About Us

Willow Grove Early Learning Center, located at 777 Checker Drive in Buffalo Grove, serves as the district’s dedicated hub for early learners, including early childhood programs and full-day kindergarten. As the entry point for all KCSD 96 kindergarteners, it enrolls about 400 students. 

Additionally, Willow Grove oversees early childhood screening and hosts the district’s blended preschool program, helping identify developmental needs to support all learners starting as early as preschool. Willow Grove provides families with a high-quality, accessible foundation in the KCSD 96 educational journey.