Kenney, IL

Little Friends Daycare & Learning Center is a highly-regarded local facility serving the Kenney community with comprehensive early childhood education programs. They employ state-licensed teachers with degrees in early childhood education and maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios. The center features a play-based learning curriculum that incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. Their secure facility includes monitored access, fenced outdoor playgrounds, and age-appropriate classrooms. Parents consistently praise the center's nurturing environment, daily communication through a dedicated app, and the staff's dedication to each child's individual development. The center provides nutritious meals and snacks following USDA guidelines and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate working families.

Kiddie Academy of Clinton serves families throughout DeWitt County, including Kenney residents, with their nationally recognized Life Essentials® curriculum. This accredited facility features degreed early childhood educators and maintains rigorous safety protocols including secure entry systems and comprehensive background checks. The curriculum focuses on character development, literacy, mathematics, and science through hands-on learning experiences. The center boasts modern classrooms, age-appropriate learning materials, and outdoor play areas designed for different age groups. Parents appreciate the regular progress updates, structured daily routines, and the center's commitment to preparing children for kindergarten success. Their enrichment programs include music, movement, and Spanish language exposure.

Bright Beginnings Learning Center has been serving Central Illinois families for over a decade with their research-based early childhood programs. The center employs certified teachers who participate in ongoing professional development and maintain CPR/first aid certification. Their comprehensive curriculum includes Creative Curriculum for infants and toddlers and a structured preschool program aligned with Illinois Early Learning Standards. The facility features secure, camera-monitored classrooms, large outdoor play spaces, and dedicated learning centers for art, reading, and dramatic play. Parents consistently highlight the center's excellent communication, clean and safe environment, and the visible developmental progress their children make. The center offers extended hours and provides all meals and snacks, accommodating various dietary needs.