Prairie Pals Christian Preschool and Childcare is a Christian nonprofit preschool and childcare center in Oswego, Illinois, serving children from 6 weeks through 5 years. The center is licensed by DCFS and offers preschool classes (2s through Pre-K) alongside full- and part-time childcare.
Prairie Pals Christian Preschool and Childcare operates as a nonprofit under the Oswego Christian Foundation and serves families in Oswego and nearby communities. The program accepts children from 6 weeks through 5 years and is licensed by the Illinois DCFS.
The center offers both childcare rooms and preschool classes. Childcare rooms include infants & toddlers, Two's / Young Three's, and a multi-age room for older preschoolers. The preschool program offers classes for 2-year-olds through Pre-K with multiple part‑day class options for 2s, 3s and 4s and a Pre-K class.
Programming combines academic, social and spiritual elements. Daily activities include circle time, literacy, science and math activities, art projects, music and movement, large-motor play and Bible lessons. The Pre-K class aligns its goals with the Illinois Early Learning Project to prepare children for kindergarten. Children in both preschool and childcare receive meals including breakfast, snacks and lunch.
The facility is described as a single 12,000 sq. ft. building with furnished classrooms, an outdoor playground and a large motor room for indoor active play during inclement weather. The center offers full- and part-time childcare, conducts facility tours for prospective families (photo ID required for entry), and uses a digital system for billing and family communications.
Infant and toddler rooms provide age-appropriate care with amenities for comfort and learning; teachers send home a daily written report documenting activities and achievements.
Two's and young three's classrooms feature daily circle times with stories, Bible time, literacy activities, science, art projects and support for potty training when families begin that process.
Multi-age preschool activities include daily literacy, art, science and/or math activities, music and movement, large motor play, Bible lessons and stories; children in this room receive breakfast, snacks and lunch.
Preschool class option for two-year-olds offered on the schedule below; registration policies apply.
Preschool class options for three-year-olds offered in multiple scheduling formats.
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Preschool class options for four-year-olds with several part‑day schedules and a five‑day option.
Pre-K class focused on kindergarten readiness and the Illinois Early Learning Project goals.
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