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Schools As We Grow Preschool Oswegoland Park District Oswego: (630) 554-1010 oswegolandparkdistrict.org 810 Preston Lane. 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. Chicago Waldorf Chicago: (773) 465-2371 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. Creative Corners Preschool at the Des Plaines Park District Des Plaines: (847) 391-5700 www.DPParks.org 2222 Birch St. 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. We nurture ingenuity. Aspiring innovators rarely go from zero to life- changing on their own. They start early, in an environment that rewards their drive to create better ways to do things. They model themselves after teachers and visionaries who show them what changing the world looks like, one invention at a time. Kiddie Academy® Life Essentials® lets children imagine that anything is possible. 11 convenient locations around Chicago: Kiddie Academy ® of Algonquin (847) 458-0200 Kiddie Academy ® of Naperville (630) 416-8000 Kiddie Academy ® of Arlington Heights (847) 603-4500 Kiddie Academy ® of Oswego (630) 554-1100 Kiddie Academy ® of Batavia (630) 761-4500 Kiddie Academy ® of Park Ridge (847) 692-5000 Kiddie Academy ® of Bolingbrook (630) 679-9400 Kiddie Academy ® of Plainfield (815) 609-0900 Kiddie Academy ® of Carpentersville (847) 844-8600 Kiddie Academy ® of Streamwood (630) 497-0200 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 this page. Park Ridge Park District Preschool Park Ridge: (847) 692-4400 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! Park Ridge Park District Wildwood’s Nature Preschool Park Ridge: (847) 692-3570 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. Kiddie Academy ® of Darien (630) 541-8250 Science & Arts Academy FREE GIFT WITH TOUR! Arlington Heights: (847) 368-7391 www.shepherdsflock.org Lutheran Home Campus, 800 W. Oakton St. Professional child care & developmentally appropriate education for ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Quality educational, social, emotional, spiritual & physical care in a play-based environment. . Des Plaines: (847) 827-7880 www.scienceandartsacademy.org Shepherd’s Flock Child Care New customers only. Not redeemable for cash. One offer per child. Call academy for details. Offer Expires 10/31/17 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 32 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland