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Private Preschool in Chicago, Illinois

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Children's Garden Montessori, Oak Park:
Children's Garden Montessori is located in Oak Park, west of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. It is a Montessori Pre-school & Kindergarten with daycare education programs for children ages 2 through to 6 years, of all races, religions and national origin. Children's Garden Montessori pre-school is a privately owned and operated school, chartered in Oak Park and licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services.

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We serve Oak Park, Melrose Park, Galewood, Montclare, Elmwood Park and surrounding communities. Children must be at least 2 yrs old before entry and can stay until they complete the Kindergarten Year. We employ both Montessori & Early Childhood Education trained teachers.

Our Philosophy:

At Children's Garden Montessori School, we pride ourselves on being an early childhood center that uses an eclectic pedagogical approach in a caring learning environment. We believe very strongly that the young child learns through talking and playing with his/her peers in an environment that supports his/her efforts at socialization. We therefore consider that all of the child's time with us is a valuable learning experience and we structure our activities and programs to be centered on the child's needs.

Accreditation:
Children's Garden Montessori school is licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services.

Montessori Method:

Photo of Private Preschool in Chicago, IllinoisBecause of our diverse approach to the young child's education we employ both Montessori trained teachers as well as teachers trained in Early Childhood Education. Your child will enjoy a variety of individual and group activities through play and interaction with the various manipulatives, other children and adults.

Education Programs
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- Preschool & Kindergarten program for children ages 2 through to 6 years.
- We follow the Montessori curriculum with interactive learning programs.
- We offer both an English and a Spanish Language Immersion program.
- Summer Camp programs are also available.

Nurturing Environment:

Ours is a loving and educational environment that should feel like a second home to your child, and our staff and students a "second family." We strive to nurture and teach your child in a comfortable and fun place that allows him / her to reach their fullest potential.

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Address: N Lombard Ave, Oak Park, Chicago, Illinois , USA
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