Best Day Care In Chicago
Finding the best day care is of the utmost importance to parents; placing a child's care in the hands of another person is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. There are many day care options available in Chicago, but finding the best day care option can be more challenging. Parents need to feel confident that their child is receiving the best care. Here you will find five of the best day cares in Chicago.
New Einsteins Academy
1858 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 489-0900
www.neweinsteins.com
New Einsteins Academy is a full-service day care and preschool. It offers full-day programs for ages 15 months to five years old and its hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. New Einsteins Academy offers an advanced curriculum, low student-teacher ratio, excellent enrichment programs and organic meals and snacks. It pride itself in running an eco-friendly operation and strives to ensure that the environment is healthy, safe and as green as possible in the facility, classrooms, toys, food and kitchen.
For Your Child Preschool
2411 N. Marshfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 435-9311
www.foryourchildpreschool.com
For Your Child Preschool offers a play-based approach to learning for children ages six weeks to five years old, and its hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teachers are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in education or related field and continuing education opportunities are provided to the teachers. For Your Child Preschool offers a brand new 5,000-square-foot facility along with a Chicago Park District play lot located directly behind the facility. Meals and snacks are provided by an organic catering company and vegetarian options are included with every lunch.
Children's Learning Place
1669-81 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 292-6000
www.childrenslearningplace.com
Children's Learning Place is an early childhood learning center that serves children ages six weeks to six years old. This early childhood center is committed to helping children obtain a strong foundation and maximum growth through the emotional, physical, social and cognitive areas. The environments in the classrooms are age appropriate and children are nurtured and encouraged to play, learn and explore.
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Creative Scholars Preschool
1735 N. Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-6543
www.creativescholarspreschool.com
Creative Scholars Preschool offers preschool programs with half-day options or full-day options. The full-day program hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the full-day program option is available for children ages two through six. At Creative Scholars Preschool, there is a focus on early literacy development while providing a safe, engaging, collaborative and creative place for children to be able to learn. Emphasis is placed on the teacher, parents and child working together to ensure the highest-quality educational program for the child.
Kids' Work Learning Center
2608 W. Addison St., Suite A
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 572-0308
www.kidsworkchicago.com
Kids' Work offers programs from infant through junior kindergarten and the hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The education program is research based, incorporating a variety of educational theories while embracing the whole child and allowing for hands-on experiential learning. Kids' Work is dedicated to creating a "nurturing, stimulating and accepting learning environment that provides kids with the tools they need for future happiness and success."
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Michelle Guilbeau is an elementary teacher living in Chicago, Illinois. She has also experience in school administration and literacy coaching. Michelle enjoys sharing her knowledge of education and parenting issues with her readers. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
