What ages do you accept?

We provide childcare and educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and pre-kindergarten children.

What is STEAM education?

STEAM education integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Do you offer full-time childcare?

Yes, we offer full-time childcare programs designed to support working families.

How can I schedule a tour?

You can contact our team through our website or call our office to schedule a childcare center tour.

PRIVATE Childcare & Preschool in Elmhurst, IL

Why Families Choose Boutique Childcare Over Corporate Daycare

Not all childcare is created equal.

As a locally owned boutique childcare center, we answer to children and families—not corporate offices, investors, or enrollment quotas.

At many large childcare chains, decisions are often made by people who have never met your child. At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, decisions are made by educators and leaders who know our children by name, celebrate their milestones, and partner with families every step of the way.

We don’t believe in minimum standards. We believe children deserve more.

That’s why we maintain higher hiring standards, invest in teacher education, provide natural and organic meals, prioritize classroom consistency, and create meaningful relationships with every family we serve.

When you walk through our doors, you’ll quickly discover that your child is not a number, a ratio, or a spot on a roster.

They are known.

They are valued.

They are loved.

Because childcare should feel personal.

Children First. Not Numbers.

Parent Concierge

boutique childcare means everything to us

Elmhurst Premier Childcare is a boutique early childhood and Preschool center in downtown Elmhurst, IL, dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and enriching environment for young children. With a focus on safety, cleanliness, eco-conscious practices and organic nutrition, EPC blends high-quality care with thoughtful education and STEAM driven activities. We strive to be the best daycare and childcare center in Elmhurst and DuPage County.

Our curriculum is rooted a STEAM Curriculum, a research based approach, emphasizing hands-on, play-based learning that supports each child’s development at their own pace.

Higher Standards. Better Care.

We don’t just meet state requirements—we go far beyond them.

While most childcare centers operate at minimum standards, every educator at Elmhurst Premier Childcare is required to hold an early childhood degree or related field OR earn the Child Development Associate(CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credential, along with ongoing professional development.

We warmly invite you to schedule a tour and experience the difference. Feel free to book a tour through our contact us page. Elmhurst Premier Childcare serves families in Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Lombard, Bensenville and surrounding towns in DuPage County, Illinois. Read more about us on our FAQ page.