Welcome to Little Friends Early Education and Preschool! Located in North Peoria, just a few minutes from Dunlap, our mission is to foster your child’s natural love of learning with developmental activities for all ages. Our large, park-like playgrounds are the perfect places to dig in and learn all about the environment, and our art studio and music exploration room offer endless opportunities for imaginative and creative playtime. Little scientists will love experimenting in the STEM-inspired science lab, and the growing readers nook is the ideal spot to curl up with a good book. Stop by to meet our dedicated staff and see what we’re all about. We're just off of Route 40 on Alta Road in a quiet residential area.
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Michelle Spiva - Center Director
Take a look inside Little Friends Early Education and Preschool from the comfort of your own home! You’ll see our warm, welcoming environments, enriching classrooms, and inspiring spaces that spark independence, curiosity, and learning.
Your child’s safety and wellness is our top priority. We continue to monitor state and local public health guidelines, look to our medical expert, and use our considerable experience to guide our health and safety practices. Our centers take important steps to ensure the very best for every child, and the Health and Wellness portion of our World at Their Fingertips® curriculum incorporates lessons about these essential topics into every classroom, every day.
Our families come from Dunlap, Peoria, and other nearby communities, creating a close-knit environment and strong parent partnerships. Whether we’re close to home or near the office, our center is ideal for busy working families and easy to get to – for pick-up and drop-off or to stop in for a visit.
Ready to get started? Schedule a meeting with Bright Horizons to get a tour of our center. See our classrooms, ask questions about tuition, openings and our enrollment process. Find out how we’ll help your family thrive!