Children's Learning Center

For them�and for you

Your child can attend school while you attend school at the ��. �� has two Children�s Learning Centers where your child can learn, play, explore and make friends while you�re earning your degree.

Both centers are modern and secure where our experienced, degreed teachers provide high-quality care and education for children ages 2-5 years. Both centers at Grayslake and Lakeshore Campuses are Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and have a gold rating EXCELERATE Gold through the State of Illinois quality rating system.

Year-round services

Services are open to students, staff and the surrounding community and available year-round for children who are 2-5 years old. We provide summer care for school-aged children up to 12 years old.

Enroll children in advance for limited times based on your class, study and work schedules. Contact either of the Children's Learning Centers for more information.

Adapt to the needs of families
The �� Children�s Learning Center program provides care and education for children who are enrolled on flexible schedules, prearranged schedules and consistent weekly schedules, determined at the time of registration.
Offer high-quality learning
Consistent with ��s leadership role in Lake County and with its mission to educate and develop Early Childhood Education teachers within its Education and Human Services programs, Children�s Learning Centers offer high-quality learning and developmentally appropriate programs that afford students and faculty valuable opportunities for research and observation in child development. Our desire is for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families for nurturing, growth and development, relationships and understanding.
Provide a safe and nurturing environment
We�re committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can express their individuality while we provide them with a variety of experiences to enhance their growth and development in all domains of learning which include social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.
The Children�s Learning Center program promotes values and principles which encompass fairness, equity and honesty. We strive for excellence in meeting the needs of children and their families for growth and development.

Apply for free preschool at Lakeshore

The �� Preschool For All Program is a free 9-month program for eligible families with children between the ages of 3-5. The program is located at the Lakeshore Campus every weekday starting in late August through May, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (847) 543-2150 to register.

Locations

Grayslake, Room D123-127
(847) 543-2053
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lakeshore, Room S103
(847) 543-2190
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Support for little ones and parents

Care and education provided for 182 children between 2 and 12 years
57 student parents supported
Opened new, accessible outdoor playground at Lakeshore Campus childcare center in June 2025 with support of private and public partnerships

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