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Schools
As We Grow Preschool Oswegoland Park District
Park Ridge Park District Preschool
Oswego: [phone] oswegolandparkdistrict.org
810 Preston Ln. Oswegoland Park District’s As We Grow
Preschool, where children are encouraged to learn and grow
in a friendly classroom environment! Play based learning is
encouraged and a nature-based preschool is now being offered.
Morning and afternoon classes available for 3- and 4-year-olds.
Park Ridge: [phone] www.prparks.org
Under the guidance of our exceptional teachers, hands-on
daily activities are designed to promote each child’s physical,
creative, cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Best of all,
with such a wonderful start in a nurturing, stable and loving
environment, our young students gain a solid foundation for
future school success. We look forward to fostering a love of
learning in your child!
Chicago Waldorf
Chicago: [phone] discoverchicagowaldorf.org
1300 W. Loyola Ave. Learn more about this unique K-12 school
that has forged a unique blend of progressive and traditional
teaching methods that achieve impressive results. The hands-
on, active learning approach addresses the needs of the whole
child and educates students to meet the world with purpose,
gratitude and respect.
Park Ridge Park District Wildwood’s Nature Preschool
Park Ridge: [phone] www.prparks.org
Nature focused program for 3-4-year-olds infuses traditional
readiness learning and preschool activities with an emphasis on
the natural world and daily outdoor discovery. All children must
be completely toilet trained to participate. Extend your child’s
day with our Lunch Bunch Program! Children are escorted to/
from lunch and the Nature Preschool program by staff.
Creative Corners Preschool at the Des Plaines Park
District
Science & Arts Academy
Des Plaines: [phone] www.DPParks.org
2222 Birch Street. Creative Corners prepares children ages 3-5
for kindergarten, through skill based activities and imaginative
play. Our classrooms are equipped with brand new SMART
Technology, providing a 21st century, hands-on learning
environment. Registration for the 2016-2017 school year opens
March 14.
Des Plaines: [phone] www.scienceandartsacademy.org
Shepherd’s Flock Child Care
Arlington Heights: [phone] www.shepherdsflock.org
Lutheran Home Campus, 800 W. Oakton St. Professional child
care & developmentally appropriate education for ages six
weeks to five years. Intergenerational activities bring children
& seniors together. Quality educational, social, emotional,
spiritual & physical care in a play-based environment. .
Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers
Multiple locations: www.kiddieacademy.com.
For more than 30 years, Kiddie Academy® has been a leader in
education-based childcare. Kiddie Academy’s proprietary Life
Essentials® curriculum, supporting programs, methods, activi-
ties and techniques help prepare children for school and for life.
See our ad on page 35.
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