Your Orange Owl Excels
With The Wisdom & Skills For Ultimate Kindergarten Success

Pre-K (Orange Owls) | 4 - 5 Years | Serving Manhattan, IL

Preparing Your Little One For “Big School” Success

Full-day pre-kindergarten is your little one’s last stop before graduation. As they move through pre-k guided by loving teachers, they improve their communication, teamwork, academic, and social-emotional skills as they successfully head into “big school” (kindergarten).

Preparing Your Little One For “Big School” Success

For Half-Day Preschool Classes!

A Fun Graduation Ceremony Honors Their Achievements

A Fun Graduation Ceremony Honors Their Achievements

At the end of the school year, your orange owl proudly walks across the stage in their cute little graduation cap to collect their certificate of achievement. Teachers strive to check off all the academic, physical, and social boxes to ensure kindergarten readiness.

Your Pre-kindergartner Works Toward Age-Appropriate Goals & Objectives Through Play-Based Learning

Resilience + Self-Regulation = Social-Emotional Skills For Life

Pre-kindergarten prepares your child to be academically and social-emotionally ready for kindergarten and beyond. Using the Creative Curriculum©, Teachers lovingly encourage resilience, self-regulation, friendships, and whole-child development through cooperation, communication, and play.

Resilience + Self-Regulation = Social-Emotional Skills For Life
An Extra Teacher In Every Room Means Individualized Attention

An Extra Teacher In Every Room Means Individualized Attention

A lower-than-state-required ratio of one teacher for every seven students plus an extra teacher per room means your curious little owl receives more individualized attention and focus on their unique needs, abilities, and interests, which leads to better overall student performance.

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Your Handy Parent App Keeps You Connected

Have cute pictures and videos, important school announcements, regular updates, and instant messages with teachers right at your fingertips with your free parent app that enables you to connect anytime you wish seamlessly!

Proudly An Illinois ExceleRate Silver Circle Of Quality Center

Proudly An Illinois ExceleRate Silver Circle Of Quality Center

Your pre-kindergartner has the best academic start possible with high-quality, award-winning care and education and a deep commitment to excellence backed by the ExceleRate Silver Circle of Quality award for 9 years in a row!

Fostering A Home-To-School Connection With Family Support

Partnering with parents through open communication, continuity of care, and regular evaluations of your child’s skills and progress helps maintain a healthy learning environment and keeps everyone on the same page as your child works toward success.

To further support family connections, you can expect:

Daily Outdoor Adventures On Over An Acre Of Space

Daily Outdoor Adventures On Over An Acre Of Space

Your kiddo has over an acre of playground to safely soar across the grass as they build great motor skills like strength, balance, and coordination through exploring slides and climbers, tending the garden, and going on imaginative adventures with friends.

A Dedicated Bathroom Means Your Orange Owl Doesn’t Have To Leave The Room For Washroom Breaks!

Tasty Lunches & Snacks At No Extra Cost To You

Skip the worry of packing food with delicious lunches and snacks included in your tuition. Your child loves the assortment of food options prepared by an onsite chef who caters to a peanut-free environment.

Join The Fun As A Parent Chaperone For Field Trips & Class Parties!

Strong Parent Involvement For Better Academic Outcomes

Strong Parent Involvement For Better Academic Outcomes

Success in the classroom begins with great parent communication, partnership, and involvement. When you participate in your child’s early learning education, your little owl experiences less stress and anxiety and performs better on all levels.

FAQs

We are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., year-round.

We have professional cleaners come in every day to ensure sparkling, germ-free spaces. Staff also sanitizes throughout the day, and we have air purifiers and electrostatic sprayers to eliminate any pesky microbes in the air or on hard-to-clean surfaces.

All entrance doors require a coded fob for access, plus the yard is completely fenced. We also have internal-use security cameras throughout the center, and all staff members hold a current CPR certification.

Hear What Parents Have To Say...

"Our son absolutely loves going to school and looks forward to it everyday..."
"Our son absolutely loves going to school and looks forward to it everyday..."
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Our son absolutely loves going to school and looks forward to it everyday. Every teacher and staff member truly cares about each child that walks through their doors! They helped him transition smoothly and he has excelled in so many ways! Not to mention the structure they provide and The endless activities they do everyday! Thank you for providing a safe environment for my son to learn to grow!!

- Ashley Malone

"I love seeing the Conscious Discipline Social Emotional Curriculum being used..."
"I love seeing the Conscious Discipline Social Emotional Curriculum being used..."
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I love seeing the Conscious Discipline Social Emotional Curriculum being used at Kid Country! There is such a sense of calm in the classrooms. Watching teachers help toddlers learn appropriate and productive ways to express their emotions and handle conflict is so refreshing.

- Lisa C.

"He loves going to school every morning to see his teachers and friends..."
"He loves going to school every morning to see his teachers and friends..."
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My son has attended this daycare since he was 8 months old. They have taught him so much! He loves going to school every morning to see his teachers and friends. They also handled Covid extremely well and have put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend this daycare.

- Jessica Piscione

"the kids get to spend a lot of time outside and playing in general..."
"the kids get to spend a lot of time outside and playing in general..."
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My children love Kid Country. My daughter is particularly energized by KC and wants to go to school every morning, including on weekends. It helps (and I love) that the kids get to spend a lot of time outside and playing in general. (Playing is the best way for kids to learn.) They love their teachers and they’re making good friends along the way.

- Nicholas M

"There so much space to play outside, the teachers are phenomenal..."
"There so much space to play outside, the teachers are phenomenal..."
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Can’t say enough good things about kid country! Our child loves it there and gets mad at us if we pick up too early. There so much space to play outside, the teachers are phenomenal, and it doesn’t sink of dirty diapers. Very happy with our choice of sending our child here.

- Jennifer Goodman

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"They are attentive and I’ve really enjoyed the experience..."
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My son loves going to Kid Country. They are attentive and I’ve really enjoyed the experience! I also have a baby in the nursery and it is so nice to not have to worry about her during the day and I know she is in good hands and loves seeing the teachers there.

- Lori Jenen

"Communication is great, I receive daily emails summarizing the day..."
"Communication is great, I receive daily emails summarizing the day..."
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Staff are outstanding and always go above and beyond for my child. Facility is very clean, organized with a friendly atmosphere. Communication is great, I receive daily emails summarizing the day and it’s nice to open pictures showing the fun activities. I highly recommend Kid County to any one looking for a great environment for their child.

- Nick T

"My daughter loves to go to school and I love picking her up and hearing how her day was..."
"My daughter loves to go to school and I love picking her up and hearing how her day was..."
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It’s so nice to have your child attend a place that feels like they are your family. Kid Country is our second home and I am so happy we are able to send our daughter there. The Blue Gills program is 10 out of 10!! Miss Rhonda, Miss Wendy and Miss Sam are the best! My daughter loves to go to school and I love picking her up and hearing how her day was. Nothing but the best. Thank you Kid Country!!!!

- Emily H

"everyone of their staff is friendly and knows my children by name..."
"everyone of their staff is friendly and knows my children by name..."
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Kid country has provided such high quality care for both my children, everyone of their staff is friendly and knows my children by name. Always greeted kindly. Highly recommend! They continue to amaze me with their dedication to safety and kindness.

- Yesenia Chavez

" It’s great for my daughter to have such a safe connection with one of her teachers..."
" It’s great for my daughter to have such a safe connection with one of her teachers..."
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Absolutely love sending my children here! My daughter has a special connection with Ms. Elly! Whenever she is having a bad day, I know Ms. Elly will find a way to cheer my daughter up. My daughter barely allows me to brush her hair, yet allows Ms. Elly braid her hair in all these fun ways. It’s great for my daughter to have such a safe connection with one of her teachers.

- Carly Benard

"The children are taught strong social skills and he has made incredible friends..."
"The children are taught strong social skills and he has made incredible friends..."
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My son loves going to Kid Country. He started as an infant and is now in pre-kindergarten. Kid Country is family. The caring and dedication of the staff cannot be beat. The children are taught strong social skills and he has made incredible friends that will last a lifetime.

- Erin Malinowski

"Everyone is so nice, helpful and professional. They do so much with them..."
"Everyone is so nice, helpful and professional. They do so much with them..."
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My 8 month old grandson has been going to Kid Country for a few months now and he gets so excited when we walk through the door in the morning. Everyone is so nice, helpful and professional. They do so much with them. They keep you very well informed. I would definitely recommend bringing your children here.

- Kim Bottema

"The staff at Kid Country were extremely helpful and understanding with our concerns..."
"The staff at Kid Country were extremely helpful and understanding with our concerns..."
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We have had nothing but a wonderful experience at Kid Country! The staff at Kid Country were extremely helpful and understanding with our concerns and made the transition seamless. Our son truly loves going to school and all of the activities. The stuff is involved with the development of all their children and always have the child's best interest in mind. We love knowing our son is in such good hands! I would recommend to any parent!

- Brittany Creen

"I credit her speech to Kid Country and the amazing teachers they have on staff..."
"I credit her speech to Kid Country and the amazing teachers they have on staff..."
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Kid Country Childcare is the best thing I have done for my child. Before starting, at one and a half she was almost completely non verbal with no signs of starting. After about 2 months she started speaking more. Now at two and a half she hasn’t stopped talking. I credit her speech to Kid Country and the amazing teachers they have on staff. Out of all the childcare facilities in my area, I’m glad I went with Kid Country.

- Lauren S

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