About Us
More Than a Daycare. A Community Built on Trust.
Welcome to Kiddy Garden — privately owned childcare centers in Hawthorn Woods and Schaumburg, Illinois. For over three decades, we've believed that children learn best through play, and that every family deserves a true partner in their child's growth.
A Place Where Every Child Belongs
Welcome to our privately owned childcare centers, conveniently located in Hawthorn Woods and Schaumburg, Illinois. At the heart of our philosophy is the conviction that children learn most effectively through play. By offering engaging, playful activities, we nurture the natural growth of cognitive, social, and emotional skills in a joyful, supportive environment.
Our mission is to cultivate happy, confident, and well-rounded children, equipping them for lifelong success. We deeply value collaboration with parents and are committed to partnering with you every step of the way. Together, we create a caring community where your child can explore, learn, and truly flourish.
Since opening our doors in 1991, Kiddy Garden has remained independently owned and operated — never a franchise, never a corporate chain. That independence means every decision we make puts children and families first, because this is our community too.
What We Believe About Early Childhood
Five guiding principles shape everything we do — from how we design each classroom to how we communicate with every family.
Learning Through Play
Play is not a break from learning — it is how young children learn best. Every activity at Kiddy Garden is purposefully designed to build cognitive, social, and emotional skills through joyful exploration.
The Whole Child
We nurture every dimension of a child's development — intellectual, physical, social, and emotional — because confidence and resilience matter just as much as kindergarten readiness.
True Parent Partnership
Parents are a child's first and most important educators. We build genuine relationships with every family — open doors, daily communication, and a shared commitment to each child's success.
Successful Experiences
We design environments built around achievable successes. When children experience accomplishment, they build the healthy self-concept and positive self-esteem that fuel lifelong learning.
Individual Pace & Needs
Every child is unique. We celebrate individual learning styles and developmental timelines, offering encouragement and support tailored to each child — never a one-size-fits-all approach.
Hands-On, Concrete Learning
We move children from concrete, hands-on experiences toward more abstract concept development — the research-backed progression that makes learning stick and builds genuine understanding.
Teachers Who Stay — Because They Love What They Do
At Kiddy Garden, many of our teachers and staff have been with us for over ten years. That kind of longevity is rare in childcare — and it matters enormously to children and families.
When your child walks in on their first day, they'll meet a teacher who will still be there a year from now. That consistency builds trust, security, and the deep relationships that support healthy development.
All staff meet Illinois DCFS educational requirements, hold current CPR and First Aid certification, and participate in ongoing professional development to bring fresh, research-informed teaching practices to every classroom.
Two Convenient Illinois Locations
Whether you're in Lake County or Cook County, there's a Kiddy Garden close to home.
Ready to See Kiddy Garden for Yourself?
The best way to experience Kiddy Garden is to visit. Schedule a guided tour at either location — meet our teachers, see the classrooms, and ask us anything. We'd love to meet your family.
