Ed Kulach, the owner of Kids R Kids, is proud to say that business is "the Taj Mahal of private preschools." One look around the place, and parents are bound to agree with him. Serving children from 6 weeks old to 12 years, KRK is the first of its kind in Illinois but there are 170 other locations in the United States.
KRK features bio-metric log-in so parents know their children are completely safe. Parents can also log into a website for live streaming of what their kids are doing. KRK offers an intensive curriculum and a bus to local schools. There is also a Smart Board, an interactive whiteboard the children will be able to use with their teachers.
Walking into Bright Horizons, which opened in 1992, one is struck by the peace and order within. This child-care and early-education center strives to give the best care to the children in their charge, including serving organic foods. Bright Horizons has a place for children ranging from 6 weeks old to 6 years old (up to 12 years old for drop-in care). The center is located just northwest of the intersection of Route 14 and South Main Street, not far from the Metra station.
First United Methodist Preschool is a part of First United Methodist Church, a congregation of about 1,500.
The preschool boasts a teacher-to-student ratio of 1-to-6, keeping two teachers in each classroom, which averages about 12 students per class.
Being connected to the Methodist church, the school offers daily prayer, Christian curricular topics and monthly chapel times.
All staff have several years of Early Childhood Education and each staff member gets recertified each year in CPR and First Aid.
The preschool offers convenient pick-up and drop-off procedures to make the process easier for parents of young children.
The Midwest Center for Children's Development is a NARHA-accredited center and member of the AHA (American Hippotherapy Association). MCCD provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Their approach uses an equine-assisted model, using a horse as one tool in the treatment. Sessions are typically an hour long, which includes both time on the horse and time using other therapy tools that are based on the child's specific therapeutic goals. Services are offered for children aged 4-months and older.
