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 thoughtful and 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. Years later, another center opened in downtown Aurora after complete renovations. In 2019, they opened their Town Center location. Joy, Lisa, Jen, and Jackie each run one of 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 of $5,000 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, onsite speech therapy, and onsite behavioral therapy.

Proud To Be Recognized by ExceleRate Illinois

Trust in a preschool program awarded 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