The teachers and staff at the Kensington Kindercare are passionate about education and nurturing the growth of the whole child.
All of our teachers have received education and training in early childhood education.The Kensington KinderCare team also participates in semi-annual professional development training and continuing education courses and seminars.
We are dedicated to teaching and making a difference in the lives of our children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- 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
1988
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Kensington KinderCare in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We are here to provide a safe and secure educational environment to develop the whole child. We do this by focusing on the development of your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Our staff is waiting to welcome you into our family. We treat each child as our family member, providing a warm and nurturing environment for him or her to learn in.
- At KinderCare, your child's safety is one of our top priorities. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but all of our playgrounds are fenced in as well. In addition, the front door has a coded entry where only authorized family members have a code to enter, as well as a doorbell for our guests. We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator on site. Her role is to conduct monthly safety drills, ensure that our staff's CPR and First Aid certificates are current, and ensure that we adhere to the highest cleanliness standards.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Illinois Action for Children, CEDA, YWCA, DECFF,others programs
- 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 Kensington KinderCare?
The application deadline for Kensington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Kensington KinderCare is St. Viator High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Paul Lutheran School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Flower Garden Nursery School & Daycare Center (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Flower Garden Nursery School & Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
2420 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Mother's Touch Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
125 N Dryden Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Viator High School
(Catholic)
1213 E Oakton St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-4050
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-4050
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northern Illinois Academy
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
2.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
2.7 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
(Baptist)
588 Dara James Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-3399
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Emily Elementary School
(Catholic)
1400 E Central Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3490
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Tuition listed
2101 N. Fremont
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 525-4990
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 525-4990
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Flower Garden Nursery School & Daycare Center
Daycare / Preschool
2420 E Rand Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 392-8983
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
18 S School Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 255-6733
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 12
St. Raymond School
(Catholic)
300 S Elmhurst Ave
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 253-8555
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 460 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1601 Feehanville Drive ste 300
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 296-3044
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-K | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Mother's Touch Creative Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
125 N Dryden Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 577-7600
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
9198.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
9199 miles
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
9199 miles
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Carlisle Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
9199.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
9199.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
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