Troy Early Childhood Center South

Overview

Troy Early Childhood Center South serves preschool and school-age children in Troy, Illinois. Programs at this location focus on children aged 3–5 years and 5–13 years, offering classroom-based preschool and before/after-school care plus a summer program.

Curriculum and learning approach

The center uses the Creative Curriculum aligned with Illinois learning standards and developmentally appropriate practices. Classrooms emphasize hands-on, interest-area learning across domains such as language and literacy, math, art, music, sensory exploration and outdoor play. Individual lesson plans and structured daily schedules are used to support each child’s development.

Programs and activities

Preschool: Classroom-based preschool for 3–5 year-olds with a range of interest areas and class sizes described on-site.
School-age: Care for 5–13 year-olds including before- and after-school care, homework time, a summer program with activities and field trips, care on no-school days, and transportation to and from public schools.
Additional offerings include a Preschool for All grant-supported Pre-K program at the South location and periodic activities such as field trips and special evening events.

Health, safety and staff

Staff at the centers hold certificates or degrees in early childhood education or are working toward such qualifications; annual continuing education is required. Employees receive training in topics including sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, CPR and first aid, and child health and safety basics. Enrollment requires a pediatric health physical with immunizations and TB test results; guidance is provided on illness, medicine administration, and appropriate clothing for active play.

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Troy Early Childhood Center South

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