Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mundelein Meadows KinderCare
About the School
- Our teachers have over 190 years of experience caring for children.
- It is our goal to make a positive difference in every child's life when they are here at KinderCare.
- Our teachers understand the meaning of education and are able to make learning fun and exciting! At Mundelein Meadows KinderCare, each teacher strives to create a learning environment that stimulates social, emotional, and academic development while creating a lasting love for learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 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
2000
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Mundelein Meadows KinderCare serving families in the Mundelein, Hawthorn Woods, and Lake Zurich 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. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, full-day Kindergarten is also available highlighting small class size, and meeting national and state standards. 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 Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 2004. 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 utmost 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: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- ILAD, YWCA, DCFS
- 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), ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Kindergarten Programs (5–6 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 Mundelein Meadows KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mundelein Meadows KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Mundelein Meadows KinderCare is Carmel Catholic High School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mundelein Montessori School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mundelein KinderCare (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
695 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-9554
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 523-1874
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Catholic
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
1601 Northwind Blvd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-4433
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students
Catholic
1 Carmel Pkwy
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-3000
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Distance: 4.5 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: 4.6 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
1585 N Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(800) 833-9235
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-1 | 39 students
Montessori School
1401 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-4345
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 66 students
Special Education School
31410 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-8349
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
231 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8600
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
275 S Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-6209
Distance: 4.5 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: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
695 S. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-9554
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 N Us Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 523-1874
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
1601 Northwind Blvd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 680-4433
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 139 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
1850 W Winchester Road, Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 918-1621
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
1220 S Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6340
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Quick Facts
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(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
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840 Campus Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
9208.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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11915 Price Rd
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
9209.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
9209.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5700
9209.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
10910 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5400
9209.4 miles
Gr: PK | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
My children have attended this school since 2003. The attention the teachers have give me and my family over the years are beyond my expectations. Each of my 3 children have excelled in public school because of the teachers and all they do. I am so thankful for this school!
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