Programs

We believe that children learn best when they are actively participating in hands-on, interactive experiences. In the classrooms, you see children that are busy moving about, exploring, talking, creating, and actively involved in meaningful experiences.

Our play based curriculum is developed by our staff using the Illinois State Standards for Early Childhood, the Creative Curriculum and the standards developed by NACYE. All of our classroom activities reflect the teachings of the early childhood theorists of Erickson, Vigotsky, Piaget and many others. Our lesson plans are posted outside our classroom doors for parents to view as well as e-mailed to our parents on a weekly basis.

Our academic curriculum is weaved into our play based philosophy. The children participate in all developmental domains of learning. Fine motor, language development, cognition (pre-reading and pre-math), self-help and social-emotional skills are practiced in each area of the room. Children may choose from some of the following play-based learning centers:

• Sensory Table (including playdough, water, sand, etc)
• Block area
• Dramatic Play
• Literacy Corner
• Science Table
• Manipulative/Puzzle Area
• Process-based Art activity.

Please visit the specific program for more detailed information about each of our classes.