The staff at Joliet welcomes all families. We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied each and every day.
We provide great curriculum and a fantastic learning experience. We hope you decide to take a moment to set up a tour to see our teachers in action!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Joliet KinderCare, where we partner with families to create a nurturing and exciting environment that helps support your child through all stages of their development. We look forward to having you and your family join our school community. Our large outdoor activity space helps to create a great environment for learning. We accept CCAP subsidy. The large open floor plan helps create a bright and inviting space to learn, explore and grow. We provide a variety of year round programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years including Spring, Summer and Winter Break Camp.
- Here at Joliet KinderCare, your child will not only have a safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn in, but they will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. Our staff works to promote a safe and healthy environment by adhering to strict cleaning policies in additions to sanitizing classrooms daily.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- CHICAGO PLAN SUBSIDY CENTER --- IDHS, Child Care Referal, YWCA, DCFS --- Please refer private pay inquiries to Center 000810 NACCRRA
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joliet KinderCare often compared to?
Joliet KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Bobbie Noonan's Child Care by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Joliet KinderCare?
The application deadline for Joliet KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Joliet KinderCare vs. Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
The nearest high school to Joliet KinderCare is Joliet Catholic Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joliet Montessori School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bobbie Noonan's Child Care (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Mokena Montessori
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
5.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Families Of Faith Christian Academy ![Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Trinity Christian School ![Trinity Christian School Photo]( "Trinity Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
901 Shorewood Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-9310
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-9310
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
0.8 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Mokena Montessori
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
1.8 miles
Gr: NS | 4 students
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Special Education School
800 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(815) 695-5143
Plano, IL 60545
(815) 695-5143
9152.5 miles
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
9152.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
9153.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
9153.8 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Special Education School
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
9154.5 miles
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