This diverse daycare center is run by Pakistani-born Noorjahan Bhojani, who has been in business for more than 30 years. Bright and colorful, Mosaic Early Childhood Center offers care for children from six weeks to 12 years old, including preschool, summer camp and more. Bhojani explains that Mosaic is a curriculum-based center allowing children to explore. The center also offers camera surveillance of all its classrooms available to parents via the internet.
Jane Stenson is one of three elementary schools in Skokie School District 68. Approximately 300 students from kindergarten through 5th grade attend the school.
The school was named after Jane Stenson, principal of Skokie's first school, Sharp Corner Schools, in 1929. Stenson worked 40 years at Sharp Corner Schools and was recognized as a leader in education and the community. The school has been at its current location since 1953.
The school is also located next to Sequoya Park which is used by many of the children as their playground during recess.
Niles West High School provides secondary education for students from grades nine through 12. This institution offers courses in English, foreign languages, mathematics, science and social studies, as well as fine arts and physical education. Various athletic programs are available, including swimming, tennis, track, gymnastics, water polo, cheerleading and others.
St. Paul Lutheran Academy, which offers courses for students in kindergarten through 8th-grade, was founded in 1881. It also runs a preschool for children ages 3 and up. Visit its Web site for an enrollment application.
In Chicago in 1888, three women who shared a passion for education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children laid the foundation for what is today National Louis University. Now a modern facility committed to innovation and best practices in urban teaching and graduate education, NLU was the first university founded on the radical idea of training women to teach kindergarten. It has since become a school that excels in creating learning communities where theory complements practice, and attracts college students who want to make a difference in their lives and in their communities.
Ombudsman Educational Services is a part of Educational Services of America. As a provider of K-12 alternative and special education programs, ESA gives students highly individualized programs geared towards their varying abilities. Educational Services of America has more than 140 schools and programs serving more than 240 school districts around the country. Ombudsman is an alternative education program for at-risk youth. It gives middle and high school students who may not graduate an alternate path to a diploma. Ombudsman partners with public schools in the area to educate students in grades six through twelve who have not had success in a traditional classroom setting. Advantages Ombudsman offers are personalized instruction, a small classroom setting, a low student to teacher ratio and a flexible schedule that fits with family and work obligations.
ORT Technical Institute, which is located just west of Niles Center Road on Fargo, has been at its present location for approximately six years. This technical college prepares students for careers in such fields as accounting, information technology and medicine. ORT is known for immersive English as a Second Language classes. Contact the school for information regarding specific programs and admissions.
In business since 1997, the European Massage Therapy School offers a 610-hour, 10-month program that prepares students for careers as massage therapists. Class sizes are relatively small and financial assistance is available.
The school's student clinic allows members of the public to receive deep tissue, hot stone, and Swedish massages at very little cost. All practicing students are supervised by licensed massage therapists who are currently working in the field. Call the school to set up a session.
The mission of the Skokie Montessori School is to recognize and respect the fundamental value, dignity, talents and special needs of each child. Designed to provide an ample variety of learning experiences geared to the developmental needs of children from two to 12 years old, each program provides a high-level curriculum in the areas of science, geography, mathematics, language, sensorial activities, practical life activities, art and music. Skokie Montessori aims to provide children with a stimulating environment to enhance their interest in learning, while promoting social interaction, emotional development, physical coordination, and cognitive preparation. The Skokie Montessori is a member of the American Montessori Society, and is registered under the Illinois Board of Education and licensed from the DCFS.