Welcome To A Career You Love
As Part Of A Supportive Team Helping Children Learn To Grow

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Manhattan, IL

Enjoy An Amazing Team Atmosphere Every Day

You become part of a family from Day 1. Enjoy the support of like-minded colleagues at a family-owned, family-operated center that focuses on high-quality care and learning in a clean, safe environment.

Enjoy An Amazing Team Atmosphere Every Day
Be Recognized & Appreciated For Your Exceptional Work

Be Recognized & Appreciated For Your Exceptional Work

Staff events, Loyalty Rewards including bonuses and gifts, monthly Ray of Sunshine (employee of the month) awards, and social media shout-outs for your birthday, work anniversary, and educational achievements make you feel seen and loved.

Join The Area’s Only Illinois ExceleRate Silver Circle Awardee!

Little Perks That Add Up To Big Benefits

Little Perks That Add Up To Big Benefits

Available health insurance saves you money now, and a Simple IRA plan helps you save money for later. Plus, you get paid holidays and your birthday off and free meals during the workday.

Paid Training Builds Your Professional Expertise

You receive paid professional development and training to keep you at the forefront of early childhood education, help you be on top of your game in the classroom, and open doors for your career advancement.
Paid Training Builds Your Professional Expertise

Our Unwavering Core Values Shape Every Aspect Of What We Do

teaching is a work of heart

Together we empower

Committed to passion, perseverance and excellence

Strength thru compassion and teamwork

Joy and laughter in all experiences

Hear What Teachers Have To Say...

"Kid Country Childcare has changed my life for the better professionally and personally"
"Kid Country Childcare has changed my life for the better professionally and personally"
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Kid Country Childcare has raised me through my adult life, I started as an assistant at the young age of 18 and now ten years later have earned a position on the administration team. The support the teachers have for one another is like no other. Over the last almost eleven years I have had the privilege to be a part of many children’s weekdays and support their development in a fun, playful manner. Kid Country Childcare has changed my life for the better professionally and personally with the many opportunities to make connections and grow.

Miss Emily W.

"Kid Country is the most welcoming, wholesome, and family based work environment."
"Kid Country is the most welcoming, wholesome, and family based work environment."
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Kid Country is the most welcoming, wholesome, and family based work environment I've ever been apart of. I have built so many new friendships with other staff members that will last a life time. I have even gained awesome relationships with the families and their children who attend at Kid Country. I believe everyone should be excited and look forward to there work day as much as I do. The biggest plus is being able to bring my own child to Kid Country and being able to watch her learn and grow along the way. Kid Country is definitely a second home.

Miss Emily S.

"The school was inviting and the staff seemed to work cohesively."
"The school was inviting and the staff seemed to work cohesively."
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When I interviewed at Kid Country, I knew right away that this place could be my forever work home. The school was inviting and the staff seemed to work cohesively. The teachers looked like they were having fun. The kids were laughing and active and moving around. The teachers were bringing the kids outside for their learning experiences, and I was loving what I saw! And I knew this is the way I want to teach! Fifteen years later I am still here at Kid Country! Honestly, coming to work at Kid Country is a decision I will never regret!

Miss Rhonda S.

"Working at Kid Country is like having a second family I get to see every day!"
"Working at Kid Country is like having a second family I get to see every day!"
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Working at Kid Country is like having a second family I get to see every day! I look forward to seeing the passion, care, and inclusion each of my coworkers bring with them daily. The amount of care and effort put into the needs and wants of the children is shown year-round. There is a lot of time and hard work put into what we do in the background to make Kid Country what it is, but the smiles and excitement of the children make it all worth it!

Miss Bailey

"I love watching the children in my classroom grow and learn each day."
"I love watching the children in my classroom grow and learn each day."
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The staff at Kid Country are not only my friends but family as well. I have grown a lot as a teacher since starting at Kid Country. I am thankful for the support I get from the staff. Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces and having them run up to you for a hug is the best feeling. I love watching the children in my classroom grow and learn each day. The parents are very supporting and I love being able to connect with them. I love what I do! I will forever be grateful for being able to work at Kid Country.

Miss Kathy K.

"The directors do an awesome job to make us feel appreciated and welcomed."
"The directors do an awesome job to make us feel appreciated and welcomed."
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Joining the Kid Country family became a new adventure for me that I didn’t know I needed! This job is very rewarding compared to my other jobs. My work schedule fits the needs of my family life. The directors do an awesome job to make us feel appreciated and welcomed. I’m glad to be a part of the Kid Country family.

Miss Mary W.

"I also have learned so much about early childhood development."
"I also have learned so much about early childhood development."
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Kid Country has given me confidence in a professional teaching role that I needed!  With positive and supportive co- workers I have been able to gain valuable experience and knowledge, as I pursue my degree in Elementary Education. Many of my co-workers and the children feel like family to me. I also have learned so much about early childhood development just from the experience of being around knowledgeable and seasoned teachers.

Miss Sarah W.

"I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at Kid Country!"
"I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at Kid Country!"
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The joy work brings me is truly indescribable and has changed my life forever. I’m going to start working on getting teacher qualified! I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work at Kid Country!

- Miss Grace A.

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