An enriched learning environment with well-equipped classrooms, age-appropriate materials and a wonderful playground. Support for you as a parent, through daily feedback sheets for the youngest children, regular parent-teacher conferences, parent nights and a variety of family-oriented activities. At our learning center, conveniently located in historic downtown Grayslake, we offer programs for infants through children 12 years old.
Our programs are designed to foster the development of individual strengths to enable each child to reach his or her full potential. 4-Kids children grow an develop physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially in a warm, supportive environment. We hope you find the information on our web site helpful, but there's nothing like a personal visit to let you see what 4-Kids is all about.
Our programs are designed to foster the development of individual strengths to enable each child to reach his or her full potential. 4-Kids children grow an develop physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially in a warm, supportive environment. We hope you find the information on our web site helpful, but there's nothing like a personal visit to let you see what 4-Kids is all about.
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We acknowledge that parents are the most significant people in a child's life. We endorse and actively support the hopes and desires that all parents have for their children. Parent participation is encouraged through a variety of activities and communications. As parents ourselves, and as caregivers, we are dedicated to being sensitive to the personal, parental and economic needs of parents.
Daily activities: We know that our Infant Program is an extension of your baby's family and our goal is to ensure that both parents and child feel secure. Stable and reliable caregivers to the group of children provide the continuity that helps them develop a sense of trust and encourages bonding. The Infants Program is designed to foster your baby's awareness and natural curiosity about the world around him or her.
Daily activities: In the Infant II Room, toddlers begin to focus on developing independent skills such as learning to use a sippy cup, eating using a plate and a spoon and using general table manners. Children in this program begin to explore their environment more freely. Caregivers put toys away where they belong when the children are done playing with them to help establish the concept of object permanence.
In the Jr. Preschool, a primary focus is on self-help skills such as socialization, putting on shoes & clothes and choosing activities. Children participate in small group activities, beginning with parallel play and gradually moving towards more interactive types of play. We guide each child through the transition from "mine" to "ours" and to consider others as part of a caring and sharing philosophy.
In the PreSchool Room, your child's day will be filled with many wonderful learning and fun experiences, through a balance of structure and choice, teacher-directed and self-directed activities, and group and individual exploration. Not only does it provide children with an opportunity for social interaction, it offers to the children to learn about the world around them.
Reviews (4)
April Hutchens
Dec 14, 2020
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I was one of those skeptical, scared, “what If they don’t do what I do, or what if they don’t treat my baby how I would” parent. Well, forget that! They did BETTER than me!! :-) My son has learned so much!!! I don’t think he could have learned as much as he has at daycare than at home with me. My son is now 3!! Been there since a few months old. The people are so nice and it’s gotten even better since some changes were made!! Shout out to Ms. Amy for being the best music teacher ever!!! My son comes home singing songs or doing a dance or counting 1,2,3 in SPANISH and JAPANESE. I go
Suzanne Beall
Jun 28, 2020
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We have been so pleased with 4Kids for years now! Our kids each started as infants, and have moved through the age groups happily and learning all the way! Our older kiddo was extraordinarily prepared for kindergarten by going through 4Kids' KEP program. And the before-care / after-care option for our school age kid is very helpful. The teachers are all passionate and appear to be tireless :) , although I know how hard they're working. Administration is professional and communication is good! We could not be happier with 4Kids and feel so very lucky that we've had their help with raising our family
Etan
Jun 20, 2020
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I cannot say enough good things about 4-Kids, but here goes. We have had our son in their care since he was 6 weeks old. They cared for him as if he was their own. Really well cared for and taught him so many things. We are both working parents and had our concerns about having our sons well being in someone else’s hands. Our worries quickly faded each day as we picked him up and when he was able to express himself he was always smiling and happy to go to his school/daycare. He has had so much fun at 4-Kids and learned so much for an 18 month old now. We are very sad to be taking him away from
Viktorija St
Nov 14, 2019
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Very upset with this place.Unprofessional director and stuff(except Ms.Anna),very big teachers’rotation in class-you never know who’s gonna be today in your class.Very messy,even in winter time kids are walking with snow boots inside the Daycare.Unhealthy food-sweets,cheap crackers,instead of healthy choice like fruits or vegetables(and you are not allowed to bring your own snack).The director (Ms.Carlie)lied in my eyes and discriminated my child.I tried to reach the owner,but the phone number is a secret and so the e-mail is.Oh,forgot to mention-every holiday they were asking for the “treats
