House Of Children Inc (HOC Academy) is an early learning center in Woodstock, Illinois, serving children from six weeks through 12 years with childcare, preschool, kindergarten and seasonal summer-camp programs.
House Of Children Inc (HOC Academy) provides care and early education for infants, preschoolers, kindergarteners and school-age children. Programs are offered for children from six weeks up to about 12 years, with classroom groupings by age and developmental stage.
The program uses a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that emphasizes pre-literacy, pre-math and pre-science skills alongside social and emotional development. Learning is supported through individualized portfolios, annual parent–teacher conferences and daily communication; the center also uses an app to send parents routine updates and photos.
The facility includes age-separated, fenced playgrounds (including an infant/toddler playground and a preschool playground), a bike path for large-motor play and outdoor learning opportunities. Security features include cameras in classrooms, locked entry and classroom doors, and multiple fire-escape routes. The center provides food-program enrollment materials and infant meal waiver forms for families.
A close-knit infant/toddler group with two primary teachers; children remain with peers and are encouraged to explore at their own pace.
A combined-age room for younger toddlers that emphasizes bonding with peers and teachers and learning by example.
Hands-on, play-to-learn activities with low staff-to-child ratios to support early academic and social development.
Classroom experiences and curriculum designed to prepare children for first grade, including arts, field trips and small-group instruction.
A full-day kindergarten class with smaller classroom sizes and curriculum developed according to Common Core State Standards.
Programming for school-age children that includes group activities, field trips and age-appropriate enrichment.
Seasonal program offering age-specific activities such as Little Chefs, dance parties, animal visitors, weekly water days and field trips.
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