About Learning Oak
WELCOME
OUR MISSION
CURRICULUM
Learning Oak,
Early Childhood
Development Center
offers a great alternative
to traditional day care services.
Learning Oak
combines child care services
with a full and comprehensive
developmentally appropriate
preschool curriculum with
Mi Escuela (My School),
a Spanish Bilingual Program and experienced teachers.
Our DCFS licensed Center,
o
Learning Oak,
Early Childhood
Development Center
offers a great alternative
to traditional day care services.
Learning Oak
combines child care services
with a full and comprehensive
developmentally appropriate
preschool curriculum with
Mi Escuela (My School),
a Spanish Bilingual Program and experienced teachers.
Our DCFS licensed Center,
offers an Early Childhood Program
with half and full day play based curriculum for ages 2 to 6 years old with small groups
and low student-teacher ratios.
Our Innovative and creative
curriculum offers hands on activities and
enrichment experiences
with school field trips,
visitors and outings.
We'll provide healthy and
mostly organic meals and snacks.
Learning Oak is proud to run
an Eco-friendly practice.
CURRICULUM
OUR MISSION
CURRICULUM
Because young children learn
through rich and varied play,
an important time of the day
is dedicated to intentional
free -play time.
Children choose from areas
such as Blocks, Art, Book Corner,
Small and Large Motor, Math Center, Science Center, Writing Center, Sensory and
group activities
such as Dramatic Play.
These areas are planned
an
Because young children learn
through rich and varied play,
an important time of the day
is dedicated to intentional
free -play time.
Children choose from areas
such as Blocks, Art, Book Corner,
Small and Large Motor, Math Center, Science Center, Writing Center, Sensory and
group activities
such as Dramatic Play.
These areas are planned
and set up
around thematic units and emergent interests.
Each group has an active
play period outdoors,
as well as several
large group times for story, snack,
music and movement
and discussions.
The curriculum for
Two's & Three's and Preschoolers
Programs are centered on supporting
children’s social, emotional, phy][sical, language
and cognitive development.
The mixed-age clasrooms are an invaluable resource, where older children in the class will be setting the example, inspiring interest and a desire to emulate in the younger children.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Learning Oak
promotes the value of play
and its role in the learning process.
Our role is to contribute
to the development of children
by providing enriched play,
meaningful experiences
and allowing enough time
for self discovery.
Learning Oak environment
offers opportunities
for exposure to Science, Math, Art, Music,
Language Arts,
Span
Learning Oak
promotes the value of play
and its role in the learning process.
Our role is to contribute
to the development of children
by providing enriched play,
meaningful experiences
and allowing enough time
for self discovery.
Learning Oak environment
offers opportunities
for exposure to Science, Math, Art, Music,
Language Arts,
Spanish Language,
Dramatic Play,
Small Motor and Large Motor activities.
We truly believe
every child is unique,
and Learning Oak,
made it its mission
to begin building and fostering
a strong foundation
to help children
reach their own potential.
Our Programs
Two's & Three's Program
Two's & Three's Program
Two's & Three's Program
For children who are
24 months up to 48 months.
No need to be potty trained.
Our 2's and 3's Program provides
a safe and nurturing atmosphere,
allowing for a child’s freedom
of movement and learning
directed by a child’s interest.
Children are encouraged to participate in hands-on activities at an unhurried pace.
The 2's and 3's classroom supports learning through sensory experiences that enhance cognitive, language, motor and social skills.
Learning Oak provides enrichment
language experiences with our Bilingual Spanish afternoons.
Classroom set up and curriculum encourage independence.
Center Opens 7:00am-6:00pm
Morning 2's and 3's
M-F 8:30am-11:30am
Full Day 2' & 3's
M-F 8:30-4:30
Full Day children will participate in
-Mi Escuela
Bilingual afternoon session
-Large motor session
with sructured experiences such as action songs, activities wih props, yoga, gymnastics, etc.
Add ons:
Early morning Starts at 7:00
Extended day- Pick up by 5:30
Preschool
Two's & Three's Program
Two's & Three's Program
For children who are
at 4 years of age by September 1st
of the current school year
and potty- trained up to 6 years of age,
to best accommodate
children with late birthdays.
They will be exposed to hands-on activities,
involving Math, Science,
Dramatic Play, Music,
Small Motor, Large Motor,
Social Science and
Fine and language Arts.
The curriculum is designed
to foster their curiosity
with concepts and exploration,
as well as to foster characteristics
that play a critical role
in intellectual growth
such as self-confidence,
self-esteem,
and self-control.
Center opens 7:00am-6:00pm
Full-Day Preschool
M-F 8:30-4:30
Full-Day children will participate in
-Mi Escuela
Bilingual Preschool Program
-Large motor session
with sructured experiences such as action songs, activities wih props, yoga, gymnastics, etc.
Add ons:
Early morning- Starts at 7:00
Extended day- Pick up by 5:30
Mi Escuela
Two's & Three's Program
NEW!! Spanish Tutoring Sessions
Early Childhood Spanish Language
Development Program
Mi Escuela (my school)
offers a
developmentally appropriate way
to learn a second language.
This afternoon bilingual program
will follow the same concept in morning classes with an introduction
to the Spanish language.
Mi Escuela Bilingual Program
taught in Spanish and English
to introduce children
to the Spanish language,
with a full preschool curriculum
with games, songs, crafts, Art,
Science, Math, Dramatic play,
Small and Large Motor activities
and Sensory experiences.
This program is suitable
for non-Spanish speakers
as well as native speakers.
All levels are welcome.
2'&3's and Preschoolers
will have daily Spanish afternoons
Full Day children will participate
in Mi Escuela ,
NEW!! Spanish Tutoring Sessions
NEW!! Spanish Tutoring Sessions
NEW!! Spanish Tutoring Sessions
Are you interested in a fun Spanish session with games, songs, books and projects?
Ages 3 and up
Private session
1 hour -one on one
Semi-Private sessions
1 1/2 hours
(minimum 2 max. 4 children)
Sibling discounts
Send us an inquiry for more information.
NEW!! DROP IN PRE-K
NEW!! Spanish Tutoring Sessions
NEW!! DROP IN PRE-K
AGES 4 UP TO THEIR 6TH BIRTHDAY
Drop-In care and backup care when you need it.
-Browse preschool/daycare availability
-Book the spot you need
-You can select half-days or full days, and reserve them up to a month in advance
-If there is no vacancy, we’ll add you to a waitlist and let you know as soon as the spot is available.
NOTE: In order to use drop-in care with us, you will need to fill out registration forms and bring copies of your child’s physical and birth certificate as required by DCFS.
Payment is due at the time of your booking.
Drop In Care Cancellation Policy:
Due to scheduling changes that occur with teachers to accommodate drop-ins, we'll not be able to switch days, all fees are final and non-refundable.
Job opportunities
We are hiring!
Job Description
We are seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our team!
We are a small, independent preschool in the Oak Park neighborhood where we believe that play and children's interests drive learning and development.
Our school strives to create a culture of collaboration where all staff members are encouraged to think creatively and share their ideas.
We believe that by building the child through lessons, play, arts, language, and home connections, we are able to lay the foundation for a life-long love of learning and success.
We are proud to offer a Bilingual Spanish Program.
Our growing school is looking for Part-Time and Full-Time qualified child care professionals for our Two’s, and Preschool classrooms.
Make a positive difference in the lives of young children while enjoying
- low staff-to-child ratios
- an alternative, friendly, collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to show your talents and creativity
- relationships with appreciative parents
- the full support of management
Responsibilities include:
* Must be a team-player, solid communicator, reliable, and a highly collaborative professional.
*Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate educational program
* Ensure children are supervised at all times
* Communicate with parents
* Maintain organized and clean classrooms
* Must be willing to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the program.
Requirements/Qualifications:
*Associate/ Bachelor in Early Childhood Development.
*Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six.
*Must be able to work shifts between the hours of 6:30 am-6:30 pm Monday through Friday.
*Need to meet all other DCFS requirements.
*Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, a passion for working with young children, and be energetic while maintaining a healthy, happy, and safe environment for kids and fostering open communication with parents.
*Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus.
*ECE Credential Level 4 or higher preferred.
We offer Paid Training, Holidays, workshops, and Seminars.
The salary is based on experience and credentials.
If you meet these requirements and think you would be a great fit for our team, please reply with your resume for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Send yor resume to learningoak@gmail.com