Looking for quality daycare in Harwood Heights? Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a multilingual daycare, preschool, and kindergarten located at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago – right on the border of Harwood Heights. 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 start in language development from day one.
Harwood Heights is a tight-knit village with a large Polish-American community and a strong emphasis on family values. Our multilingual programs are a natural fit for families here – combining the bilingual education many Harwood Heights parents want with the academic rigor needed to prepare children for top elementary schools.
Our daycare program gives toddlers a warm, structured first step into group learning. Experienced caregivers guide children through play-based activities, early language development, and social interaction in a safe, homelike setting. Each day is filled with songs, stories, sensory play, and hands-on exploration – all in a multilingual environment with daily exposure to Polish and English.
Our preschool program builds on that foundation with a gifted curriculum covering literacy, math, science, social studies, and art. Children engage in experiential, hands-on learning with enrichment classes in music, dance, and cultural studies. Small class sizes ensure every child receives individualized attention from qualified, multilingual educators who turn curiosity into academic confidence.
Our kindergarten program prepares children for acceptance into gifted programs at local schools – and an overwhelming majority of our graduates achieve exactly that. The curriculum focuses on academic readiness, critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and collaborative learning. Children leave Fantasy Island confident, capable, and fully prepared to excel in elementary school.
Harwood Heights sits directly adjacent to our facility on Milwaukee Ave, making us the closest multilingual daycare option for families in the village. But proximity is only part of the story. Here is why Harwood Heights parents trust Fantasy Island Schools for Kids:
Our staff speaks Polish, English, and Spanish. For the many Polish-speaking families in Harwood Heights, our program is one of the few that provides genuine bilingual immersion – not just occasional Polish words, but consistent daily instruction and conversation in both languages. Children develop strong language skills that connect them to their family heritage while preparing them for American schools.
Our experiential, activity-focused curriculum goes far beyond standard daycare programming. We develop future leaders across the arts, sciences, and mathematics, preparing children not just for kindergarten but for acceptance into advanced academic programs.
Three nutritious, locally sourced meals are freshly prepared every day at no additional cost. Many of our recipes draw on Polish culinary traditions, giving children a taste of home alongside balanced, healthy nutrition.
Low student-to-teacher ratios ensure individualized attention for every child. Our teachers know each child personally and adapt their approach to match individual learning styles and developmental needs.
Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a state-licensed daycare center in Illinois (License #483511) with a 4.8-star Google rating and a 100% recommendation rate on Facebook from real families in our community.
Research from the National Institute for Early Education Research shows that children who attend quality bilingual early education programs develop stronger executive function, cognitive flexibility, and academic outcomes that persist well into elementary school.
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 open 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 – directly on the Harwood Heights border. Most families in Harwood Heights reach us in under 5 minutes via Milwaukee Ave. There is no closer multilingual daycare option for Harwood Heights families.
We also serve families from nearby communities including Norwood Park, Gladstone Park, Niles, Park Ridge, and Dunning.
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. Daily bilingual instruction in Polish and English is a core part of our curriculum – especially valued by Harwood Heights families.
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 directly on the Harwood Heights border at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave. Most families arrive in under 5 minutes.
Call us at 773-206-4627, fill out our contact form, or schedule a tour to visit in person.
Choosing the right daycare in Harwood Heights starts with seeing it for yourself. We invite you to visit Fantasy Island Schools for Kids and discover why families across Harwood Heights and Chicago’s northwest side trust us with their children’s early education. Walk through our classrooms and playground, meet our bilingual teachers, and see our gifted curriculum in action.
Read what our families say about us or contact us today to book your visit.
