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Preschool & Elementary School in Chicago IL
Chicago Friends School:
"Progressive Education in a Nurturing Environment" - CFS offers students a child-centered curriculum rooted in progressive Quaker values of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and service. We aim to nurture every student in creative, stimulating ways and with developmentally appropriate expectations.
Elementary Program:
Chicago Friends School (CFS) offers a comprehensive academic program which provides a natural progression from the primary grades to upper elementary. Teachers collaborate to integrate core academics with special subjects including environmental education, music and movement, art, and physical education. Technology is integrated at age-appropriate levels.
Kindergarten- 3rd Grade curriculum includes:
- Art
- Music
- Drama
- Physical education
- Math
- Science
- Social studies
- Language arts
- Ecological education
Before & After Care:
Chicago Friends School offers before and after care as needed. Before care begins at 7:00 am. After care is available until 6:00 pm. We will provide a program of play and structured activities, as well as quiet reading and study time for older children.
Address:
1246 W. Thorndale, Chicago, Illinois 60660, USA
KC's Academy of Early Childhood Education, Chicago
Courses / Programs
For quality preschool, kindergarten, and infant / toddler programs, KC’s Academy of Early Childhood Education is the premier choice on the North Side of Chicago in Cook County. We are situated blocks from the Lakefront, conveniently located to serve our neighbors in Wrigleyville, Lakeview, Lincoln Park and Uptown. We are committed to education and providing excellent child care for your little ones. At KC’s Academy of Early Childhood Education, we accept and embrace the fact that children construct their learning through playful interaction with objects, activities and people in their environment. We believe that these interactions result in your child’s acquisition of knowledge within their social, emotional, physical and cognitive developmental areas. This can positively influence the development of a strong educational foundation.
Education programs for children ages 2-6 years:
- Infant programs
- Toddler programs
- Preschool programs
- Kindergarten programs
- After School programs
* Opening hours 6:30 am - 6:30pm, low child-teacher ratio, emphasis on reading readiness & on building strong math & science foundation
* Bilingual programs also offered (Introduction to the English / Spanish language)
- Infant programs
- Toddler programs
- Preschool programs
- Kindergarten programs
- After School programs
* Opening hours 6:30 am - 6:30pm, low child-teacher ratio, emphasis on reading readiness & on building strong math & science foundation
* Bilingual programs also offered (Introduction to the English / Spanish language)
Delphi Academy of Chicago
Courses / Programs
Delphi Academy of Chicago is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school that offers a preschool through to eighth grade program. The campus is located in Lombard, a suburb just 30 miles west of Chicago. Delphi Academy of Chicago is one of several schools in the Delphi Schools Network, a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods. Children may be enrolled as soon as potty trained. Academics focus on providing students with a solid grounding in the basics, a rich and challenging hands-on curriculum, and the ability to study purposefully and independently.The Delphi program includes a fully rounded curriculum available for all age levels. Even the very youngest students are exposed to basic concepts of science, history and the various humanities. In addition to traditional academic subjects, students get training in practical areas such as communication, manners, computers, nutrition and organization. Ethics, logic and research, often considered advanced topics, are not only offered but are begun early on.
Education Programs:
- Lower School Program
- Elementary Program
- Middle School Program
- Music and Arts Program
- Athletics Program
- Summer Camps Program
- Lower School Program
- Elementary Program
- Middle School Program
- Music and Arts Program
- Athletics Program
- Summer Camps Program
Holy Angels Catholic School
Courses / Programs
Holy Angels Catholic School is a private elementary school located in Aurora within Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties, offering pre-school through to eighth grade education programs. We are a community of priests, educators and parents dedicated to providing a combination of religious and academic excellence. In addition to basic academic subjects, Holy Angels offers other educational opportunities, including computer classes in grades K-8 and accelerated math classes in grades 6-8. The school, with an enrollment of over 600 students, is the largest Catholic school in the Rockford diocese.
The excellence of Holy Angels' academic program is manifested in its high standardized testing scores, numerous scholastic awards and prizes, and the success of its graduates in high school, college, and beyond. Projects from the science fair and history fair advance to the regional level and capture top honors at the state level.
Education Programs from Pre-school through 8th Grade (K-8):
- As well as basic academic subjects, we offer computer classes (K-8) and accelerated math classes (6-8)
Additionally:
- Remedial classes
- Fine arts program
- Athletic programs
- Extended care program
- Extra-curricular activities: After-school clubs, etc.
- As well as basic academic subjects, we offer computer classes (K-8) and accelerated math classes (6-8)
Additionally:
- Remedial classes
- Fine arts program
- Athletic programs
- Extended care program
- Extra-curricular activities: After-school clubs, etc.
The Paintbrush, Chicago
Courses / Programs
The Paintbrush, opened in 2005, is a children's art studio owned by sisters Melanie and Mindy Apel in Lakeview on the North Side of Chicago, Cook County, IL. At The Paintbrush, kids do more than just paint. Starting at 18 months old, kids learn about famous artists, listen to music and create their own inspired works of art and projects inspired by the artists' styles. The Paintbrush offers a selection of classes geared to different ages along with workshops and summer camp. Classes are ongoing, so kids can join anytime.
The mission of The Paintbrush is to introduce young children to the wonderful world of art. The main goal is to teach kids to love art and have an understanding of the artists they study and whose works inspire their own creations.
Art Classes for Children Ages 18 months to 8 years:
- Tiny Artists: 18 months - 4 years (parent / tot interaction)
- Apprentices: 3-4-years with participting parent (45 minutes)
- Little Masters: Drop-off for children ages 4-8 years (1 hour - Any class with fewer than 2 children enrolled will meet for 45 minutes)
- Drawing Class: 5 years+ (1 hour - FALL I: 6 weeks; FALL II: 9 weeks; FALL I&II Combo Pack: 15 weeks)
- Water Color Workshop: 5 years+ (1 hour - FALL I: 8 weeks)
- Summer Art Camp
- Tiny Artists: 18 months - 4 years (parent / tot interaction)
- Apprentices: 3-4-years with participting parent (45 minutes)
- Little Masters: Drop-off for children ages 4-8 years (1 hour - Any class with fewer than 2 children enrolled will meet for 45 minutes)
- Drawing Class: 5 years+ (1 hour - FALL I: 6 weeks; FALL II: 9 weeks; FALL I&II Combo Pack: 15 weeks)
- Water Color Workshop: 5 years+ (1 hour - FALL I: 8 weeks)
- Summer Art Camp
St. John Berchmans School
Courses / Programs
St. John Berchmans is located on historic Logan Boulevard in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. We are just seconds from the Kennedy Expressway, ten minutes from downtown Chicago, and easily accessible by public transportation. Our philosophy is to encompass all facets of Christian living in the education of the whole child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical.We strive to build a sense of self-esteem, confidence and love of learning. We value and respect the cultural and academic diversity of the school community. Our students Terra Nova test scores consistently exceed the Archdiocese averages across the board. All our classrooms have computers with internet access. Our graduates have gone on to some of the state's best high schools and Ivy league colleges. Your child's academic success starts here.
- 3 and 4 year old NAEYC accredited preschool program
- Kindergarten through to Eighth Grade program
* Subjects include: Reading, Social Studies, Science, Computer Science, Math, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Religion.
* After school programs include Drama, Art, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading and Book clubs.
- Kindergarten through to Eighth Grade program
* Subjects include: Reading, Social Studies, Science, Computer Science, Math, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Religion.
* After school programs include Drama, Art, Volleyball, Basketball, Cheerleading and Book clubs.
Northside Catholic Academy
Courses / Programs
Northside Catholic Academy is the official, Catholic parish school of six Catholic parishes in three Northside Chicago neighborhoods in Cook County, IL: Andersonville, Edgewater and Rogers Park. Northside Catholic Academy has two campuses which are both located in the Edgewater neighborhood, approximately 7 miles north of the Loop. Our Primary School Campus (PreK-5) is located at 6216 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL 60660, and our Middle School Campus (6-8 and PreK), 5525 N. Magnolia, Chicago, IL 60640. Northside Catholic Academy is the best option for families on the Northeast Side of Chicago. We are dedicated to educating the whole child - intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically. We have an outstanding retention rate - 97% of our Kindergarten through 8th graders continued on at NCA from last year
Early childhood programs at Northside Catholic Academy boast accreditation by NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). NAEYC administers the largest and most widely recognized accreditation system for all types of early childhood schools and child care centers. It is the nation’s largest organization of early childhood educators.
- Primary School program: (PreK- Grade 5)
- Middle School program: (Grades 6-8)
* Programs include: Language Arts, Spanish, French, Everyday Math, Computer Technology, Athletics, Music, Art, Religious Education, Science Lab, Band, Strings, Advanced Literature, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Whiz Kids, Reading Specialist, Tutoring
- Middle School program: (Grades 6-8)
* Programs include: Language Arts, Spanish, French, Everyday Math, Computer Technology, Athletics, Music, Art, Religious Education, Science Lab, Band, Strings, Advanced Literature, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Whiz Kids, Reading Specialist, Tutoring