Delavan, IL

Little Lambs Learning Center is a highly-regarded local childcare facility serving Delavan with a comprehensive educational approach. They offer a structured curriculum that balances academic preparation with social-emotional development, using both play-based and structured learning activities. The center features qualified early childhood educators with low teacher-to-child ratios, ensuring personalized attention. Their facility includes secure indoor classrooms and safe outdoor play areas with age-appropriate equipment. The center emphasizes Christian values while welcoming children of all backgrounds, and provides nutritious meals and snacks. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, clean environment, and strong communication about child development progress.

Located in nearby Pekin (approximately 15 miles from Delavan), The Goddard School serves the broader Tazewell County area with a nationally recognized F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). This play-based curriculum focuses on seven learning domains: personal/social, language/literacy, math, science, social studies, creative expression, and physical development. The school features state-certified teachers, secure keypad entry systems, and modern classrooms with advanced learning materials. Their STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) enrichment programs and daily yoga/mindfulness activities set them apart. The facility maintains excellent safety records and offers flexible scheduling options for working families commuting from Delavan.

Serving the Morton area (approximately 12 miles from Delavan), Sunshine Early Learning Center has built a strong reputation for quality early childhood education. Their comprehensive curriculum incorporates Creative Curriculum® with supplemental literacy and math programs, preparing children for kindergarten success. The center features degreed lead teachers with specialized training in early childhood development and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Their facility includes secure, age-specific classrooms, indoor gross motor play space, and fenced outdoor playgrounds. The center emphasizes character development, social skills, and hands-on learning experiences. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the center's communication, safety protocols, and the visible developmental progress of their children.