Serendipity Child Care Inc. (Serendipity Family Center) is an early learning center in Chicago serving infants through school‑age children with infant, toddler, preschool and wrap‑around programs. Head Start/Early Head Start eligibility is offered to families who qualify.
Serendipity is an early learning center that enrolls children from infancy through elementary school age. The program emphasizes a family‑style environment, individualized academic plans for each child, and opportunities for parent involvement.
The program combines elements of Montessori and Reggio Emilia theories with hands‑on, play‑based learning and explicit instruction in literacy, music and basic math. Curriculum components mentioned include character development, reading, music and STEAM; Spanish language exposure and beginning violin are included for preschool aged children.
Staff qualifications are described by degree distribution: approximately 45% hold master’s degrees, 40% hold bachelor’s degrees and 15% are pursuing associate degrees. Facilities are described as intentionally arranged classrooms meant to be stimulating and educational. Health and safety practices listed include supervised sight‑and‑sound monitoring, secured entrances, nightly sanitizing of surfaces and strict hand‑washing and hygiene policies.
Infant classroom provides warm, developmentally appropriate care focused on attunement and early motor and language experiences, preparing children to transition to the toddler room.
Program supports physical, social and fine motor development through teacher‑initiated and child‑directed activities; emphasis on sharing, circle time and early critical thinking skills.
Curriculum targets early literacy, vocabulary expansion, STEAM activities, Spanish exposure and musical instruction to prepare children for school readiness and selective enrollment testing.
Before‑ and after‑school care, summer enrichment and tutoring for elementary‑aged children; summer enrichment balances academic and physical activities.
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