Welcome to Little Friends Early Education and Preschool

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Upcoming Events for Families

Summer Registration

June 1 - August 15

Ready for a summer of adventure? Join us for our summer programming!

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Meet Our Teaching Team

Courtney, Daycare Center Director, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Courtney

I love Bright Horizons because: I love teaching children because they are so curious about the work around them!

In education since: 2012

JoAnna, Daycare Assistant Director, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

JoAnna

I love Bright Horizons because: I love teaching children because they learn something new every single day.

In education since: 1985

Ashley, Daycare Teacher, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Ashley

I love teaching because: I love teaching children because I love watching them learn and grow every day.

Teaching since: 2008

Jessica, Daycare Substitute, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Jessica

I love teaching because: I love working with children because they are excited to learn every day.

Teaching since: 2005

Colleen, Daycare Teacher, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Colleen

I love teaching because: I love teaching children because I get to see their smiling faces as they grow and learn.

Teaching since: 1998

Shenita, Daycare Teacher, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Shenita

I love teaching because: The joy I feel when the parents are happy that I have been a positive influence in their child's education.

Teaching since: 1997

Danielle, Daycare Cook, Little Friends Early Education and Preschool, Peoria, IL

Danielle

I love Bright Horizons because: I love teaching children because they can always brighten your day no matter what.

In education since: 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.


Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. The background check consists of a county criminal record check for the past seven years performed in all counties that a person has lived, worked or attended school. In addition to the county criminal search , a sex offender search, OFAC search and a social security verification trace are also conducted. For all location employees, program licensing background checks required by the state are also performed.


All Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR, even if not required by the state. First Aid is taught as required by state licensing agency/regulations so that you can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible at our center.


Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy.  You are encouraged to visit your child anytime.


We suggest you register with Bright Horizons.  You can select up to 3 locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in.  By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all 3 centers.  We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available.  While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2nd or 3rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in.  In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference.  Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows.  During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.