Serving children ages 2 to 6, Toddler Town Children’s Learning Academy provides trusted preschool and childcare in Chicago and Evanston. Each day combines purposeful play, experienced teaching, and meaningful support to help children feel secure, capable, and ready for what comes next.
For more than 28 years, Toddler Town has been part of the Chicago and Evanston communities, helping families feel confident in where their children learn and grow. As a family-owned academy, we combine long-standing relationships and genuine care with nationally and state-recognized standards for early childhood quality, including NAEYC Accreditation and the Illinois ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality.
From infancy through preschool, our programs are designed around how children learn and develop at each stage. Creative Curriculum® guides purposeful learning through play and exploration, while Teaching Strategies GOLD® helps teachers understand each child’s progress and individual needs. Al’s Pals supports social-emotional growth, helping children build confidence, relationships, and skills that prepare them for what comes next.
NAEYC Accreditation + ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality
Toddler Town is recognized at both the national and state level for its commitment to high standards in early childhood education, learning environments, and care.
Creative Curriculum® + Teaching Strategies GOLD® + Al’s Pals
Our educational approach combines purposeful play, ongoing developmental observation, social-emotional learning, and individualized support to help children build confidence and prepare for what comes next.
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Come see our classrooms, ask questions, and discover whether Toddler Town feels right for your child and family.
From allergy-conscious meals and early opening hours to real-time parent updates and secure classrooms, Toddler Town brings together the practical details that help each day feel a little more seamless for families.
Since attending, my son has shown noticeable growth in his learning skills, communication, and overall development…The staff has always been caring, patient, and supportive, and it gives me peace of mind knowing my son is in a positive environment where he can learn and grow every day.
We’ve had such a great experience with Toddler Town. All 4 of my kids have gone here, and I trust them completely. The staff is amazing—so caring and attentive, you can tell they truly love the kids. The place is always super clean, and safety is clearly a top priority, which means everything to me as a parent.
As a new parent to toddler town daycare I have experienced nothing but positivity and all around great staff! They have made it easy for my child to transition to daycare for the first time!
We are so happy and pleased by the service we were given at Toddler Town Daycare. The teachers are kind, caring and great with the kids. My child was always excited to go and came back home smiling. A major thing that I absolutely loved the most was the communication from the staff. If I ever had concerns, they were always quick to reach out and communicate.