Our Programs
Where Love and Learning Meet
Our Programs
Preparing children for elementary school is an important building block in early childhood education. Each day, our programs include creative, hands-on, developmentally appropriate activities. Celebration! Childcare follows the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards in the preschool years and utilizes research-based curriculums such as The Creative Curriculum™ and Learning Without Tears™. These early childhood curriculums address four areas of development: social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language, and are designed to foster the development of the whole child through teacher-led group activities.
Children learn through a variety of ways: creative play, art, music, drama, language, early literacy, math, science, building, technology, and exploring our outdoor classroom. Although routines are well-established, our schedule allows for spontaneous learning opportunities. Our teachers enjoy teaching new skills that stimulate each child’s natural abilities and creativity, making the most of each child’s developing talents. God honoring values are at the center of all of our teachings and are supported through children’s chapel, Vacation Bible School, bible stories, and other curriculums such as Godly Play™.
Program Descriptions
Infant Program
Teacher/Student Ratio - 1:4
The infant room features a warm, calm, comforting atmosphere with soothing music and just the right amount of sensory stimulation. You can trust your child’s highly trained, experienced caregivers to encourage your baby’s development with a smiling face and a tender touch.
Toddler Program
Teacher/Student Ratio - 1:4
In this program we begin to establish routines, sample the preschool curriculum, explore socialization and start early ages and stages assessments. We provide a daily report to parents that communicates their child’s developed progress, schedule, and activities.
Two Year Old Program
Teacher/Student Ratio - 1:8
Our staff’s loving supervision gives preschoolers the confidence to begin exploring the world around them. At Celebration! Childcare we teach pre-reading and pre-writing skills with the goal of cultivating a lifelong love of learning. Our child-to-teacher ratio allows us to give preschool children the attention they need to thrive within nurturing and trusting relationships while fostering active social participation.
Preschool Program
Teacher/Student Ratio - 1:10
We provide a challenging, fun-filled learning environment for our 3-5 year olds where they can grow while feeling comfortable and secure. One of the main focuses of the pre-kindergarten programs is on social-emotional readiness. We work diligently in this area to ensure that our children have the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten.
Enrollment is open year-round, based on availability. We value the uniqueness of each child and will work with you to build the program that is right for your child. We can combine different options to give your child a 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day Celebration! Childcare experience!
Electives
Celebration! Childcare also offers electives that promote individual developmental potential. Electives vary but may include sports, dance, foreign language classes, and music lessons; there is a separate fee for these classes.
Summer Program
The Celebration! Childcare summer program calendar is packed with exciting, age-appropriate activities, special eventsand in-house field trips. Toddlers to 12 year olds are sure to have fun. Energetic teachers plan days that are filled with enriching activities that nurture each child’s self-confidence and provide a summer of fun learning. Extensive time is spent in our outdoor classroom.
Outdoor Play
Celebration! Childcare encourages children to develop a love and appreciation for nature through our sizable outdoor facilities.
• Located on 10+ acres of land.
• Frequent nature walks through the savannah, prairie and wetlands.
• Children enjoy butterfly watching in our flower and vegetable garden.
• Playground, bike track, and sledding hill.
• Work in greenhouse.
