Access Preschool and Child Care Directory
Click above to access our directory of preschools and child care centers in Mount Prospect. We invited area preschools to provide basic information for this listing. The library does not endorse individual schools or curriculum but offers this information as a resource for the community. All listed schools are located in Mount Prospect.
Community Connections
It Takes a Community Family Resource Flyer
Created by Birth to Five Illinois (Cook North Region), this flyer is a comprehensive list of key resources for families of young children in northern Cook County. Do you have questions about your child’s development, learning, and growth? Are you looking for child care programs? Do you need support paying for your childcare needs? Check out this flyer for more information!
Schools – Mount Prospect Community Information
Lists area schools ranging from preschool/child care to regional colleges.
Illinois School District Finder
Unsure which school district you live in? Use this website to search for your school district based on your address.
Selecting Quality Child Care
Brightpoint
Lists continuing education opportunities for caregivers and provides information about quality services for children. Brightpoint’s affiliate site for the region is the Community Child Care Center of Palatine Township, and they do serve residents of Mount Prospect. Submit this contact form to find out more about their services.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Sunshine Website
Provides resources and information, including a licensed provider lookup, for parents, providers, and the public interested in licensed child care in Illinois.
Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Provides a database and training resource for parents/care providers.
Zero to Three
Supports parents and professionals who care for infants, toddlers, and families.
Nutrition, Health, and Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics
Includes information to help parents/caregivers obtain knowledge about the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
HealthyChildren
General information related to child health or more specific guidance on parenting issues backed by 60,000 pediatricians.
KidsHealth
Articles on many aspects of child health, for parents/caregivers, kids, and health professionals, from the Nemours Foundation.
MyPlate, by the USDA
Includes food and nutrition guidelines for children of all ages.
