We are a play-based daycare center and we use all five senses on all our learning. The activities we provide are so fun and engaging they kids don’t even know they are working hard! Your child is working hard to become a good friend and understand behaviors in different social situations. We are here to support them in finding who they are and where they are going.

In this classroom, the days are more structured than in the toddler program, helping children gradually prepare for the Preschool environment. A major focus at this stage is potty training an important life skill that supports independence and confidence. Our teachers are experienced in guiding children through this process and partnering closely with families every step of the way.

Teachers also work with children on developing essential early skills, including fine motor development such as holding crayons and pencils, using scissors, and practicing the basics of letters and numbers.

The link below provides State of Illinois child development standards that we guide your infant towards achieving at Life Long Learners:

https://www.isbe.net/documents/early_learning_standards.pdf

Here is a small glimpse of the fun stuff we do to assure your children are reaching their developmental goals:

• Many Activities involving shapes, numbers, colors, letters, patterns, cause and effect, sorting

• Provide activities to grow vocabulary, such as reading books, games and a lot of trial and error activities

• Problem solving strategies

• Music and dramatic play to encourage them to openly participate in new activities or situations

• Activities that focus on building relationships with peers and adults

• Music and movement to develop large muscles and coordination

• Crafts, dramatic play, child lead center, we follow the child interests