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A Shining Star Learning Center is a state-licensed child care center in Normal, Illinois, serving children from six weeks through 12 years with full-day early learning, preschool and school-age programs.
A Shining Star Learning Center provides licensed child care for children aged 6 weeks through 12 years. The center offers full-day care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, plus before- and after-school care and a full-time summer program for school-age children.
The center uses The Creative Curriculum and a play-based, environment-focused approach. Instructional goals for younger children include social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language development.
Classrooms and the building are designed for young children, with child-sized restrooms adjoining several rooms, indoor gym space and outdoor playgrounds. Security features include a monitored and locked main entrance, camera coverage of exits and classrooms, and a fire sprinkler system.
Enrollment is open to children 6 weeks through 12 years. Staffing follows Illinois Department of Children and Family Services guidance: staff meet required age and education qualifications for director and teacher roles and must pass state and federal background checks. The center posts and maintains specific staff/child ratios for each age group.
Care for infants with individualized schedules, monitored routines, changing stations and access to an outdoor area; staff/child ratio 1:4.
Rooms for active toddlers with a predictable classroom schedule, play-based learning, child-sized restroom access and outdoor play; staff/child ratio 1:5.
Play-based classrooms focusing on problem solving, language, physical and social/emotional skills, with restroom facilities and playground access; staff/child ratio 1:8.
Play-based preschool emphasizing school readiness through structured and self-directed activities, large motor play and access to indoor gym and playground; staff/child ratio 1:10.
Before- and after-school care providing snacks, homework time, free play, bus transportation to nearby elementary schools and a summer program with activities and field trips.
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