CrossWays Preschool is a nonprofit, half-day preschool program in Libertyville, Illinois serving children aged 2 to 5 with faith-inclusive, play-based curriculum. Celebration! Childcare, operated alongside CrossWays as an early childhood ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, offers full-day childcare and preschool programming for children from 6 weeks to 12 years.
CrossWays Preschool is a nonprofit early childhood program licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The preschool provides half-day programming for children ages 2 through 5. Celebration! Childcare is an affiliated early childhood ministry that offers full-day care and preschool programming for children from 6 weeks to 12 years.
Programs combine play-based discovery with teacher-directed lessons and follow the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. The site uses research-based curricula including The Creative Curriculum™ and Learning Without Tears™, and faith-based elements such as children’s chapel and bible stories are incorporated into daily activities.
Programs use substantial outdoor space and an outdoor classroom with nature walks, a garden, playground, bike track, sledding hill and greenhouse. Teaching staff are described as DCFS-qualified and experienced; select staff receive continuing education and some are CPR and First Aid certified. The facility entrance is kept locked with a fob system and visitors are admitted only with director permission. Brightwheel software is used for parent communication, check-in/out and billing.
Daily, developmentally appropriate activities that help two-year-olds build confidence and begin adapting to a classroom routine; teacher/student ratio 1:8.
A program designed to support social development and early learning for three-year-olds; teacher/student ratio 1:10.
A pre-kindergarten program focused on school readiness through purposeful play for four- and five-year-olds; teacher/student ratio 1:10.
Short-term, topic-based classes for young children that cover subjects such as cooking, science and music; can be taken alongside other preschool classes or alone.
A 90-minute mixed-age extension at lunchtime including a hot lunch, playtime and crafts; offered based on enrollment.
Optional classes that may include sports, dance, foreign language and music; electives carry an additional fee.
Little Sprouts Summer Camp with weekly themes, hands-on activities and special in-house events.
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