Welcome!

Founded in 1990 by McKendree United Methodist Church, our program is committed to providing excellent full-time care for ninety-eight children, 6 weeks-5 years. The program operates year-round, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Eight beautiful classrooms, a unique outdoor space, art studio, and indoor active play areas provide opportunities for warm relationships with responsive educators and meaningful experiences that enhance early learning.

                                                                                We are “Champions of Play”!

“My daughter has flourished since she started attending Mckendree. She immediately made improvements on her gross motor skills, her language has developed at an exponential rate, and she’s sad to leave and excited to get to school each day. What stands out to me from our experience is the quality of the staff. They are some of the most supportive and attentive people we’ve met and have been excellent with my daughter and a great resource for me. The philosophy and creativity for the curriculum really makes Mckendree stand out from other options.”

Alex W.

Our daughter has truly flourished at McKendree, developing the confidence to try new things, take healthy risks, and not shy away from possible failure. The caregivers and leadership at McKendree are deeply committed to fostering a positive and caring environment. The children are encouraged to learn about their world through child-directed exploration and discovery and, most importantly, PLAY. We are so thankful for the McKendree community.

Becca and Will W.