Preschool & Child Care
Access the Preschool and Child Care Directory
Parents who are looking into preschool or child care options may wish to use these resources as a starting point. The directory can be viewed alphabetically, by type of facility (Preschool, Child Care Center or Home Day Care), or by location. Individual records for each facility (accessed by clicking View on the chart) include basic information on enrollment, staff, fees and philosophy.
This listing of some of Mount Prospect's preschools, child care centers, and home day care providers is provided for information only. A facility's presence in the database does not constitute either certification of the facility's credentials or a recommendation by the Mount Prospect Public Library.
Email Addresses
Jan Penner, Preschool/Child Care Outreach
jpenner@mppl.org
Book Bag Request
bookbag@mppl.org
Outreach Holiday Books
Holiday books can be requested by early childhood teachers and care providers. This growing collection of holiday books began with a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Mount Prospect. These books are available for preschool and childcare bookbags and teacher checkouts.
Parent/Teacher Collections
Youth Services houses a Parent/Teacher Collection of over 2,000 titles. This collection contains many resources specifically chosen to help teachers and parents with materials for students and families.
Selecting Quality Child Care
Children's Home and Aid Society of Illinois
Lists continuing education opportunities for caregivers and provides information about quality services to children
Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies
Provides a database and training resource for parents/care providers
National Network for Child Care
Provides a listing of over 1000 child care related publications and resources
Early Childhood Development
Baby TALK
A national model for supporting families of very young children and professionals who work with them
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.
My Pyramid, by the USDA
Includes food and nutrition guidelines for children of all ages
KidsHealth
Articles on many aspects of child health, for parents/caregivers, kids, and health professionals, from the Nemours Foundation
Community Connections
Illinois Parents
Includes local programs, services, and community agencies to help parents raise and educate their children
Schools - Mount Prospect Community Info
Lists schools ranging from preschool/child care to regional colleges.
Sports & Recreation - Mount Prospect Community Info
Local park districts, swimming pools, and other local recreational destinations.
Professional Development
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Lists professional development opportunities and resources for parents/caregivers
