Creative Learning Montessori School is a Montessori-based early childhood program and independent elementary school in Barrington, Illinois, serving children from infancy through sixth grade with full-day, year‑round care for early childhood and a K–6 academic program.
Creative Learning Montessori School operates an early childhood program and an independent elementary school in Barrington, Illinois. The center offers full‑day, year‑round childcare for the early childhood ages and a multi‑age elementary program that covers kindergarten through sixth grade.
Programs are built on a Montessori foundation blended with other child development philosophies. Classrooms use individualized learning plans and multi‑age groupings; the elementary program is organized into lower and upper classrooms and follows a three‑year cycle. Enrichment subjects such as art, music and physical education are provided by contracted specialists, and students take part in research projects, regular excursions and occasional overnight trips beginning in the early grades.
Small, licensed infant room emphasizing one‑on‑one care, emotional support, stimulation and close staff‑family communication via daily notes.
Small class with multiple caregivers that focuses on language development, social interaction, motor skills, family‑style meals and toilet‑training support.
Program for younger preschool children that introduces structured activities and Montessori‑inspired materials to develop practical life, sensorial, language and early numeracy skills.
Preschool program that continues Montessori work for developing independence, social skills and readiness for elementary routines.
Multi‑age Lower and Upper Elementary classrooms with individualized curricula, written work, enrichment classes, recess, regular excursions and occasional overnight trips.
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Catered lunches are provided for elementary students and morning snack guidance asks for fruits, vegetables, proteins or grains (no sweets). Infant napping follows back‑sleeping practices; staff and parents use daily notes, short drop‑off/pick‑up conversations and electronic messaging for routine communication. Small group sizes and described adult/child ratios are used in the youngest classrooms.
On‑site extended childcare for before/after school needs, non‑school days and a summer program.
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