Oak Park Preschools

We are an extraordinary European childcare. We are awarded by an Illinois Excellerate Program. It's because of our warm environment, health and safety of our children, education of our employees (all teachers have Master s degree in ECE). We are not just a licensed daycare.
We offer the best care you can imagine. Our 3 golden rules are: 1. Happy faces, 2. Full tummies, 3. Safe and warm environment. We do our best so children feel like home, because we know they spend most of their day with us, away from home and parents. We hug! We give and receive kisses! We carry children who need to be carried and comforted!
We offer 3 full homemade meals. NO JUNK FOOD, NO SNACKS. Our lunch is as follow: Meat, potatoes, rice, barley or pasta, veggies, milk and fruits. Polish food, huge portions. Seconds always available for children. Soups, pierogis, golabki, blintzes, Polish pork chops, breaded chicken breast... everyday something else!!!!
Education is one of the most important aspects in our day care. We speak Polish, English, Russian, Ukrainian. Our curriculum is aligned with Illinois Early Childhood Standards and based on what children see around them (seasons, weather, holidays, etc). Our daily schedule includes: language, science with ecology, math, art, music and physical education. We offer additional classes of music with piano accompany and art, during daycare hours. We also have a Happy Kids Dance and Music Ensemble.
There is a field trip every month (Legoland, museums, theatres, splash pads etc.)
Our children prepare shows for parents and families three times a year.
We offer annual vision, hearing and development screenings for our children.
Our classrooms are colorful and equipped in interesting educational toys and materials. Playground is safe, very well equipped, age appropriate.
We offer a full year childcare to children ages 2 to 6 years old. We also accept children who are not potty trained, with no extra fees. We accept children up to 6 years old just for vacations and other school breaks (even daily).
We have 2 locations 7622 W Belmont in Chicago and 5815 W Irving Park in Chicago.

*I have 25+ yrs experience as a licensed daycare provider, with fantastic references from long-term families.
*We are conveniently located near North Ave and Oak Park Ave, as well as only 5 blocks away from 2 Metro stations which provide parking.
*I provide all organic meals made with fresh ingredients and produce.
*I maintain a very clean home, which is also pet and smoke free.
*We have a fenced yard which is great for outdoor play.
*Specializing in infant/toddler care.
*We do not watch television, focusing on learning and play.
*Offer a preschool curriculum with important unstructured play which feeds the imagination and creativity, as well as working on early reading and writing skills and preschool concepts.
*Individualized attention is prevalent.
*First level of the home is used, which includes a playroom, as well as the basement which also includes a play area.
*Overall, I provide a very loving and unique environment that will nurture your child socially and developmentally.
*College Educated.

My philosophy:
I believe that children learn through exploration and play. Through play based activities, your child will grow socially, emotionally and mentally. I model and practice important skills such as how to handle conflict, how to be a good friend, how to be respectful and how to be social and open to new experiences. I believe in nurturing children through a caring and loving environment that supports the whole child.

Cost $375 per week
Currently have one spot open

My name is Eva Makris and I am the owner and program director of Early Milestones Home Daycare. I have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois in Chicago and I am a mother of three wonderful children. My goal as a child-care provider is to provide children with a comfortable and nurturing learning environment that feels just like home while their parents work and/or attend school. I believe that children learn best through play and I understand that a child s play time is essential to his cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Early Milestones Home Daycare opened its doors in April of 2016. Our child care provides high quality, personalized, and reliable child care services for the professional working families of the northwest side of Chicago. We are a licensed day care home that operates under a small license capacity, in order to give more one-on-one attention to the children in our care. Our child care meets all the requirements established by the State of Illinois. We are First-Aid and CPR Certified. We use the main level of our house to care for the children and do not have a t.v. in the day care - only toys and educational activities!. We provide two healthy meals and snacks per day. Our meals include a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Early Milestones Home Daycare is designed to provide both a nurturing home atmosphere along with dedicated areas for the children to actively learn and play in. Furthermore, we maintain a low teacher to child ratio. Therefore, your child will receive the kind of close attention he or she deserves, nurturing a foundation for development and helping to enable your child to reach his/her full potential.

Our NATIONALLY ACCREDITED private school is located at 7559 West Addison Street in Chicago. The philosophy of the program is a child's learning environment must be creative, warm and stimulating. Our approach to early childhood and elementary education is to give your child more knowledge of his or her growth and learning skills, and the supportive atmosphere for individual development. Our goal is to share a personal and unique experience with each child. Our concern is for the cognitive, social and personal values your child is now formulating.
The Chicago location has Toddler age through primary grades, plus school age programs. JFH offers full time, partial week and half day programs Monday-Friday. This school, during the summer months, is our drop off and pick up site for our outstanding day camp program for children ages six through twelve years. Our Prospect Heights location offers exciting early childhood through primary grades, plus school age programs. For additional information call (773) 637-6115.

We are a high quality, small home daycare specializing in infant and toddler care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. We also do after school pick-up for school age children from 5 to 12 years old, at our local neighborhood school.
We are CPR and First Aid certified and also hold other childcare credentials that are required yearly. I have a full time assistant that has been with me since the beginning of me opening my doors to the children I care for today. Vanessa as well is CPR/ First Aid certified and also holds several childcare credentials that she takes yearly as well to remain certified.
My home is considered a second home to my daycare children and we consider everyone as family here.
My home is cozy and we want the kids to feel as they're at home as well when they are in our care daily.
We provide a safe, creative, and enriching environment for children.
My daycare is set as a play based daycare but we also learn through play and teaching the children structure.
We serve healthy meals; breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
We can assist with potty training.
The daily schedule consists of the following; story time, arts and crafts, imagination play, shapes, letters, numbers, and plenty of outdoor play in my huge gated backyard.

My home is a smoke free home
We are open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Practical Life Guardian, Inc. is a small Licensed Private Home Daycare in Humboldt Pk. PLG, Inc. was established in September, 2007, by former NNM Montessori after school Supervisor and local Chicago Artist, Lucia Herrera.

Early Childhood Development, Special Needs, First Aid/Infant CPR and Montessori Paraprofessional Assistant are just a few of Lucia's Certifications as well as over 25 years hands on experience with children of all ages. PLG, Inc. is Montessori inspired, we accept ages 3 months - 5 years. We do full-time/part-time care and drop off dates. Practical Life Guardian, Inc. was created to provide a safe, private learning environment for infants and toddlers in the Humboldt Park Community.

Lucia Herrera was raised in Humboldt Pk. in the early 1970's and decided it was time to return and give back to this wonderful, diverse community. She is also involved with the Chicago Public Library, where she heads workshops for underprivileged children which helps mentor and support their inner talents.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Practical Life Guardian Inc.

PLG, Inc Focus:
Early Childhood Development,
Language (English/Spanish),
Practical Life Lessons (Basic Skills),
Individuality,
Exploration,
Creativity,
Love.

The Giving Tree Family of Schools currently has 3 locations in the western suburbs of Chicago. We feature a developmentally based curriculum that provides quality early learning experiences in a progressive manner. We are proud to call ourselves an Early Learning Center that accepts infants as young as 6 weeks through after school children 12 years of age.

We are a Head Start Learning facility. Dedicated to nurturing and teaching our students, we care for children between the ages of 2-13. With before and after school care for elementary aged students, we also provide breakfast, lunch and pm snack to our all day attendees. We've been around for a while and plan to keep going.

We have been active in this new facility since 2010, but I do have over 25 years of experience. I had a business back in 1995 for 7 years. I closed to take care my own kids and now I am here again. My kids are CPR, First Aid certified, one is about to finish nursing school so kids are in good hands. We are 2 full time adults and 3 part time, all of us certified. Give as a call to help with your needs.

Little Bugs Learning Center offers high-quality childcare service for children ages 6 months-6 years. We believe in supporting the whole child, which means comprehensively focusing on all areas of development. Our dedicated and qualified teachers members create meaningful and inclusive learning experiences every day. Children receive a nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack daily. At our center, we promote active free play time, hands on learning experiences, language and literacy. Our activities are both child-directed and teacher initiated with enough flexibility for a differentiated approach. Each classroom is designed with a balance of stimulation, and the personal health and safety of each child in mind.