Programs (Elmhurst)

Our Programs

Tailored Curriculum Dedicated to Child Growth

At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our mission is to seamlessly integrate into your family’s life, providing exceptional care for your child. Understanding that every child has unique schedules(infants), habits, and personalities, our centers include classrooms such as: three distinct infant rooms, each thoughtfully designed to cater to different developmental stages, invigorating toddler rooms and specialty Preschool and PreK rooms. Our team is dedicated to delivering individualized and educational care and fostering growth and development with love and compassion while you are away.

Infant Care

Individualized Care and Nutrition

Our approach centers on creating a nurturing environment that aligns with each infant’s unique needs and your family’s goals. To ensure a seamless experience, we use Procare Parent Engagement for electronic communication with parents. This system enables us to establish a personalized routine for feeding and diapering that meets your child’s specific requirements. Daily updates include comprehensive logs of diapers, feedings, and developmental milestones, accompanied by photos that highlight your child’s progress and daily experiences.

Supporting Early Communication

Recognizing that infants are highly sensitive to non-verbal communication, we introduce infant sign language to support early non-verbal communication development. Our teachers are committed to providing the loving and compassionate care essential for your infant’s growth.

Parent Communication

Prior to your child’s start date, and typically during our enrollment meeting, we will discuss what to expect as your child enters our Early Preschool classroom. You’ll receive updates and communication through an electronic application called Procare. This electronic communication platform includes:

Information on things such as diaper changing, food, activity photos, behavior, and milestones on a regular and ongoing basis. Our updates will include your child’s day to day activities, food and milestones. We offer parent teacher conferences, and our teachers are always willing to schedule a personal phone call to discuss your child’s educational experiences. We know how important it is to stay connected to your toddler and we do our very best to provide the highlights of your child’s day with us.

Classroom Design

We have partnered with Community Playthings, the exclusive provider of our classroom furniture, to ensure the highest quality and safety. Community Playthings’ furniture is LEED certified, reflecting our commitment to safety and a natural environment. Our goal is to maintain the highest safety standards while incorporating eco-friendly, sustainable, and organic materials, including high-quality sheets and art supplies. Our facility is equipped with three infant classrooms, each tailored to different stages of development:

  • Infants Aged 6 Weeks to Crawling: A room designed for the earliest stages of development.
  • Crawlers to Learning to Waddle: A room dedicated to infants who are starting to explore movement.
  • Transitional Room for Walkers: A space for infants who have begun walking, supporting their continued growth.

Play Areas

  • Cozy Nook: A warm and inviting space filled with soft toys and books for comfort and early learning.
  • Movement Area: A section dedicated to gross motor skills, allowing infants to stretch and move.
  • Fine Motor Play: An area with colorful toys to enhance fine motor skills.

Development

At Premier Childcare, our dedicated teachers concentrate on nurturing the holistic development of each infant while providing a loving and compassionate environment. Our goal is to create a supportive atmosphere where infants can thrive, even when parents are away. We cherish the opportunity to care for your child and are committed to fostering a meaningful, enduring relationship.

Core Developmental Areas

Infants benefit from outdoor play in our beautifully designed playground, where they can explore the fresh air and enjoy nature. Our focus encompasses several essential developmental areas:

  • Language Development: Early exposure to language through reading, talking, and singing is crucial. We engage infants in activities that promote early literacy and language skills.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Activities like tummy time help strengthen core muscles and refine fine motor skills. Infants are introduced to various textiles and toys to stimulate their sensory and motor development.
  • Gross Motor Skills: Infants have ample opportunities for movement and exploration, which supports their gross motor development. This includes stretching, squirming, and crawling.
  • Sensory Exploration: We incorporate a range of sensory experiences to help infants develop their sensory skills and cognitive connections.
  • Art and Science: Infants are gently introduced to art and basic scientific concepts, fostering creativity and curiosity from an early age.
  • Infant Sign Language: To support non-verbal communication, we introduce infant sign language, aiding in early interaction and understanding.

Toddler Care

Individual Attention and Enriching Environments

Our Premier Childcare centers all feature multiple dedicated toddler rooms, each designed to support the unique developmental needs of toddlers. As toddlers begin to establish routines and develop their own habits and personalities, our aim is to provide care that mirrors the nurturing environment of home.

Individual Care and Nutrition

We prioritize individualized care and nutrition for our toddlers:

  • Family-Style Meals: Toddlers enjoy organic, all-natural, non-GMO meals, including fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, and grass-fed beef and poultry. Snacks are served between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM, and parents are asked to ensure their child has breakfast before arrival. We supply all-natural and organic snacks, lunch, and milk, while parents provide diapers and wipes.
  • Eco-Friendly Supplies: Our supplies, including cot blankets, are organic and eco-friendly, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.

What Parents Can Expect

  • Real-Time Updates: Our online portal provides real-time updates on your child’s daily activities, including photos, feedings, diaper changes, naps, and more. Notifications are sent via text or email to keep parents informed.
  • Weekly Newsletters: We send out weekly newsletters detailing activities, themes, and developmental milestones.
  • Individual Assessments: Our online system also allows for personalized assessments of your child’s progress.
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences: We offer regular parent-teacher conferences and are available for personal phone calls to discuss your child’s experiences and progress.

Premier Program and Play Curriculum

In our toddler rooms, children are encouraged to explore various centers, practice proper handwashing, and develop good manners. They enjoy making friends and receiving affection from their teachers in a nurturing and stimulating environment. Our curriculum, inspired by Frog Street, is designed to be play-based yet comprehensive, encouraging toddlers to engage, explore, and form lasting relationships:

  • Language and Math Skills: Activities support language development and early math skills through a language-rich environment.
  • Social and Physical Growth: Toddlers participate in activities that promote social skills, physical development, and sensory exploration.
  • Structured Routine: Our daily routines include circle time for music and stories, outdoor play, and opportunities for art, block play, and fine motor skills.

Care and Nutrition

Premier Childcare emphasizes a nurturing and structured environment where children can continue to develop their routines and personalities:

  • Meals and Snacks: Children enjoy family-style meals and snacks, promoting social interaction and a sense of community. We provide all-natural and organic snacks, lunch, and organic milk.

  • Real-Time Updates: Parents receive real-time updates through our electronic application, including daily photos, diaper changes, meals, naps, and developmental milestones. This ensures you stay connected with your child’s daily experiences.

  • Weekly Newsletters: We go above and behind to ensure the best communication between our families and our center. Families will receive weekly classroom newsletters, including the Lesson Plan for your child’s classroom, the menu and more!

  • Parent Committee: We know how important it is to remain active in your child’s life at Premier Childcare Centers. Our Parent Committee aids us in communication, supporting our own teachers, building our community, organizing events and so much more!

Socialization

At this stage, children are exploring their independence and developing social skills:

  • Structured Interaction: Teachers create a stimulating environment with themed activities that promote self-awareness, empathy, and kindness. Children learn essential life skills such as manners and compassion through engaging interactions.
  • Developmental Focus: We support the development of fine and gross motor skills, literacy, math, and science through fun and educational activities.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive:

  • Exploration and Learning: The curriculum encourages children to explore their environment through music, movement, art, dramatic play, and storytelling. This supports language development, early math skills, social interaction, and sensory exploration.
  • Daily Activities: The daily schedule includes outdoor play, learning about sustainability, early literacy, and hands-on activities in various centers. We use manipulatives, engage in block play, practice handwashing, and enjoy circle time for music and stories.
  • Eco-Friendly Environment: Our classrooms feature natural branches for displaying artwork, and our toys, crayons, and markers are eco-friendly. Organic blankets are provided for quiet and nap times.

2s

Care and Nutrition

 Premier Childcare emphasizes a nurturing and structured environment where children can continue to develop their routines and personalities:

  • Meals and Snacks: Children enjoy family-style meals and snacks, promoting social interaction and a sense of community. We provide all-natural and organic snacks, lunch, and organic milk.

  • Real-Time Updates: Parents receive real-time updates through our electronic application, including daily photos, diaper changes, meals, naps, and developmental milestones. This ensures you stay connected with your child’s daily experiences.

  • Weekly Newsletters: We go above and behind to ensure the best communication between our families and our center. Families will receive weekly classroom newsletters, including the Lesson Plan for your child’s classroom, the menu and more!

  • Parent Committee: We know how important it is to remain active in your child’s life at Premier Childcare Centers. Our Parent Committee aids us in communication, supporting our own teachers, building our community, organizing events and so much more!

Socialization

At this stage, children are exploring their independence and developing social skills:

  • Structured Interaction: Teachers create a stimulating environment with themed activities that promote self-awareness, empathy, and kindness. Children learn essential life skills such as manners and compassion through engaging interactions.
  • Developmental Focus: We support the development of fine and gross motor skills, literacy, math, and science through fun and educational activities.

Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and comprehensive:

  • Exploration and Learning: The curriculum encourages children to explore their environment through music, movement, art, dramatic play, and storytelling. This supports language development, early math skills, social interaction, and sensory exploration.
  • Daily Activities: The daily schedule includes outdoor play, learning about sustainability, early literacy, and hands-on activities in various centers. We use manipulatives, engage in block play, practice handwashing, and enjoy circle time for music and stories.
  • Eco-Friendly Environment: Our classrooms feature natural branches for displaying artwork, and our toys, crayons, and markers are eco-friendly. Organic blankets are provided for quiet and nap times.

Preschool and Prep

Experience why our children are HAPPY to learn!