Looking for quality daycare in Park Ridge? Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a multilingual daycare, preschool, and kindergarten located at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago – just minutes from Park Ridge. We serve children ages 2 to 6 with a gifted curriculum, small class sizes, and three freshly cooked meals included every day. Our bilingual staff speaks Polish, English, and Spanish, giving your child a strong foundation in language development from the start.
Park Ridge families are known for prioritizing academic excellence and strong community values. Our early childhood programs are built on those same principles – combining structured learning with warmth, creativity, and genuine care for every child who walks through our doors.
Our daycare program gives toddlers a nurturing, structured first experience with group learning. Caregivers guide children through play-based activities, early language development, and social interaction in a safe, homelike setting. Songs, stories, sensory play, and hands-on exploration fill each day – all delivered in a multilingual environment with daily exposure to Polish and English.
Our preschool program advances that foundation with a gifted curriculum covering literacy, math, science, social studies, and art. Children learn through hands-on, experiential activities with enrichment classes in music, dance, and cultural studies. Small class sizes mean every preschooler receives individualized attention from qualified, multilingual educators who turn curiosity into confidence and readiness for the next step.
Our kindergarten program is built to prepare children for acceptance into gifted programs – and an overwhelming majority of our graduates achieve exactly that. The curriculum covers academic readiness, critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and collaborative learning. From literacy and numeracy to creative expression and problem-solving, children graduate from Fantasy Island confident, capable, and fully prepared for elementary school.
Park Ridge sits just northwest of Chicago with top-rated schools and a reputation for family-friendly living. Parents here expect nothing less than excellence in their children’s early education. Here is why families in Park Ridge trust our daycare:
Our staff speaks Polish, English, and Spanish. Children experience full bilingual immersion throughout the day – during lessons, meals, play, and conversation. This consistent exposure builds cognitive flexibility, stronger memory, and advanced early literacy skills.
Our activity-focused, experiential curriculum does more than prepare children for kindergarten – it prepares them for gifted program acceptance. We develop critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers across the arts, sciences, and mathematics.
Three nutritious, locally sourced meals are freshly prepared every day at no additional cost. No packed lunches needed. Children develop healthy eating habits in a social, structured environment.
Low student-to-teacher ratios ensure every child gets individualized attention. Our teachers know each child personally – their strengths, interests, and learning style.
Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a state-licensed daycare center in Illinois (License #483511). We hold a 4.8-star rating on Google and a 100% recommendation rate on Facebook from parents in our community.
Research from the National Institute for Early Education Research shows that children in quality early education programs develop stronger academic and social outcomes that persist through elementary school and beyond.
7:00 AM – Arrival and Free Play – Children settle in with self-directed activities and greet friends and teachers in Polish and English.
Morning Circle Time – Group learning through songs, calendar, weather, and bilingual language activities.
Curriculum Block – Guided instruction in literacy, math, science, or art following our gifted curriculum and weekly themes.
Freshly Cooked Lunch – A nutritious meal prepared on-site using locally sourced ingredients.
Outdoor Play – Physical activity on our large outdoor playground with climbing structures, slides, and space for running and cooperative games.
Enrichment Activities – Music, dance, art, STEM projects, or cultural immersion programs led by our multilingual educators.
Afternoon Snack and Quiet Time – Rest for younger children, extended learning for older groups.
Pickup (until 6:00 PM) – Parents receive updates on their child’s day, activities, and progress.
Our daycare is located at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 – a quick drive from Park Ridge via Touhy Ave or Devon Ave to Milwaukee Ave. Most Park Ridge families reach us in about 10 minutes, making daily drop-off and pickup simple and predictable.
We also serve families from nearby communities including Norwood Park, Edison Park, Niles, Edgebrook, and Des Plaines.
We serve children ages 2 through 6, covering daycare, preschool, and kindergarten. We do not accept children under 2 years old.
Our staff speaks Polish, English, and Spanish. Bilingual instruction is part of our daily curriculum.
Yes. Three freshly prepared meals are cooked on-site every day at no additional cost.
Yes. We offer both. Contact us to check availability for your child’s age group.
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Closed on weekends.
Yes. Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a state-licensed daycare center in Illinois (License #483511).
We are at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, about 10 minutes from Park Ridge via Touhy Ave or Devon Ave. Easy parking available.
Call us at 773-206-4627, fill out our contact form, or schedule a tour to visit in person.
Choosing the right daycare in Park Ridge is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. We invite you to visit Fantasy Island Schools for Kids and experience our difference firsthand. Walk through our classrooms and playground, meet our multilingual teachers, and see how our gifted curriculum gives children the strongest possible start.
Read what our families say about us or contact us today to book your visit.
