!.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Confidence for Life

Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
10 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • We are excited to welcome you to the Brookhaven KinderCare learning Center! We proudly serve the Gurnee and Waukegan area, as well as surrounding neighborhoods. Our center offers exciting and educational hands on curriculum for students age six weeks though twelve years, as well as opportunities to grow socially and emotionally. Our teachers are dedicated to your child's growth and success as learners and individuals. Whether your child is learning to sit up, write their name or learning multiplication, we are honored to practice those skills and build confidence. Everything we do is designed for learning!
  • Health and Safety are of great importance here at KinderCare. Our center offers keypad entry and strict pick-up policies. Only authorized parties are allowed into the building, and must produce photo identification.
    We also offer fenced playgrounds. All students enter the playground directly into a fenced area, eliminating the dangers of a parking lot or unsecured area.
    All teachers receive annual First Aid and CPR training.
    Our center is professionally cleaned and surfaces sanitized multiple times throughout the week. Additionally, the carpets and tile are deep cleaned monthly. Our teachers use both anti-bacterial cleanser and sanitizer to keep surfaces and toys clean. Each day staff members complete a cleaning checklist to insure that all cleaning tasks have been completed.
    Our center participates in regularly scheduled fire and tornado drills. All of the fire extinguishers and the sprinkler system are professionally inspected on a regular basis.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Spanish
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services), or YWCA, DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) (Foster Care), NACCRRA - Willing to take any if needed
  • 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

What schools are Brookhaven KinderCare often compared to?
Brookhaven KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Club KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Brookhaven KinderCare?
The application deadline for Brookhaven KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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