Special Facts About Kids Connection . . .

• Illinois Early Education Learning Standards are implemented into all lesson plans (www.illinoisearlylearning.org/standards/index.htm) and posted for parent review.
• Licensed by DCFS.
• All teachers and staff maintain 15 or more hours of in-service/continuing education each year.
• Always one or more staff/teachers certified in First Aid and CPR on the premises.  Owner is a licensed Red Cross Instructor in CPR/AED/First Aid/Babysitter’s Training.
• Teachers have college degrees (education, child psychology, social work, etc)
• Director is also the owner.
• Privately owned for seven years.
• For security purposes all entrances are locked and main entrance is locked after parents drop off their child.
• Children learn thorough play (not just play).
• All children are welcome regardless of their race, disabilities or special needs.
• Enrichment classes such as art, music and literacy.
• Programs for children with speech, sensory integration or spectrum disorders.
• Classes for Twos-Begindergarten (part-day)
• Summer Camps ages two-12.
• All children are greeted by name and with a smile.
• Parents/Caregivers are encouraged to interact with their child's teachers and other parents/caregivers.
• Parent/Teachers conferences for children age 3 and up.
• On-site annual photos offered.
• On-site field trips.
• Over 1,400 s.f. of indoor gym space.
• Large classrooms (all with windows).
• Occupational Therapy consultant on premises part-time.

We hope ALL above statements are true about the preschool of your choice!