Reggio Academy in Palos Heights is a childcare and preschool program that uses a Reggio Emilia–inspired, nature-based and play-focused approach, serving children from infancy through school age.
Reggio Academy is a childcare and early education program serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. The program emphasizes child-led exploration and hands-on learning within environments that incorporate elements of nature.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia–inspired philosophy that frames learning as a collaborative process among children, educators, families and the wider community. Educators document children’s interests and use those observations to plan projects and activities. The approach highlights multiple ways children learn and express themselves, accessible environments, and play-based, exploratory learning.
The program describes schedule flexibility and notes acceptance of state tuition assistance. Age groupings run from infancy through 12 years, with before/after care and summer camp available for school-aged children.
Classrooms for infants and young toddlers that follow individualized schedules and support physical, emotional and cognitive development with nurturing, stimulating environments.
A classroom for two-year-olds focused on language development, motor skills, cognitive growth, independence and structured play.
Classrooms for three- to five-year-olds that use hands-on activities, group projects and guided exploration to build foundational skills.
Program for school-aged children providing before care, after care and a summer camp with activities, field trips and outdoor exploration.
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