Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten has been providing quality, Christian programs since 1992. Qualified educators, whose first priority is to provide for the needs of the children, support the philosophy of "Learning through Play". Age-appropriate activities are provided in warm and inviting classrooms with a maximum teacher-student ratio of one to ten.
Our Savior Lutheran was such a wonderful place. Our daughter enjoyed her time here so much. The staff is wonderful, and the curriculum helps students get ready for Kindergarten/1st grade! My daughter is reading at an advanced level thanks to OSL. Both of my girls attended Our Savior. I love the staff, the fun learning environment, the religion they are taught, and the sense of community here.
Our Savior Lutheran was such a wonderful place. Our daughter enjoyed her time here so much. The staff is wonderful, and the curriculum helps students get ready for Kindergarten/1st grade! My daughter is reading at an advanced level thanks to OSL. Both of my girls attended Our Savior. I love the staff, the fun learning environment, the religion they are taught, and the sense of community here.
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Active learning through Play whether planned by adults or initiated by children, is the central element of the OSLP&K Preschool Curriculum. Children learn through direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas. Caring adults who understand child development and how to scaffold the important areas of learning in the preschool years offer guidance and support.
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, combining structured learning experiences with play activities designed for each developmental stage. Our programs take place in a fun and safe environment - offering far more than just child care. Preschool is the first introduction to a lifetime of learning, a journey that should start off on the right foot.
My name is Tori Hicks, Director of Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten. Over the last 24 years I have had the privilege of teaching learners of all ages in many different settings. I have a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Lewis University with a minor in Early Childhood Education.
I am Gina Martin. I have been working at Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten since 2008, first as a Teacher's Assistant and as Lead Teacher since 2010. Currently I teach the 4 and 5 year old Preschool (Pre-K). I earned my Associate Degree in the applied science of Child Development at Joliet Junior College in 2009 and I am Director-Qualified, as well.
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Lori Rakoski
Dec 26, 2019
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Shamile McBroom
Dec 12, 2019
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This is an amazing group of individuals and educators. We reviewed several options in regards to preschool and always heard nothing but great things about Our Savior. I worked first hand with students and parents who previously attended here and was always impressed with seeing how intelligent and well mannered the students were. This is a true school community and our daughter is always excited to go to school the next day. We recommend Our Savior to everyone that we can. Your child will be loved, respected and valued here.
Hillary Weis
Feb 02, 2015
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I sent my daughter there for the first time last year. She was in Ms. Gina's class for 3 year olds. She had separation anxiety and a hard time letting me leave. Ms. Gina would pick her up and hold her and hug her and play with her until she felt better. I love this school because I sincerely feel that everyone in the program genuinely cares about my child, her education and her well-being. She is now in Mrs. Laurie's Preschool 4's class and absolutely loves it. I have two younger children that I plan on sending through their program. My only complaint is that they don't teach grades higher than
Karen Rivera
Jan 15, 2015
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Both of my children attended Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten. I felt very blessed with the education, care, and attention they each received while attending Our Savior. As an educator myself, I couldn't have been more pleased with how well prepared each of my children were when they moved on to their current elementary schools. Both were not only academically ready to move forward, but socially as well. My son was always a fairly confident, independent little person...my daughter on the other hand was very attached to me and clung to me each day. The patience, support and encouragement
Tiffany Johnson
Jan 12, 2015
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We have had 2 children graduate from Ms. Gina's purple class and they loved every minute of it. Ms. Gina and Mrs. Erin are able to really get through to children so they can learn and have fun. Our oldest graduated Mrs. Jan's kindergarten class in 2013 with a love of reading and learning. Mrs. Jan teaches with a loving hand and brings out the best in her kids. Their director Tori is always in the halls to greet students and has always been available to answer questions. The rest of the staff has always been friendly and helpful. Our next and last graduation from Our Savior Lutheran Preschool and
