KinderCare Learning Center in Darien offers high-quality daycare, child care, and early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, create and grow. We provide care for children 6 weeks through 6 years old, with preschool and kindergarten programs and before- and after-school care for school-age students. Our experienced teachers use a research-backed curriculum to build confidence, creativity and school readiness skills through hands-on learning and play. KinderCare supports families in Darien with flexible scheduling and financial assistance, making it easier to access trusted care and early education.
Keywords childcare, child care, daycare, preschool, infant care.
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Carrie has worked at KinderCare since 2011. She started as a prekindergarten teacher in Orland Park and has worked her way up to Assistant Director of Darien in 2015. Early Childhood Education is such a rewarding field and she feels truley blessed to be working at KinderCare.<br /> <br /> In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, running, and gardening at her home in Palos Heights. She has two daughters, ages 10 and 12.
Shavon has been with the company since 2012. She started at the John Humphrey Drive Center in Orland Park where she was lead teacher in the Infant Room before being promoted to Program Specialist. Currently she is Assistant Director at Darien Center. Words cannot express the joy tthat she has working in the field of ECE.
Donna holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Triton College (graduated Phi Theta Kappa). She has over 20+ years experience in the child care field as well as an additional 15 years in business management.<br /> A "transplant" from Berwyn, IL, she has been residing in the near west suburbs for 25 years.
Jen has worked at KinderCare since June of 2014. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Eduation from Illinois State University. Prior to working at KinderCare, Jen worked within a school district as a Preschool assistant (teaching assistant ans Special Education assistant) and a Literacy Assistant for grades K-4. She now teaches School Age students during the summer program and is the PreK/Kindergarten teacher during the school year.
Ms. Sherry has been a Preschool teacher for KinderCare since 2014 when she relocated fro Vicksburg, MS. She has been working in the early childhood field since 2002. She began her carer as an infant teacher in a daycare where she realized her love for children. Sherry earned an A.A.S. in Child Development Technology at Hinds Community College with a 3.7 GPA. In additional, she earned a BS in Child Development from Alcorn State University. She has also successfully completed several training hours under Jackson State University and Mississippi State University, in which she continued to learn about quality preschool education.<br /> Sherry is experienced in conducting comprehensive learning activities and care about the guidance of young children and making stories come alive. When not enjoying time with her preschool children, she loves laughing and spending quality time with her family.
