Friendship House Inc (Friendship House Early Childhood Center) is a not-for-profit child care and early education centre in Crystal Lake, Illinois, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years with programs from infant care through school-age services.
Friendship House is a not-for-profit early childhood centre with a history of serving McHenry County since the 1960s. The program provides full-day care for infants through school-age children and operates a preschool program aligned with the local school calendar.
The centre uses a play-based curriculum designed for infants through pre-K that emphasises discovery, exploration and active STEAM learning. Daily activities include discovery centers, music and movement, creative arts, dramatic play, sand and water play, outdoor exercise and group activities; lessons are described as adaptable to individual needs.
Infant care follows individual schedules to maintain each child’s home routine, with activities to promote physical development and coordination.
The toddler program focuses on hands-on exploration and social skills, encouraging interaction with peers and guided group activities.
Pre-K programming provides developmentally appropriate activities to support school readiness for young children.
Before- and after-school services are offered for school-age children, with transportation provided to certain District 47 elementary schools.
Summer programing for school-age children follows the local district’s summer calendar and schedule.
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A morning preschool program that follows the District 47 school calendar and offers a balanced daily schedule of play-based learning and healthy snacks.
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