Little Hearts Early Childhood Center is an early learning center in Effingham, Illinois serving children from six weeks through six years across seven classrooms and with an enrollment of about 107 children.
Little Hearts Early Childhood Center serves infants through preschool-aged children and operates seven classrooms, described on-site as babies, wobblers, toddlers, twos, and three preschool classrooms. The center opened in 2023 and is operated by the local school district.
Programming focuses on foundational areas of development including communication and language, social–emotional growth, gross and fine motor skills, and cognitive skills. Two preschool classrooms are reported to be funded through a state Preschool for All grant, with funding for certified teachers, paraprofessionals, classroom materials, and meals for those classrooms.
The center reports pursuing external grants and resources to support programming and technology, including funding for classroom tablets. Staff professional development is described as an ongoing focus, with employees participating in required state trainings and some pursuing higher education with scholarship support. Employee benefits cited include paid sick leave and access to insurance and retirement options.
Classroom for the youngest children enrolled at the center.
A classroom for children transitioning from infancy to toddlerhood.
A classroom focused on early toddler developmental activities.
A classroom for two-year-old children offering age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
Three preschool classrooms providing pre-kindergarten preparation; two preschool rooms are noted as receiving Preschool for All funding.
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