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Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery is a nonprofit (501(c)(3)) early childhood education center in Oak Park that provides full‑day, year‑round care and preschool for children roughly ages 2 to 6.
Oak Park And River Forest Day Nursery is a longstanding nonprofit early childhood education program serving working families. It offers full‑day, year‑round care and preschool for young children and operates as an independent early learning center in the community.
Programs are offered year‑round with a full‑day schedule; the center provides nutritious meals and snacks and supports family engagement through parent education, family events, a Parent Advisory Committee, tuition assistance, and local referrals.
The program serves children in classroom groupings organized by age. Instruction follows a play‑based, developmentally appropriate approach informed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) framework and the Illinois Early Learning Standards, and draws on The Creative Curriculum and established early childhood theorists. Classroom activities include dramatic play, music and movement, science, literacy and writing centers, art, and block play.
Teaching staff include individuals with advanced training in early childhood education and a long average tenure; the program highlights staff professional development and role‑specific training. The center holds NAEYC accreditation and is recognized within Illinois’ quality rating system.
A publicly funded preschool option is available for qualifying children; space is limited.
Classroom for younger toddlers with activities and guided care that support social‑emotional and emerging independent skills.
Rooms for active three‑year‑olds that emphasize exploration, movement and development of individual milestones.
Pre‑K classrooms focused on school‑readiness skills including communication, collaboration and group work through play‑based learning.
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