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Mon 6am - 6pm
Tue 6am - 6pm
Wed 6am - 6pm
Thu 6am - 6pm
Fri 6am - 6pm

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What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of Crystal Lake, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

What You’ll Love

  • Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
  • Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app
  • Child-centric care provided by professional educators and early learning experts.
Highlights of Our Academy

Highlights of Our Academy

  • Mother- Daughter Operated – On Site Daily
  • Sign Language and Spanish included in lesson plans
  • Digital daily reports with photos
  • Cameras throughout the building

Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owner

Gloria

Meet Gloria, Owner & Director of Kiddie Academy Crystal Lake!  Gloria is a passionate educator and dedicated leader with a heart for nurturing young minds. Ms. Gloria's warmth fills the halls each day, creating special relationships with all her families.   Insider with Ms. Gloria What inspired you to open this center? I've always wanted a place that I knew would provide safety for children and provide a great place for their education. Being here everyday gives meopportunities to get to know each child and teach them little things throughout the day. I like that I can give parents peace of mind knowing that the owner is here keeping a look out for their children. This isn't just a job for me, i my passion.   
Gloria

Meet Our Team

Emily Montemayor

Director
Meet Emily, Director at Kiddie Academy Crystal Lake!Emily is a passionate leader and advocate for early childhood education. As Gloria’s youngest daughter, she grew up surrounded by the joy of teaching and nurturing young minds. With a degree in Early Childhood Education, combines knowledge, creativity, and compassion in her role as director. She believes every child deserves a safe, supportive environment where they can explore and grow at their own pace. Emily’s open-door policy encourages strong relationships with families and staff, and she is always seeking new ways to enhance the center.Insider with Ms. Emily: “Early childhood education opens a world of endless possibilities. Watching children reach milestones is incredibly rewarding. I’m committed to creating a warm, inspiring environment that supports each child’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. Early learning builds the foundation for lifelong success, and we ...
Emily Montemayor

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