Ottawa Opportunity School is a play-based preschool in Ottawa, Illinois, serving children from age two through five with a September–May school year and programs for two-, three- and four-year-old children.
Ottawa Opportunity School is a community preschool that offers classroom programs for two-, three- and four-year-old children and operates on a school-year schedule from September through May. The school emphasizes family involvement and aims to provide affordable early childhood education to families in the community.
The program uses a play-based, theme-centered curriculum that emphasizes active, developmentally appropriate experiences such as block play, dramatic play, language activities and art to support physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. The school describes play as the primary mode through which children build problem-solving skills, motor skills and self-confidence.
Staff roles and qualification levels are specified (director and lead teachers have college coursework in early childhood; support teachers hold a high school diploma). Staff participate in annual professional development hours and maintain CPR and First Aid certification; background checks and health clearances are required for employees. The program notes state licensing and a stated accreditation status, and financial assistance is available to families.
A one-day-per-week class for two-year-old children attended by an adult family representative.
A two-day-per-week preschool class for three-year-old children; children must be toilet trained.
Multi-day preschool classes for four-year-old children; children must be toilet trained.
A five-day preschool option that accepts three- and four-year-old children who meet the age and toilet-training requirements.
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