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Grayslake KinderCare

790 N Lake St. Grayslake, IL 60030

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #1 - Our Discovery Preschool teachers encourage the children to use art as a form of self-expression.
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #2 - Learning and friendships happen at KinderCare in Grayslake
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #3 - In our Preschool classroom the children are encourage to work with each other and develop meaningful relationships with their peers. They begin to develop literacy skills that are essential for reading and writing.
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #4 - In our Prekindergarten program the children are developing the skills that they will need to be ready for Kindergarten. We focus on group play to develop social skills, such as listening, sharing, and cooperation.
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #5 - Our ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten program promotes the children’s independence while addressing their essential needs to be a successful life long learner.
Grayslake KinderCare Photo #6 - Field trips are an exciting part of our Winter, Spring, and Summer Breaks for our School Age program.
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About the School

  • We appreciate that you have put your trust in us to take care of your most adored treasures.
  • We are committed to introducing a variety of fun and educational experiences to your child daily.
  • We welcome you to come and spend time getting to know us, you will be glad you did.
  • Our team is made up of teachers who care about learning.
  • Over 90% of our teachers have degrees in the education field and experience working in classrooms.
  • Together our team has over 80 years of teaching and it is important to all of us that we work hard to make this a great experience for your child and your family.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
School Motto
Confidence for Life

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • At KinderCare Grayslake, our educators come to work everyday with a desire to love and teach children. We are proud to serve the Grayslake, Hainesville and Round Lake communities with our convenient location for Metra train routes. Our Preschool programs ensure Kindergarten readiness for every child. Before and After school programs are available throughout the school year, while our Summer Camp program for ages Preschool and up provide perfect solutions for families who need care during school break. For a full listing of schools that we transport, please see our Map and Directions tab.
  • We take the safety of all the children in our care very seriously at our school. From daily parent and teacher sign in, to strict parent or guardian identification and single keypad access, we maintain a rigorous standard for safety so that our families can have true piece of mind.
    Maintaining a healthy and clean environment is of upmost importance. Our teachers are very proud to keep their classrooms clean by using a cleaning checklist daily. After hours, we also have the support of a professional cleaning crew.
    Our school has a designated person to make sure that all health and safety rules and policies are being followed. This Health and Safety Coordinator provides training and follows a monthly safety calendar to ensure that each classroom is up to date.
    We ask that our families help keep all children safe and healthy by only bringing well children to school and picking up promptly if children show illness symptoms at school. We work together as a team to maintain a safe and healthy environment of all of our children. Please call our school to get more information. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • YWCA, Department of Children and Family Serviced (DCFS), Action for Children
  • 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 Grayslake KinderCare?
The application deadline for Grayslake KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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