Mosaic Early Childhood Center/Mosaic Infant Center
4023/4035 Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-675-7030
(6 Weeks-12 Years)
Mosaic Montessori
4700 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60076
847-213-0899
(6 Weeks-6 Years)
http://www.mosaicearlychildhoodcenter.com
Erum Jumani, [email protected]
Mosaic is dedicated to creating an academic atmosphere where children are free to learn. Mosaic will provide open education opportunities as prescribed by state law. It is the intent of Mosaic to create a community of little scholars where learning and teaching are the highest priority. Every child can express and celebrate through open time to dream, play, and create in our physically and emotionally safe environment.
License/Accreditation
Illinois DCFS, Village of Skokie, and NAEYC INCCRRA/ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality
Ages
Mosaic Early Childhood Center: 15 Months to 12 years
Mosaic Infant Center: Six weeks to 14 months
Mosaic Montessori: Six weeks to 6 years
Hours
Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm Weekends and extended hours available
Registration
$125 Registration Fee
Annual Materials/Supply Fee: $125 (due every September)
Facilities
Seven Classrooms, with infants in their own space at 4035 Dempster Bathroom facilities in each classroom, with child-sized toilets and sinks Before and after-school programs Transportation available Near Skokie Swift On-site kitchen with home-cooked, nutritious meals; cater to all diets Park on-site, public park also available Regular visits from Skokie Public Library bookmobile Preschool program funded by State of Illinois Board of Education (Preschool For All)Sponsored by the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Services
Full Time/Part Time Childcare (Infants/Toddlers-6 Weeks-2.5 Years)
Full Time/Part Time Preschool (2.5-5 Years)
Full Day Kindergarten
Before/After School Services Available With Transportation
Summer Camp (5-12 Years)
Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum balances both teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, with an emphasis on responding to children's learning styles and building on their strengths and interests. This is one of the country's leading research-based early childhood curricula as it applies the latest theory and research on best practices in teaching and learning and the content standards developed by states and professional organizations. The original environmentally-based approach of The Creative Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschool clearly defines the teacher's vital role in connecting content, teaching, and learning for young children. It features goals and objectives linked directly to our valid and reliable assessment instrument. The Creative Curriculum promotes children's social-emotional development and learning in the core areas of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It combines the latest research and the freshest ideas into a forward-thinking approach to learning, one that honors creativity and respects the role that teachers play in making learning exciting and relevant for every child in their classroom.The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners. This means encouraging children to be active and creative explorers who are not afraid to try our their ideas and to think their own thoughts. Our goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners.
Additional info
Low student-to-teacher ratio All teachers educated in early childhood education Customized schedule 35 years experience Four locations (3 in Skokie, 1 in Chicago)Closed circuit cameras for live viewing Screenings and assessments done on siteOpen door policy for parents Parent participation highly encouraged Parent references available upon request Fun, energetic summer camp available Extracurricular Activities Available (Gym, Music, Art)Field Trips