Rise Up Early Childhood is a mixed-age early learning program in Chicago serving children age 2 through 5 with full- and half-day schedules, play-based classrooms, and occasional parent-child classes at 6921 N Ridge Blvd.
Rise Up Early Childhood is an early learning centre for children ages 2 through 5. The centre operates mixed-age classrooms and enrolls children in 2-, 3- and 5-day program structures, with both full-day and limited half-day options.
The program day includes drop-off and free play, morning activities (such as painting, music, yoga, or art), circle time and story, snack, extended outdoor play, lunch and nap/quiet rest, followed by afternoon play and pick-up. Full-day and half-day program hours are provided; half-day availability is limited to older preschool children.
Programming is play-based and emphasises hands-on movement, imaginative play, language and social-emotional development, and gross and fine motor skills. Classrooms are arranged with manipulatives, classic toys, musical instruments and books to allow children time to choose and revisit activities so skills can be practised and extended.
Full-day care that follows the centre’s daily rhythm of free play, group activities, outdoor time, meals and rest.
A morning program option that follows the same daily rhythm through the half-day pickup time; spaces are limited.
A mixed-age classroom space for older preschool children that emphasises imaginative play, stories, art and group activities.
A classroom for younger preschoolers with materials and routines suited to toddlers’ exploration and growing autonomy.
A short parent-and-child series combining play-based engagement, seasonal songs and simple crafts, with discussion of Waldorf early childhood ideas for caregivers.
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