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A loving and inspiring place where every child grows and learns, building confidence, allowing them to shine!

About Little Light of Mine Childcare

Every day, your child’s imagination grows, their learning expands, and their curiosity takes off!. Little Light of Mine empowers, teaches and prepares them for life.

Our school, established in 1999, has thrived in Kankakee by providing children with a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment. Our children, parents, and teachers exude happiness as we experience a child’s first learning journey together. This is a time for children to play with enthusiasm, explore the environment, ask questions, and seek out new friendships. We are very glad to have you join us during this wonderful adventure!

More About Little Light of Mine Childcare

Our Mission

We strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment, whether for infants, and toddlers, to young children, where they can develop a love for learning, build foundational skills, and foster creativity, curiosity, and kindness.

Our Vision

To be that place that benefits parents and children, inspiring young minds through innovative and inclusive education, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, and giving parents a trusted place to place for their children to feel welcome.

Why Choose Little Light of Mine?

Our Core Value

With Little Light of Mine Childcare, we always put the quality of teaching children first, geared toward the developing child, building their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. We believe that children learn best through play.

Whether it’s an infant or a child afterschool, Little Light of Mine Childcare is the best place for your child to be.

Learn And Play

With the criteria of learning and playing, children will have an exciting setting for reaching their goals.

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Nutritious Meal

Children's meals need to be provided with all the nutrients necessary for a day of creative exploration.

Great Teachers

Experienced and dedicated teachers team will help your child develop more in all aspects.

Wonderful Enironment

The colorful environment at Little Light of Mine is suitable for children 's age, making them more enjoy the environment they're in.

Our Programs

Dear parents, we would like to thank you for choosing Little Light of Mine Childcare in the process of considering and planning your children's care and success.

Infants (6wks - 12 moths)

A wonderful start for your infant, focusing on loving interactions, whether its rocking them to sleep or sing them a lullaby, each infant receives the specialized care and attention they need.

InfantsToddlers (1 - 2 Years Old)

A gentle introduction to the school environment, focusing on sensory exploration, basic social interactions, and early motor skills. Our nurturing space helps little learners feel safe, loved, and curious.

2 Year Old (2 Years Old)

Encouraging independence and cognitive development through play-based learning, storytelling, and interactive activities. Children begin building confidence in communication and self-expression.

Preschool 1 (3 - 5 Years Old)

A structured yet playful approach to early education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and foundational academic skills. Through engaging lessons, children prepare for formal schooling.

Preschool 2 (2 - 5 Years Old)

A structured yet playful approach to early education, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and foundational academic skills. Through engaging lessons, children prepare for formal schooling.

After School (5 - 12 Years Old)

Our after school program is a safe, fun, and engaging place where students can learn, explore, create, and grow with exciting educational and fun activities, to daily help with homework.

Highlight Number

Discover the Meaningful Numbers That Reflect Our Passion, Dedication, and Over Two Decades of Excellence in Nurturing Young Minds Through Early Childhood Education.

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25 +

Years of Early Education Excellence

Dedicated Teachers

450

Happy Little Learners Enrolled

98 %

Parent Satisfaction Rate

Kids Activites

Things For Kids

At our kindergarten, every day is filled with joyful and meaningful activities designed to spark creativity, nurture curiosity, and support your child’s development.

Explore The Activities

Creative Arts & Crafts Let’s make fun and colorful things! Cut, paint, glue, and create your own amazing art. It’s all about having fun and using your imagination!

Story Time & Language Activities Listen, imagine, and explore magical stories! Sing songs, play word games, and learn new words every day. Let’s talk, laugh, and grow our language together!

Outdoor Play & Physical Activities Enjoy exciting games, run under the sun, and explore the world around you. Playing outside helps you grow strong, make friends, and stay happy every day!

Social Skills Development: Listen, imagine, and explore magical stories! Sing songs, play word games, and learn new words every day. Let’s talk, laugh, and grow our language together!

Music & Movement Listen, imagine, and explore magical stories! Sing songs, play word games, and learn new words every day. Let’s talk, laugh, and grow our language together!

STEM Exploration Let’s make fun and colorful things! Cut, paint, glue, and create your own amazing art. It’s all about having fun and using your imagination!

Cooking & Nutrition Fun Enjoy exciting games, run under the sun, and explore the world around you. Playing outside helps you grow strong, make friends, and stay happy every day!

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What parents say about Little Light of Mine

You have been doing such a wonderful job of keeping activities consistent and coordinating schedules every week. I have been telling all my family and friends what a blessing this school has been during this crisis to keep our home calm. Thank you!