Brickton Montessori School 8622 W. Catalpa Ave. in Chicago (773) 714-0646 Brickton.org Q. In 2024, you announced the acquisition of a permanent future home — an office building and three acres of land — in Des Plaines, just north of the school’s current location on Chicago’s far NW side. Give us a breakdown of your ...

By Margaret Holler Park Ridge Park District Looking for the perfect preschool adventure for your little one? Look no further than the Park Ridge Park District. From tots to soon-to-be kindergartners, our programs are designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a love for learning — through play. Our preschool program, certified by the Illinois Department ...


By Margaret Holler
 The Park Ridge Park District provides a structured preschool program for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, fostering socialization and self-expression through art, music, motor skills and hands-on activities. Certified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the program adheres to all required qualifications for staff. 2-year-old program: Focuses on social ...

By Margaret Holler Marketing & Public Relations Director Park Ridge Park District Did you know the Park Ridge Park District offers a structured preschool program for 2, 3, and 4-year-olds that emphasizes socialization and self-expression through art, music, fine and gross motor skills, and hands-on activities? Our preschool program is certified by the Illinois Department ...

“Is my child ready for elementary school?” If you’re the parent of a young child, or children, chances are you’ve asked yourself this question. In today’s world, we want to make sure that we’re giving our children every advantage and opportunity that we can, and that means ensuring that their education begins early — and ...