Looking for preschool and childcare options in the area? Start your search here!
Disclaimer: Local preschools provided the following information to the Lemont Public Library. The Library does not endorse individual preschools and is providing this information as a resource only.
Happy Hands Methodist Preschool
Address: 25 W Custer St, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-257-3112
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School year (September thru May)
Full time or part time or both: Part-time
Day and hours of operation: M-F, 9 am-2:30 pm
Ages served: 2-5
Kiddie Academy
Address: 15907 W 127th St, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-914-9990
Type of program: Preschool, Childcare
Year round or school year: Year round
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: M-F 6:30 am-6:30 pm full time, 6:30 am-12:30 pm part time
Ages served: 3-5
Lemont Park District
Address: 16028 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-257-6787
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School year
Full time or part time or both: Part time
Day and hours of operation: Hours vary based on classes signed up for
Ages served: Ages 2-5
Montessori School of Lemont
Address: 16427 W 135th St, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 815-834-0607
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School Year
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: 7:45 am - 5 pm
Ages served: 3-6
Nazarene Preschool
Address: 12725 Bell Rd Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 708-349-0454 x 331
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School year
Full time or part time or both: Part time, Extended Care
Day and hours of operation: M-F, 9:00-11:30 am
Ages served: 2.5-5
St. Alphonsus St. Patrick Preschool
Address: 20 W 145 Davey Road Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-783-2220
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School year (June-August)
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: M-F, Extended day 6:45-7:30 am and 2:15-6:00 pm. School hours are 7:45-11:30 am for half day and 7:45 am-2:15 pm for full day.
Ages served: 3-4 (must be potty trained)
S.S. Cyril & Methodius School
Address: 608 Sobieski St, Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-257-6488
Type of program: Preschool
Year round or school year: School Year
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: M-F, Half Day: 7:20-11:00 am, Full Day: 7:20 am-2:15 pm
Ages served: 3-4
Trinity Lutheran School
Address: 11503 German Church Rd, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone number: 708-839-1444 x 2
Type of program: Preschool, Extended care
Year round or school year: School year (September thru May)
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: TuWF or M-F 8:15 -11:30 am or 8:15 am-3 pm
Ages served: 2-5
KinderCare
Address: 12404 Archer Ave. Lemont, IL 60439
Phone number: 630-257-1142
Type of program: Childcare, Preschool
Year round or school year: Year round
Full time or part time or both: Both
Day and hours of operation: M-F, 6 am-6 pm
Ages served: Ages 3-4 for preschool
Resources for Picking the Right Preschool
Not sure what to look for in a preschool or what questions to ask? The resources below can help you understand how to compare preschool programs and what the next steps in your search should be.
10 Must-Ask Questions and Tips on Choosing a Preschool
Feature from the director of psychology and neuropsychology at John Hopkins all Children’s Hospital.
10 Things to Look for in Your Child’s Preschool Program
From Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool, this blog highlights qualified and passionate teachers as the number one indicator of a quality program.
A Checklist for Choosing the Best Preschool
This blog post from the Gardner School highlights 7 factors to help you evaluate the quality of a preschool program.
Choosing the Right Preschool: Key Factors to Consider for Your Child’s Early Education.
Blog post by iSchool listing 9 of the most important factors for choosing the right preschool.
How to Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child: A Parent’s Guide
This blog post underscores the importance of taking into account an individual child’s specific needs when selecting the best program for them.
Harvard Graduate School for Education article discussing evidence-based signs of success to look for in a good preschool.
What to Look for in a Quality Preschool: A Parent’s Guide
Blog post from Grow and Learn Preschool about the importance that environment, balanced curriculum, and effective communication play in creating the right school for your child.