Learning Connections of Galva is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) early learning center in Galva, Illinois, licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services. The center provides care for children from six weeks through five years and offers before- and after-school and summer programs for school-age children.
Learning Connections of Galva operates as a nonprofit early learning center serving infants through preschool-aged children and offering programs for school-age children. The center is licensed by the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services and identifies a Christian-based approach to character development.
Creative Curriculum is used for lesson planning, with Teaching Strategies Gold employed for child assessment. Teachers observe children’s interests and abilities to plan project-based experiences using a plan–do–review process. Portfolios are kept for each child and formal family/teacher conferences are held in fall and spring; Ages & Stages is used as a screening tool where appropriate. Families are encouraged to contribute to projects and to share goals for their child’s development.
Infant classroom maintains a 1:4 adult-to-child ratio; lead teachers create individualized weekly lesson plans and collaborate with parents on development and skills.
Toddler room teachers develop weekly lesson plans centered on classroom themes and age-appropriate activities; parents are encouraged to collaborate with teachers.
The Twos classroom introduces more independence and a more structured day; weekly lesson plans focus on thematic activities that build early skills and social development.
Early Preschool maintains a 1:8 adult-to-child ratio and uses weekly lesson plans created by the lead teacher; families are encouraged to participate in their child’s learning.
Preschool serves children focused on kindergarten readiness using Creative Curriculum for Preschool and provides individualized readiness plans developed with input from local elementary schools.
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Before- and after-school care is available for school-age children, along with care on school off-days and a summer camp program.
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