Preschool / Day care programs in Chicago, Illinois

Creative Scholars Preschool, Chicago:
Located in central Chicago, Cook County, near Lincolnwood and Irving Park, with easy access to Freeway 90 and 94 and a wide range of subway stations and bus stops, Creative Scholars Preschool is a safe, engaging, collaborative place for children to learn. With a focus on early literacy development, fine arts and foreign language, we help promote a developmentally appropriate curriculum that enables our teachers to discover the unique gifts each child possesses. At Creative Scholars Preschool, we have four classrooms: Picassos, Mozarts, Shakespeares, and Amigos, named for each of our four arts – visual arts, music, drama and foreign language that we apply to our curriculum. We strive to build a strong foundation for your child’s love of education.

Academics:
At Creative Scholars, we present academics by encouraging children to be actively engaged in the learning process. We focus on math, science and literacy development using many different techniques and methods. We view learning as a process that continues and develops as children play. By paying attention to what engages children, we learn to ask the questions that will lead them to their own discoveries making learning more meaningful.

Drama / Creative Movement:
Our drama program is focused on the creative process rather than a finished product. With plenty of guided encouragement, the children will learn to act out emotions, work cooperatively, play games with their imaginations and explore improvisation.

Foreign Language:
Our foreign language element consists of listening to and repeating vocabulary and phrases relevant in the classroom and at home. We amplify exposure daily through songs and stories in the featured language. In addition, our neighbors “Language Stars” will be coming to our classrooms to provide their FunImmersion® curriculum & related materials for our children.

Music:
Our music component provides children an introduction to different composers / musicians and their music. Children will have an opportunity to explore different instruments, listen to their unique sounds and when possible make their own.

Visual Arts:
Our visual arts facet pushes beyond traditional arts and crafts. First, we introduce children to artists, mediums, techniques, styles and periods by presenting various works of art. Children then have the opportunity to create their own masterpiece based on what they've studied.

Program hours are as follows:

A.M. preschool: 8:30-12:30
P.M. preschool: 2:00-5:30
All day preschool: 7:30-5:30

Program days are as follows:

2 day program (Tues. & Thurs.)
3 day program (Mon., Wed. & Fri.)
5 day program (Mon. - Fri.)

Summer Enrichment Program:
Enroll your child for a summer program at Creative Scholars Preschool! Our teachers will inspire and foster your child’s growth with our unique academic, fine arts and foreign language approach to learning.