The Learning Tree Child Care Center

2325 Royal Blvd. Elgin, IL 60123 847-888-4220
845 Summit St. Elgin, IL 60120 847-741-6880
210 N. Harrison St. Algonquin, IL 60102 847-658-6130
11424 Rainsford Dr. Huntley, IL 60142 847-659-1181

Programs

Preschool with Extended Care

The Learning Tree offers a hands-on preschool program for children 3 to 5 years of age who require all day child care. Our curriculum is designed to give well balanced, hands-on experiences that will help your young child grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. The Preschool with Extended Care Program provides a rich learning environment, as well as two snacks, a nutritious hot lunch and naptime.

Primary Care Givers are responsible for the daily need of each child, providing consistency for children and their parents. Each Primary Care Group consists of 10 children, with one adult seeing that all of their physical and academic needs are being met.

Each classroom is arranged into learning centers where children can learn in a free play setting. Centers include Art, Blocks, Library, Writing, Science, Table Toys, Dramatic Play, and Sensory Table.

Our 3 year old curriculum focuses on self help and independence skills. These skills help to build a positive self image which helps all future learning. Our 4 year old curriculum prepares children for Kindergarten by providing activities which encourage the pre-literacy and pre-math skills they will need to succeed in school.

The Learning Tree's theme-based, hands-on curriculum provides children with the tools they need to succeed in school. Our Preschool Program consists of Large and Small Group Activities, Story Time, Music and Movement, and Open-ended Art Activities. Each day is filled with opportunities for children to make decisions, to plan and experiment, and to learn important social and academic skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Program Highlights:

Preschool Class Schedule:

Time Activity
6:30-7:00 Table Games
7:00-8:00 Interest Areas/Easel
8:00-9:00 Open Snack at Table
9:00-9:15 Clean Up Time/Bathroom Break
9:15-9:30 Business Meeting-Calendar, Pick Helpers
9:30-10:00 Playground
10:10-10:20 Large Group Time
10:20-10:30 Small Group Time
10:30-11:00 Art Activities/Interest Areas
11:00-11:15 Clean Up Time
11:15-11:30 Large Group Activity
11:30-12:00 Lunch Time
12:00-12:15 Bathroom Breaks
12:15-12:30 Quiet Story Time
12:30-2:30 Nap Time
2:30-3:00 Wake Up/Bathroom Break
3:00-3:30 Playground
3:30-4:00 Wash Hands/Snack Time
4:00-4:45 Interest Areas Open
4:45-5:00 Story Time
5:00-5:45 Music & Movement/Special Activities
5:45-6:00 Clean Up & Table Games
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