Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cary Grove KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers at the Cary-Grove KinderCare are dedicated to developing the whole child; socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually.
- Our teachers hold degrees ranging from Associate degrees to Graduate degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education.
- Our team strives for excellence by continuing education from our company's Professional Development Days, e-learning seminars, college courses and community resources to ensure we are current on all the industries best practices.
- Our center has an open door policy and we strongly encourage open communication daily through informal meetings, notes to our families and parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
- The key to our Center's success is our teachers love children and love to teach!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Cary-Grove KinderCare, our commitment to you is to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment where all children can learn and grow. We have a passion for teaching children that allows us to pass on our love of learning to each child. We strive to instill confidence in every family that each day their child will receive the highest quality of care and education. We invite you to visit and experience all the great things that make us proud to be a leader in Early Childhood Education.
- Safety is a top priority at the Cary-Grove KinderCare. Our front door is locked with a keypad entry, both playgrounds are fenced and all the staff are CPR and First aid certified. Ms. Jessica is the Health and Safety coordinator for the center as well as the district liaison. She keeps the Center up to date on all safety issues and conducts inspections to ensure all safety policies are strictly adhered to in every classroom.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- IDHS - DCFS Parents have do have co-pay : $25.00 for one child; $35.00 for 2+
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cary Grove KinderCare?
The application deadline for Cary Grove KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Cary Grove KinderCare is Trinity Oaks Christian Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ss Peter & Paul School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
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750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 1-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Specialized Curriculum
400 E. Main St.
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 231-0310
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 63 students
Alternative School (Islamic)
160 Hawthorne Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 387-3380
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Christian
60 Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(224) 677-7777
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: K-1 | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2107 Three Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-6533
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Daycare / Preschool
22102 N Pepper Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 382-7350
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 29 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
416 1st St
Cary, IL 60013
(815) 988-6960
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
233 Trinity Oaks Way
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 462-5971
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
801 Georgetown Drive
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-1160
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
750 Nw Hwy
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(224) 357-8723
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
909 E Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 655-7560
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