As a service for our patrons, the Deerfield Public Library is happy to share information about local early childhood resources. Organizations are listed in alphabetical order and are not endorsed by the Library. For more information about any of these community assets, please use the contact information indicated. (If you represent an organization and would like to be included in this list, please get in touch with Kary Henry, School Outreach Coordinator, at khenry@deerfieldlibrary.org.)
BJBE Early Childhood Program at the Chava Center
Director: Jacqueline Buzard (jbuzard@bjbe.org)
Alternative Contact: Puala Carter (PCarter@bjbe.org)
Mailing Address: 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield IL 60016
Phone Number: 847-940-7575
Website: https://www.bjbe.org
Deerfield Park District Early Childhood Enrichment
Director: Megan Carbone (megan@deerfieldparks.org)
Mailing Address: 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-945-0650
Website: https://www.deerfieldparks.org/programs/preschool/
District 109 Early Learners
Director: Stephanie Monaco (smonaco@dps109.org)
Alternate Contact: Marcie Faust, Principal (mfaust@dps109.org)
Mailing Address: South Park Elementary School; 1421 Hackberry Road, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone: 847-945-5895
Website: earlylearners.dps109.org
The Goddard School
Director: Rebecca Cosgrove (ddeerfieldil2@goddardschools.com)
Alternative Contact: Haram Flores (ddeerfieldil3@goddardschools.com)
Mailing Address: 475 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-349-4499
Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/il/deerfield/deerfield-northbrook
Happy Hippo Child Care
Director: Michelle Fisher-Rohde (happyhippochild@gmail.com)
Mailing Address: 635 Hermitage, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-436-7326
Little Warriors at Deerfield High School
Director: Kim Schmidt (kschmidt@dist113.org)
Mailing Address: 1959 Waukegan Rd. Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 224-632-3380
Montessori Connection West
Director: Laurie Ward (west@montessoriconnection.org)
Alternate Contact: Angela Gatz (west@montessoriconnection.org)
Mailing Address: 1731 Deerfield Road, Highland Park IL 60035
Phone Number: 847-831-9393
Website: https://www.highlandparkmontessori.com
North Shore Montessori Schools – Deerfield, Riverwoods, Glenview
Director: Lisa Kambich (lisa@montessori-schools.com)
Alternate Contact: Arlene Gordon, Director of Admissions (arlene@montessori-schools.com)
Mailing Address: 3140 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, Il 60015
Phone Number: 847-945-8661
Website: https://www.montessori-schools.com
Christian Beginnings
Director: Judy Rundell (jrundell@firstpresdf.org)
Alternate Contact: Pam Schwab (ChristianBeginnings@firstpresdf.org)
Mailing Address: 824 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-945-5140
Website: https://firstpresdf.org/preschool
Deerfield Park District Discovery Learning Center
Director: Lynn Braun (lynn@deerfieldparks.org)
Mailing Address: 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-945-0650
Website: https://www.deerfieldparks.org/189/Early-Childhood-Programs
Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook
Director: Sonia Lakhani (Slakhani@guidepostmontessori.com)
Alternative Contact: Duke Wang (duwang@guidepostmontessori.com)
Mailing Address: 1085 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone: 224-215-1624
Website: guidepostmontessori.com/schools/deerbrook-deerfield-il/
Handwriting Picasso
Director: Dawn Reichman (otdawnr@gmail.com)
Mailing Address: 1259 Knollwood Rd, Deerfield IL 60015
Lincolnshire Community Nursery School
Director: Katie Tantillo (director@lcns.org)
Mailing Address: 30 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire IL 60069
Phone Number: 847-945-1450
Website: https://www.lcns.org
Mon Jardin Child Care Learning Center
Director of Student Enrollment: Stephanie Jager (stephaniej@monjardinco.com)
Alternate Contact: info@monjardinco.com
Mailing Address: 20630 Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-465-8080 ext 152
Website: http://www.monjardinco.com
Moriah Early Childhood Center
Director: Cherene Radis (cherene@moriahecc.org)
Alternate Contact: Debbi Cohen (dcohen@moriahecc.org)
Mailing Address: 200 Taub Dr, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-948-8930
Website: http://moriahecc.org
Ravinia Nursery School
Director: Susan Lenzini (director@ravinianurseryschool.com)
Mailing Address: 686 Red Oak Lane, Highland Park IL 60035
Phone Number: 847-831-3700
Website: http://www.ravinianurseryschool.com
Reading Rookies
Director: Wendy Moskovitz (info@readingrookies.com)
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1322, Deerfield IL 60015
Phone Number: 847-636-0836
Website: https://www.readingrookies.com/
Tamarak Country School
Director: Lucia Thoensen (lucia@tamarakdaycamp.com)
Mailing Address: 23970 N. Elm Road, Lincolnshire IL 60069
Phone Number: 847-634-3168
Website: http://www.tamarakdaycamp.com
