KIDDY
GARDEN

At our childcare centers, we are committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment that fosters the development of the whole child.

About Our Schools

Welcome to our privately owned childcare centers, conveniently located in  Hawthorn Woods and Schaumburg, Illinois. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that children learn most effectively through play. Through engaging, playful activities, we foster the natural development of cognitive, social, and emotional skills in a joyful and supportive setting.

Our mission is to nurture happy, confident, and well-rounded children, equipping them for future success. We value collaboration with parents and are dedicated to working hand-in-hand with you to support your child’s growth and development. Together, we create a caring environment where your child can flourish.

Our Philosophy

At our childcare centers, we are committed to creating a warm, nurturing environment that fosters the development of the whole child. We believe that every child deserves a space where they feel valued, safe, and encouraged to explore their potential.

Nurturing the Whole Child

We strive to provide a supportive atmosphere where every aspect of a child's development—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical—is nurtured.

Building Positive Self-Esteem

Our environment is designed around successful experiences, helping children build a strong, healthy self-concept and positive self-esteem.

Individualized Learning

We recognize that every child is unique. Our approach encourages children to explore their capabilities and interests at their own pace, catering to their individual needs.

Learning Through Experience

We emphasize learning by doing. Our programs move from concrete, hands-on experiences to more abstract concepts, ensuring that children grasp foundational skills before advancing to higher-level thinking.

Our Programs

6 wks+

Infant Program

Warm care & early development

Infant Program at Kiddy Garden

At Kiddy Garden, we provide a warm and nurturing environment designed to support the growth and development of every infant. We embrace each child’s unique abilities and encourage them to explore and grow at their own pace, meeting their individual needs with care and attention.

We also value the essential role parents play as their child’s first and most important caregivers. By fostering a strong partnership between parents and teachers, we ensure a collaborative approach to nurturing each infant’s growth and well-being.

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15–18 mos–2 yrs

Toddler Program

Language, play & self-esteem

Toddler Program at Kiddy Garden

As your infant becomes a toddler, Kiddy Garden welcomes them into an environment that is based on successful experiences, which encourages all children to develop a healthy self-concept and positive self-esteem. Using our theme based curriculum, we encourage language through stories, puppetry, the dramatic play area and it’s equipment, music, games, science materials, problem solving and other conversations.

We encourage their physical development of large motor skills through outdoor and indoor games and activities, as well as fine motor development through the use of manipulative toys, blocks, puzzles and other small tools and objects.

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2-3 yrs

Two’s Program

Curiosity & independence

Two's Program at Kiddy Garden

Our Two’s classroom is a vibrant, nurturing space where curiosity is encouraged and every moment is a learning opportunity. At this age, children are rapidly developing language, motor skills, and independence, and our program is thoughtfully designed to support that growth.

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3–5 yrs

Preschool / Pre-K Program

Hands-on learning & readiness

Preschool Program at Kiddy Garden

Our Pre-K program provides a nurturing, stimulating environment designed to foster growth and development for children aged 2-5 years. Each classroom is thoughtfully structured to meet the developmental needs of specific age groups, with an emphasis on hands-on learning, social-emotional development, and readiness for future academic success.

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All ages

Enrichment Program

STEM, Music, Language & More

Enrichment Program at Kiddy Garden

At Kiddy Garden, our enrichment programs are thoughtfully designed to nurture children’s growth by fostering social, emotional, and educational development. We provide a clean, friendly environment where children feel safe and supported, along with specialized nutrition plans and attentive care to promote their overall well-being.

Our goal is to inspire curiosity, enhance learning, and build healthy habits that children will carry with them as they grow.

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Shayla
Shayla
@Kiddy Garden Hawrhorn Woods
My daughter started two years ago, and I couldn’t be more happy with with Kiddy Garden. I am so appreciative of the staff, they are caring, supportive and accommodating, not only to the children but parents as well! There is always an exciting activity for my daughter to look forward to, whether that be an art project, stretch and grow, jungle bus, etc. She comes home eager to share all the details about a great day! The facility is also very clean,compared to the last center my daughter attended where she constantly was getting sick, which is such a relief as a working mom. I would highly recommend to any parent looking for daycare.
 Marissa
Marissa
@Kiddy Garden Hawrhorn Woods
We absolutely love Kiddy Garden. They have the sweetest most caring staff. They really focus on helping each child succeed and learn with creativity, kindness and passion. The facility is very clean and focused on keeping the children healthy and safe. I couldn’t recommend Kiddy Garden enough!
Logan
Logan
@Kiddy Garden Schaumburg
This daycare is truly one of the best around! The staff are all amazing and genuinely caring. I love how they plan so many fun and engaging activities for the kids—it really makes a difference. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to send my children here. Ms. Jennifer is absolutely wonderful with my son, and it gives me such peace of mind knowing he’s in a safe, happy, and nurturing environment every day. Valerie and Monique do an incredible job running the place—everything is always so organized and welcoming. I’ve been bringing my oldest here since he was 4—he’s 6 now— ms Alyssa was great with him ! and now my youngest attends too. That says everything about how much we love and trust this place. Highly recommended! Also shoutout to Adriana she was the best to my little one before she moved to a difference age class !
Shayna
Shayna
@Kiddy Garden Schaumburg
My two girls started at Kiddy Garden in November of 2024 and I have nothing but positive things to say about them! All the teachers have been wonderful with both my girls! We love Kiddy Garden!
Kathleen
Kathleen
@Kiddy Garden Hawrhorn Woods
Kiddy Garden is truly the best. They have created the most special space for children to learn and grow. Both of our children have attended since they were infants and it has become the best decision we could have made for our family. The entire team is so warm and nurturing. They have fun and creative ways of teaching early education and I'm always so impressed when our kids come home and shock me with how much they've learned. These days it's especially important to note that their space is always very clean and well maintained. They're great at keeping germs at bay. I can also tell Kiddy Garden is beloved by the most friendly community. The other families and children who attend are wonderful as well. I love that our kids get to spend their days creating friendships with their peers and that us as parents get along inside and out of the school walls. The office staff deserves special recognition too. They are the glue that holds everything together, managing everything seamlessly with professionalism and kindness. Communication is always clear, and they go above and beyond to address any questions or concerns promptly. It’s such a relief knowing our children are in a safe, supportive, and loving environment every day. I can’t recommend Kiddy Garden Daycare enough—our kids have thrived under their care.
Laura
Laura
@Kiddy Garden Schaumburg
This is a wonderful daycare. They took really good care of my daughter and when I had to pay out of pocket they owner cut me some slack around the holidays for my daughters care. This place deserves all the attention for being such good people and taking care of our kids in the best ways. 💖
Jill
Jill
@Kiddy Garden Hawrhorn Woods
The staff and facility at Kiddy Garden are one of a kind. Our son absolutely loves going to school, and they are so welcoming and warm. The facility is incredibly clean, which provides my husband and I a lot of comfort. We are so grateful he has a place to go where he feels safe, learns a ton and has so much fun. He's been there since he was 6 months old and every teacher has been wonderful. Can't recommend enough!!
Kristin
Kristin
@Kiddy Garden Hawrhorn Woods
I highly recommend Kiddy Garden! The entire staff always goes above and beyond to ensure the environment Kiddy Garden creates for my children is warm, inviting, positive, fun and educational. My children always run into the center excited to start their day! I love how quick they are to respond any time I have a question, the nutritious meals my children receive daily, the extracurricular activies they plan for the kids, and how helpful they were with potty-training! My children have thrived here and we absolutely love Kiddy Garden!
Rutha
Rutha
@Kiddy Garden Schaumburg
Putting my 6 week old baby and 4yr old in daycare care was one of the hardest things but kiddy garden was one of the best decisions i’ve made my girls have been with kiddy garden for almost 3 years we love it here 10 out of 10 highly recommend 😉♥️