Early Discoveries

On-Site Child Care Center

Our Early Discoveries on-site child care center located in Lake County, IL offers enrollment to all full and part-time Abbott and AbbVie employees. We serve families with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years year-round and also offer Summer Camp and School’s Out programs for children up to age 12.

About the Center

Early Discoveries is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for high quality early childhood development and education.

Early Discoveries is among the top 8% of all child care centers in the country and is designed to meet or exceed all criteria set forth by NAEYC.

Managed by Bright Horizons, the center offers excellent faculty, enrichment activities and extended hours at no additional cost (6:30 AM–6:30 PM CST). Professionally developed curriculum and nutritious meals are prepared on site.

Some of the exciting features of Early Discoveries include:

  • 46,000 square feet of age-appropriate play areas
  • STEM Lab
  • Movement Matters Zone
  • Clara Abbott Children’s Library
  • 5 playgrounds
  • Lactation Rooms
  • Art Studio
  • And much more!

Resources

Early Education & Child Care Checklist

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Health, Wellness, & Safety at Bright Horizons

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My Bright Day App: Information at Your Fingertips

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Family Resources

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2025 Family Webinar Schedule

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