Lena, IL

Kiddie Academy of Freeport is a highly-regarded educational childcare center serving the Lena area with their Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, and STEM learning. The center features state-licensed teachers with early childhood education credentials, secure entry systems, and comprehensive safety protocols. Their developmentally appropriate programs include daily learning activities, nutritious meals, and indoor/outdoor play spaces. Parents consistently praise the center's communication, structured learning environment, and the qualified, caring staff who maintain excellent teacher-to-child ratios.

Trinity Day Care & Preschool operates as a faith-based early childhood education center with a strong reputation for quality care and developmental programming. The center offers a balanced curriculum that incorporates academic readiness, social-emotional learning, and Christian values. Features include low student-teacher ratios, experienced early childhood educators, secure facilities with monitored access, and age-appropriate learning centers. The program emphasizes kindergarten readiness through structured play, literacy development, and hands-on learning activities while maintaining a nurturing, family-like atmosphere.

Small Wonders Learning Center provides comprehensive early childhood education with a play-based learning approach that incorporates Creative Curriculum standards. The center features dedicated infant rooms with primary caregiver assignments, structured preschool programs focusing on literacy and math readiness, and school-age enrichment programs. Safety features include secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. The qualified teaching staff maintains state-required ratios and participates in ongoing professional development. Parents appreciate the center's clean facilities, consistent communication, and individualized attention to each child's developmental needs.