A Warm Welcome
To The Family

Feel The Love In A Caring Space
Where Families Come First

A Warm Welcome
To The Family

Feel The Love In A Caring Space Where Families Come First

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Aurora, IL

A Mission Of All Around Care

Build a meaningful relationship with a preschool committed to providing a nurturing, loving atmosphere for your child to flourish physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

See Our Core Values In Action Every Day

A set of guidelines keeps us on course to fulfill our mission. Your child benefits from the ways we put our core values into action:
  • Positive and Energetic: Through warm interactions, play, songs, and dance, we create a joyful place for your child to learn.
  • Open-Door Communication: You are welcome to share constructive, engaging conversations with our receptive team.
  • Respect: In an environment where teachers, students, and parents show courtesy to each other and the center, your child learns the value of courtesy.
  • Passionate: With teachers who love what they do and always have time to prepare, your child enjoys a considered, effective learning experience.
  • Coaching and Feedback: With engaged leadership observing and providing ongoing training and feedback, we constantly improve.
  • Consistent: Your child feels safe and confident in a school where everyone gives their best every day.

A Track Record Of Family- First Care Since 2006

Founder and CEO Joy Macarus opened Hometown Child Care in 2006 to offer quality early childhood education, with the support of her daughters Lisa, Jen, and Jackie. In 2016, the family added another location at 60 S. Lincoln Avenue (Lincoln Center) in downtown Aurora after complete renovations. In 2019, an additional location was added on Town Center street (Town Center 2). Joy, Lisa, Jen, and Jackie each work at the centers and welcome children into the family.

Grants And Training For Constant Improvement

All your child’s teachers hold CDA qualifications or boast at least two credentialed years in ECE and undergo ongoing development training. Quality improvement grants fund new equipment and toys for regular upgrades to each center.

Head Start Programs For Parent Support

As part of our Early Head Start and Head Start programs at Lincoln Ave and both Town Center locations, we encourage parent partnerships with monthly meetings, on-site speech therapy, and on-site behavioral therapy.

Proud To Be Recognized By ExceleRate Illinois

Trust in a preschool program awarded Bronze and Silver Circles of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois. With assessments every three years, we commit to maintaining high standards for your child’s care.

Join The Family And Give Your Child The Best Start

Join The Family And Give Your Child The Best Start

How Old Is Your Child?

Infants

6 Wks - 15 Months

Toddlers

15 - 24 months

Preschool

3 - 5 Years