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Baldwin Road KinderCare

1653 N. Baldwin Rd. Palatine, IL 60074

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #1 - Teachers encourage children to express themselves creatively through art.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #2 - Not only does tummy time boost motor development, it allows infants the opportunity for self-reflection.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #3 - The toddlers enjoy exploring with different paint colors.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #4 - The Prekindergarten program builds literacy skills while preparing your child for kindergarten and school success.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #5 - The children in our Discovery Preschool class learn cooperative play while building with blocks.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #6 - Children are practicing counting and measuring while learning to follow recipe directions in our Cooking Adventures class.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #7 - Our toddler program provides the building blocks for a lifetime love of learning.
Baldwin Road KinderCare Photo #8 - Learning shapes and colors in Discovery Preschool is fun!
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About the School

  • Allow me to introduce the Teachers and Staff of the Baldwin Road KinderCare.
  • Combined, we offer over 20 years of early childhood education.
  • The Teachers and Staff are here to prepare your children for a lifetime of learning.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres

Student Body

Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Welcome to Baldwin Road KinderCare!We are a culturally diverse center that is proud toprovide childcare and preschool programsthe familiesof Palatine and our surrounding communities. Our teachers are nurturing and provide a wonderful learning atmosphere. Our goal is to have your child want to return tomorrow.All of our classrooms are enhanced and provide curriculum to help get each child prepared for a lifetime of learning. We are here to help each child achieve their hopes and dreams. We offer flexible scheduling and are open to meet the hours of our community. We accept the Illinois Child Care Subsidy program and will do what we can to accommodate the needs of each family. Please come tour our school. We are available when you are available.
  • Our school is equipped with a front door key pad. Only the parents of the center are given the secret code. All doors are locked from the outside. Our play areas are fenced-in and offer shade for those sunny days. Our staff is CPR and First Aid Certified.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Hindi, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Action for Children, YWCA, McHenry County, All subsidy in IL
  • 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), 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 Baldwin Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Baldwin Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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