About Us
History and Introduction
We hold a family group home license and are family owned and operated since 2008. We are a team of professionals with at least four-year degree. My First School was inspired by the love of learning and teaching.
My First School is license by the State of Illinois. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and accept State subsidy. It is a prerequisite that all staff, family, and volunteers coming into contact with children have been through a thorough background and fingerprint check. it is mandatory that First AID/CPR courses, health examinations, food handler's certificate and 15 yearly early childhood training hours completed for licensing by staff and volunteers.
Philosophy
We are an academically focused childcare setting that offers childcare and pre-k readiness program. Children will learn through play, discovery, creativity, and music. Our childcare and learning center involves the whole child's senses. A child learns through their curiosity and discovery of how things work while they develop a love of learning, good character, and social skills that are essential throughout their academic life. We are the home away home with a learning environment.
Our Mission
To offer excellent childcare and preschool readiness program that is age appropriate and delivered by staff with a minimum of a four year degree.
Program Philosophy
My First School reflects research based studies that support play as a central component for a child's health, well being, and learning. We encourage children through hands on experiences and child initiated play to create their own knowledge. Educators cultivate an unbiased atmosphere to stimulate, nurture, protect, and supervise children, as well as to embrace and celebrate diversity of thought and culture.