Prepare Your Preschooler To Soar

Social Emotional Skills Developed Now Create a Positive, Life-Long Impact

Prepare Your Preschooler To Soar

Prepare Your Preschooler To Soar

Social Emotional Skills Developed Now Create a Positive, Life-Long Impact

Preschool | 2 - 4 Years | Serving Minooka, Crest Hill, Yorkville, Naperville and Bolingbrook, IL

preschool for part-time preschoolers

Little Learner Children’s Academy offers preschool for part-time preschoolers! Class runs from 8:45 to 11:45.(times can vary depending on location) The preschool program is open to children between the ages of (older 2) 3 – 5 years old. Enrollment begins each year as early as January. The program starts after Labor Day. Limited space is available. Please call (888) 623–3726 to schedule a tour.

A Trusted And Themed Curriculum

Our AM preschool follows the same emergent curriculum as the rest of the school. We begin by introducing themes and allowing the interests/inquiries of the children to guide the rest of our planning.

Exciting Activities And Play

We plan various activities and staged play for our students to explore with a balance of language, sensory, fine and gross motor, art, math, music, science, cognitive, and social-emotional concepts.

Flexible Program Options

You may choose your child’s schedule 5 days, 3 days, or 2 days. Times are 8:45-11:45. We follow the district calendar for closings.

A Thorough Priority Waitlist

Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once you are a current family, you can join the priority waitlist as an existing family for any future Little Learner sibling registration. It's a great place to be!

Program requirements:

The following schools provides bus service to Little Learner Children’s Academy

Minooka

Crest Hill

Yorkville

Bolingbrook

Smooth Transitions Help Develop Your Child's Independence

Transition time before moving on to each activity, follow structured, confidence-boosting activities. This routine nurtures your little learner’s newfound sense of self. Your child feels comfortable knowing what to expect next.

Examples Of Confidence-Boosting Activities Include:

Smooth Transitions Help Develop Your Child's Independence
Smooth Transitions Help Develop Your Child's Independence
Self-Help Skills That Build Confidence
Self-Help Skills That Build Confidence

Self-Help Skills That Build Confidence

A big part of being two years old is becoming more self-sufficient. Your child is eager to be doing things on his or her own! Here are a few things that teachers encourage your child to do by themselves every day:

It's Time: All Kids Go Potty! Teachers Show Them How

It’s a good time for your child to learn to use the potty.  Teachers work closely with you and encourage your child with toilet training at school too. 

Note to parents: there is no diaper changing station in the 2 year-old room.

It's Time: All Kids Go Potty! Teachers Show Them How
Creative Projects That Are Fun and Expressive

Creative Projects That Are Fun and Expressive

When children express themselves through art, they tend to be messy! Teachers give your child free reign to fully self-express and clean up the mess afterward. Through coloring, painting, and creating arts and crafts, your child explores and has fun each day with friends.

An Exploratory Start to Your Child's Education

Teachers work with ABC’s, 123’s, shapes, and colors and encourage the children to learn to identify as much as possible. Many daily activities happen in the classroom, and include:
An Exploratory Start to Your Child's Education
An Exploratory Start to Your Child's Education
A Curriculum Portfolio Tailored To Age and Abilities

A Curriculum Portfolio Tailored To Age and Abilities

Curriculum Portfolios have a specific design to age and have many different activities that measure your child’s skill level. This way, teachers keep track of your child’s progress throughout the year, measure their developing skills, and can better guide and assist in their learning process. 

Beneficial Parent-Teacher Conferences Twice a Year

Although there’s an open door to discuss any concerns at any time, parent-teacher conferences take place twice a year. In the spring and fall, you can expect an in-depth discussion on your child’s progress; you can see how far they have come and where they are going.

Beneficial Parent-Teacher Conferences Twice a Year
Family Photos in the Classroom Provide A Loving Feel

Family Photos in the Classroom Provide A Loving Feel

Teachers hang your family photo on a “Family Tree” in the classroom. This sweet touch is a comforting element for your child, who loves seeing the faces of those they love in this thoughtful, warm-hearted atmosphere.

Each Child Individually Shines as "Star of the Week"

The “star of the week” shines like a real star while showing a poster of their creation. Every child gets a chance to put together a sign, full of pictures, stickers, and decoration, describing their beloved family members, pets, favorite vacations, etc. with photos, stickers, and embellishments.

Each Child Individually Shines as "Star of the Week"

Patient Teachers Help You Eliminate the Pacifier

Every child is different, and if your child is still taking a pacifier, teachers help you break the habit.  Teachers keep you posted of the progress, and hopefully, together everyone can help eliminate this habit and reach milestones.

Adorable Daily Take-Home Artwork and Projects

Adorable Daily Take-Home Artwork and Projects

Cherish the keepsakes created in the classroom with take-home paintings, colorings, collages, and more. For your ease and convenience, your child has a folder in class with all their completed daily projects.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with Classroom "Wish Lists"

Put your household trash to good use! Donate household items like books, glass bottles, or toilet paper rolls, crafts. These items will be used for projects throughout the year. Other examples of things for reuse in classroom projects are:
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle with Classroom "Wish Lists"
A Strong Introduction To Book Concepts and Reasoning Skills
A Strong Introduction To Book Concepts and Reasoning Skills

A Strong Introduction To Book Concepts and Reasoning Skills

Children need to learn what a title, an author, and an illustrator are when they encounter new books. As well as introducing book concepts to your child, teachers help them develop judgment and reasoning as they explore:

An Introduction to Spanish Unlocks A New World Of Language

With Spanish vocabulary index cards, children learn the colors, numbers, shapes, days of the week, and songs in Spanish. Teachers take advantage of every little opportunity to teach this second language to your child.

An Introduction to Spanish Unlocks A New World Of Language
Smartboards Help Develop Age-Appropriate Computer Skills
Smartboards Help Develop Age-Appropriate Computer Skills

Smartboards Help Develop Age-Appropriate Computer Skills

With smartboards in every classroom, children get exposure to technology and how this tool enhances their learning. Through fun and interactive games, your child learns computer skills like controlling the cursor on the screen and clicking and dragging objects. In addition to developing digital skills, computer time helps your child by:

A Fun Start to Writing Skills with "The Letter of the Week"

Children take turns working on “the letter of the week.” They trace it, take it home, decorate it, and glue to it anything that begins with that letter. Your child looks forward to “letter of the week” with excitement!
A Fun Start to Writing Skills with "The Letter of the Week"
Fun Learning During Circle Time Every Day
Fun Learning During Circle Time Every Day

Fun Learning During Circle Time Every Day

Children can’t wait for circle time every morning: a chance to greet and be with their friends. As well as developing social skills, circle time is also an opportunity for them to improve their critical thinking. We help them learn language, listening, and math as they explore:

Inspiring Curiosity and Community with Weekly Show and Tell:

Every Friday your child participates in show-and-tell. With themes like letters and colors, children take turns bringing an object to show their friends. This weekly discussion will help your child learn:
Inspiring Curiosity and Community with Weekly Show and Tell:
Inspiring Curiosity and Community with Weekly Show and Tell:
Children Preserve Bonds Through A "Family Tree"

Children Preserve Bonds Through A "Family Tree"

Teachers encourage little learners to bring a family picture to proudly display on our Family Tree Board. Children get to know each other and love to see their loving family’s faces every day.

Experienced Teachers Help Build Vocabulary and Reading Skills

Children identify and pronounce words with vocabulary index cards every day. They learn ten words and then progress to reading simple sentences! Your child further develops reading skills daily by:
Experienced Teachers Help Build Vocabulary and Reading Skills

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Items needed for our classroom:

  1. Labeled bookbag
  2. Change of clothes (Must Be Labeled)
  3. Family photo
  4. Diaper and wipe if not potty trained

*We accept children who are not potty trained*

PARENT reviews

Terra G.
Terra G.
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"The facility is absolutely wonderful..."

The facility is absolutely wonderful. My children right away fell in love with their teacher and love giving hugs hi and bye. My two year screams of excitement as we pull into the parking lot because she’s so excited to be going to LLCA. I would say the facility is always clean, sanitary, safe, and family oriented. I would HIGHLY recommend looking into this facility after touring MANY places around Naperville I’m so beyond happy we chose little learners for our daughters.

Stephanie O.
Stephanie O.
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"All of the teachers are so great..."

We love Little Learner in Naperville! All of the teachers are so great and really love to see the kids everyday. I love that when I drop my son off, they are so excited to see him, and he smiles whenever he sees them. It’s so comforting to drop your child off with a smile on their face. Special shot out to Ms Jessica and Miss Bre who have worked so hard since this location opened to make it such a wonderful and welcoming place for the kids and parents!
Graham S.
Graham S.
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"All the teachers really care..."

Little Learners has been such a breathe of fresh air! All the teachers really care, are always more connected and appear happy and well supported by the company, and it rubs off onto the kids! Our child is now excited to go to daycare and doesn't cry getting dropped off 9 times out of 10, and sometimes won't even run right to us when we pick him up since he's having so much fun! I highly recommend Little Learners!

Tay R.
Tay R.
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"The space is so clean, it feels safe..."

Since he's started just in 2months his behavior has become nicer, he knows many words, he trys to talk more. I love that they give me daily updates, I appreciate all the teachers and the teacher helpers, it's consistent so my son doesn't cry when I drop him off. The space is so clean, it feels safe. The staff is so friendly and easy to work with. I never felt so confident about something in my life, this place is a no brainer.
Dallas P.
Dallas P.
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"Recommend this facility to anyone..."

My daughter attends this daycare and she loves it! BY FAR THE BEST DAYCARE I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS! Miss Tiffany, Miss Shirley & of course Miss Ebony have made sending my daughter to day care so much easier on me. I trust them 100% and recommend this facility to anyone looking for a great daycare provider 😊 …

Dana E.
Dana E.
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"My son loves all the teachers..."

We have been at Little Learners Children Academy - Yorkville now for a little over 2 years. My son loves all the teachers at LLCA. Each teacher you can see truly enjoy working with children and love each and every one of them. I have become close with several of the teachers and know my child is in good hands. I highly recommend LLCA - Yorkville.
Lisa B.
Lisa B.
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"I know that he will be safe and nurtured..."

My son has been going to LLCA for 2 years and he absolutely loves it. A very engaging environment where he is learning very important social and academic skills. The staff is wonderful and show that they care on a daily basis. When I drop off my son, I know that he will be safe and nurtured. It a relief to not have to worry about his well being when he is in the care of LLCA!
Andrew D.
Andrew D.
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"Excellent staff, and loving atmosphere..."

I currently have a 3 year old and a 16 month old who are enrolled with LLA Yorkville. Our family has been there for about two years, after a poor experience with an in home daycare. When looking for options in the area, we were drawn in by their nice facility, excellent staff, and loving atmosphere. Since enrolling, we truly haven’t looked back, and would recommend it to anyone in the area!
Bailey C.
Bailey C.
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"They keep the kids engaged and active..."

Both our daughter (2yrs) and son (4mos) attend Little Learners in Yorkville and love it! Everyday, my 2yr old comes home saying a new word, singing a new song, or showing off a new dance move. I love that they keep the kids engaged and active throughout the day, and that they get to do all the crafts that I don’t want to do at home bc of the mess! Little Learners gives me the peace of mind that my kids are happy and safe in their hands.
Jas S.
Jas S.
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"Staff always has a smile on their faces..."

This is our first year at Little Learner Children’s Academy Crest Hill, enrolling our son at 3 months old, and we are extremely happy with our decision. LLCA has always made us feel welcome and the staff always has a smile on their faces. He is happy and comfortable when he enters classroom. We are continually impressed with lesson plans for the infants, often getting updates, and keeping them on track for their ages, developmentally. We whole-heartedly recommend Little Learner Children’s Academy for children’s early education.
Brett M.
Brett M.
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"The teachers are taking great care..."

Being a parent one of the hardest things to do is entrust another person with your child. I have no doubt the directors (Leslie and Robby) and the teachers are taking great care of my princess. She comes home so excited talking about her friends and how much she loves her teachers. She has learned soo much and is becoming the smartest little girl. I love getting her daily reports and seeing the pictures. I would absolutely recommend llca of crest hill!
Katrina M.
Katrina M.
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"They care about her and her progress..."

The staff here really seems invested in my daughter. They care about her and her progress. She has learned so much and adores both her teachers. They have many other staff there that are all friendly and welcoming. I feel safe and happy dropping off my daughter there because she loves to go and they welcome her with open arms.
Alyssa H.
Alyssa H.
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"The teachers upload memorable moments..."

My son absolutely loves attending pre-k here! The teachers create such a fun hands-on, educational environment that he loves! He is always excited to show me his beautiful crafts and tell me all about his day. The teachers upload memorable moments, friendly reminders, monthly and weekly themes, etc. his meals and nap duration after he leaves. This I absolutely love! I always try to encorpoate what he is learning at school, at home. It is a relief knowing my son is in great hands here!
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