★ 5.0 on Google  — Trusted by IL families since 1991

Play-Based Childcare for Infants to Pre-K

Privately owned centers in Schaumburg & Hawthorn Woods. Where children learn through joy, curiosity, and friendships that last a lifetime.

Hawthorn Woods — (847) 469-6988
Schaumburg — (847) 352-5744
1991
Founded
34+
Years Serving Families
5.0 ★
Google Rating
2
Illinois Locations
6 wks
Starting Age
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🌟 Long-term staff you'll know by name

Children Learn Best Through Play

At Kiddy Garden, we've believed this since day one — 1991. Two privately owned centers, one simple truth: when children feel safe, loved, and engaged, they flourish.

Our long-term educators — many with 10+ years at Kiddy Garden — become trusted members of your family. You'll know them by name, and so will your child.

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Whole-Child Development
Cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth woven into every activity.
Consistently Clean & Safe
Parents tell us our spaces are the cleanest they've seen. We take that seriously.
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True Parent Partnership
Open communication, responsive staff, and a community where families feel like family.

Programs for Every Stage

From your newborn's first days to Pre-K graduation — we're here for every milestone.

Infant program at Kiddy Garden
6 Weeks – 15 Months

Infant

Nurturing one-on-one care that honors each baby's unique pace of development in a warm, safe environment.

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Toddler program at Kiddy Garden
15 – 24 Months

Toddler

Language, movement, and curiosity — guided by patient, experienced teachers who meet them where they are.

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Two's program at Kiddy Garden
2 – 3 Years

Two's

Big personalities, playful exploration, and the foundations of friendship and independence.

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Pre-K program at Kiddy Garden
3 – 5 Years

Pre-K

Kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning, literacy, STEM exploration, and social growth.

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Enrichment program at Kiddy Garden
All Ages

Enrichment

STEM, music, Jungle Bus, Stretch & Grow — plus Mandarin immersion exclusively at Hawthorn Woods.

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✦ Enrichment Spotlight

Mandarin Immersion — A Head Start for Life

Available exclusively at our Hawthorn Woods location

Children absorb languages effortlessly in their earliest years. Our Hawthorn Woods Mandarin immersion program weaves Mandarin naturally into daily routines — songs, stories, greetings, and play — giving kids a genuine bilingual foundation.

In Lake County and the northwest suburbs, this is a rare differentiator. Many families tell us it's one of the main reasons they chose Kiddy Garden.

Mandarin woven naturally into everyday classroom life
Songs, storytelling & conversational practice daily
Proven bilingual cognitive benefits starting from infancy
Experienced Mandarin-speaking educators
Children in Mandarin immersion at Kiddy Garden Hawthorn Woods
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Immersion
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What Kiddy Garden Families Say

Rated 5 stars on Google · Serving Illinois families since 1991

Two Convenient Illinois Locations

Ready to Find Your Child's Second Home?

Spaces fill quickly — especially in our infant and toddler programs. Schedule a tour today and see why Kiddy Garden families stay for years.