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)
McHenry KinderCare
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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1994
School Motto
More Than Daycare
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to McHenry KinderCare serving families in McHenry, Johnsburg, WonderLake, and Woodstock communities. We offer an amazing curriculum and educational tools for each age group to support learning and development. Our Preschool curriculum works in alignment with our local schools to ensure Kindergarten readiness for every child. Before and After School Program is offered 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. At our school, we have exceptional, long-term teachers who are passionate about teaching and caring for children. It is very important to all of us at KinderCare to encourage strong family and community involvement through: Open Houses, Parent Events, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Curriculum Nights and Special Programs designed for children. We are proudly accredited by the National Accreditation Council since 2013. Please visit the accreditation tab below to view more information on high quality programs. We hope to see you soon!
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: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 2 YEAR-OLDS, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- State and County Subsidy
- 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 McHenry KinderCare?
The application deadline for McHenry KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to McHenry KinderCare is Marian Central Catholic High School (7.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School & Preschool (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
1001 McHenry Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4220
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
1055 Lake Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 206-5725
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 42 students
Sports: 2
Christian
1201 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1391
Distance: 8.9 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: 12.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 156 students
Special Education School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6400
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
133 Illinois St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-6727
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4206 W Elm St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-4488
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Montessori School
5213 W Elm Street
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 344-1015
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1405 N Richmond Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1022
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Catholic
2304 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3959
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3013 S. Country Club Rd.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0013
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