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Peopleplace is a cooperative preschool where parents are partners in the education of their child. Their programs are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.

A classic Montessori environment in a family day care setting with a special focus in music, dance, art, gardening and cooking.

A STRONG VOICE REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY. TO WORK IN CONJUCTION WITH THE FEDERAL REGIONAL OFFICE, NATIONAL AND STATE HEAD START ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE EFFOTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE RHSA TO: I)PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING; II) SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS; AND, III)ENHANCE SOLIDARITY, COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING.

The mission of Patterson Park Public Charter School is to provide a community-centered learning environment that values diversity and embraces a whole child approach to develop well-educated citizens. Our Vision Life-long learners, healthy families, and strong neighborhoods. Our Values: PPPCS is a community-founded school driven to academic excellence and devoted to a whole child philosophy in a diverse setting. We believe in … Challenging every child academically using interdisciplinary, thematic, hands-on instruction that fosters creativity, critical thinking and a life-long love of learning. Developing character in our young people by cultivating civility, perseverance, resilience and shared responsibility. Partnering with our broader community to support student success, healthy families and strong neighborhoods. Our Motto The City is Our Classroom; the World is Our Future.

Familias En La Escuela (FELE) believes that parent participation - in both the classroom and organizational structures of the school - improves the educational experience of all children and the quality of the Chicago Public Schools. FELE supports the mission of IAMS by: Providing and promoting opportunities for parent involvement Enhancing communication between the school and the home Raising funds sufficient to support and, ideally, enlarge extra-curricular programs Functioning as parent and student advocates. All our activities are undertaken in close collaboration with the school faculty, administration and staff.

The Big Barn Preschool provides a loving and nurturing learning environment that enhances intellectual, social, physical, emotional and spiritual growth. Children, who are special gifts from God, are to be loved, respected, and offered challenges that foster interactive learning. Their goal is to collaborate with parents to help develop their child’s sense of independence and a positive self-image.

Their mission is to provide quality care for children in the New Holland area, while their parents work, and to support the individual needs of every child

The Model School’s mission is to provide a true alternative for parents who know that children can’t wait and who want a comprehensive educational program in an ideally prepared humanistic developmental learning environment.

Hilltop School, through the use of developmentally appropriate activities, provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively and where relationships are formed with other children and a network of caring adults. Their goal at Hilltop is to provide an environment filled with opportunities for children to explore and learn through fun, hands-on activities.

Their mission is to provide the highest quality preschool and early elementary education

Montessori education promotes the development of the whole child, facilitates the natural growth of self-discipline, and cultivates each child's inherent love of learning. Children's House Montessori School's mission is to provide an educational culture that respects the child's innate desire to learn. Our school fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking while preparing every child to be a thoughtful, independent, and compassionate global citizen.

In collaboration with parents, staff, therapists, and community, Children’s Odyssey strives to provide high quality, structured programming for children of varied developmental levels. Creatively designed activities reflect our responsiveness to children’s individual learning styles, needs, and interests while providing an engaging environment for all. Our emphasis on the whole child is consistent with our strong desire to assist a child n reaching his potential.We teach with the understanding that diversity of culture, background, gender, and physical or cognitive ability is a strength to be celebrated and respected.