Access Preschool and Child Care Directory

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.

Selecting Quality Child Care

Brightpoint
Lists continuing education opportunities for caregivers and provides information about quality services for children.

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.

Community Connections

Schools – Mount Prospect Community Information
Lists schools ranging from preschool/child care to regional colleges.