Looking for a quality preschool in Des Plaines? Fantasy Island Schools for Kids is a multilingual daycare, preschool, and kindergarten located at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago – just minutes from Des Plaines across the city border. 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.
Des Plaines is a family-friendly suburb with excellent schools and a diverse, growing community. Many Des Plaines families work in Chicago or O’Hare area and need dependable childcare along their daily commute. Our location on Milwaukee Ave puts Fantasy Island directly on the route between Des Plaines and downtown Chicago, making drop-off and pickup seamless for working parents.
Our daycare program gives toddlers a warm, structured first experience with group learning. Experienced caregivers guide children through play-based activities, early language development, and social interaction in a safe, homelike environment. Each day includes songs, stories, sensory play, and hands-on exploration – all delivered in a multilingual setting with daily exposure to Polish and English.
Our preschool in Des Plaines builds on that foundation with a gifted curriculum covering literacy, math, science, social studies, and art. Children learn through experiential, hands-on activities with enrichment classes in music, dance, and cultural studies. Small class sizes ensure every child receives individualized attention from qualified, multilingual educators who turn natural curiosity into genuine 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 covers academic readiness, critical thinking, social-emotional growth, and collaborative learning. From literacy and numeracy to creative problem-solving, children graduate from Fantasy Island confident, capable, and fully prepared for elementary school.
Des Plaines offers families suburban comfort with easy access to Chicago, O’Hare, and the northwest suburbs. Parents here want the best of both worlds – a high-quality early education program with the convenience of a location that fits their daily routine. Here is why families in Des Plaines trust Fantasy Island Schools for Kids:
Our staff speaks Polish, English, and Spanish. Children experience bilingual immersion throughout the entire day – during lessons, meals, songs, and play. Des Plaines has a significant Polish-speaking population, and our program provides a rare opportunity for children to develop strong bilingual skills in a structured educational setting rather than just at home.
Our experiential, activity-focused curriculum does more than prepare children for kindergarten – it prepares them for gifted program acceptance. We develop creative thinkers and confident problem-solvers across the arts, sciences, and mathematics through hands-on, collaborative learning.
Three nutritious, locally sourced meals are freshly prepared on-site every day at no additional cost. No packed lunches, no extra fees. Children develop healthy eating habits in a structured, social setting.
Low student-to-teacher ratios mean real individualized attention. Our teachers know each child by name, by personality, and by learning style – and adapt their approach to each child’s 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 parents in our community.
Research from the National Institute for Early Education Research confirms that children who attend 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 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 preschool is located at 6100 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 – just south of the Des Plaines border. Most Des Plaines families reach us in about 10 minutes via Oakton St or Touhy Ave heading east to Milwaukee Ave. For parents commuting toward O’Hare or downtown Chicago, our location is a convenient stop along the way.
We also serve families from nearby communities including Niles, Park Ridge, Norwood Park, Edison Park, and Skokie.
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 a core 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 Des Plaines via Oakton St or Touhy Ave. Convenient for parents commuting toward O’Hare or downtown.
Call us at 773-206-4627, fill out our contact form, or schedule a tour to visit in person.
Choosing the right preschool in Des Plaines is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. We invite you to visit Fantasy Island Schools for Kids and see what sets our multilingual, gifted program apart. Walk through our classrooms and playground, meet our bilingual teachers, and discover how our curriculum gives children the strongest possible start.
Read what our families say about us or contact us today to book your visit.
