Programs + Curriculum
We are proud to offer The Creative Curriculum as our curricula throughout the learning center. This comprehensive, research based curriculum provides for rigorous exploration and discovery, sets a firm foundation for academic and social emotional growth, and is recognized by highly regarded early childhood leaders such as the Illinois State Board of Education, Parents As Teachers, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Meet Our Directors
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Early Explorations is not just our son’s daycare, they are his second family. Since our son’s first day attending they have been so welcoming and treated us like family. Our son’s face lights up every morning as we get ready to go to school because he is excited to see his teachers and his friends. Each teacher my son has had has shown him the same love as we do on a daily basis. As a new mother/father it is always hard to leave your child with a complete stranger but on their first day, but I felt like they weren’t strangers to us because of how welcoming and loving they were. We couldn’t of picked a better daycare for our son to go to. Now we have the pleasure to get to send our baby girl there once she is born. We look forward to sharing many more memories with Early Exploration!
I have had two children attend Early Explorations—one who started as a two-year-old and one as a three-month-old. Initially hesitant drop-offs (for child and mom) turned into routine events thanks to the wonderful teachers and staff members at EE. Both of our children have had great experiences meeting and socializing with friends. They have also been lucky enough to have amazing teachers who truly care about them, make them feel special, and find fun ways to teach them life lessons. Our youngest is now one of the “big kids” at EE. She looks forward to going to "school” each day, always coming home with stories about daily adventures with her friends and teachers. Our oldest child is now in public school and has done an amazing job adapting to a regular school day, socializing with new friends, and learning new concepts. My husband and I are thankful we found a place where our kids would be safe, educated, and happy during the work day.
The staff at Early Explorations are like our extended family. We have had three children attend Early Explorations, and choosing this facility for our daycare needs was the best decision we could make. Our children love their teachers. Since we don’t have a lot of family in the area, their teachers have become another loved member of the household. Working with administration has also always been a pleasure. Hands down, I recommend Early Explorations to anyone seeking childcare for their little ones!
We enrolled at Early Explorations in 2014 when our first daughter Brooklyn was a few months old. Since then she has grown into an amazing, intelligent young lady. She still talks very fondly of her teachers. They made learning fun. She said, “She loved everything from her teachers, meeting new friends, playing with toys and making new projects.” We are thankful for all of the staff that have been a part of our family for the past six years and look forward to handful of more years. Lilly, the newest addition to our family just started attending Early Explorations this fall. It is very nice to see all of the friendly, familiar faces who still ask about how Brooklyn is doing in Kindergarten
Entrusting the care of your child to others is never an easy decision. However, our experience with Early Explorations has been reaffirming in our choice to choose them with the care of our children. The staff has been kind, communicative and overall the best experience for us as new parents. They have given us no reason but to recommend them with the upmost confidence.
Everyone at Early Explorations is great. Dawson truly loves his time spent in the program, and with his peers being kids.
Early Explorations has been our kids home away from home since they were 2. Both of my kids loved their time there with the teachers and with the curriculum that allows them to learn through play. And my kids even complain if our home cooked meals aren’t as good as the ones they get from Miss Debbie at Early Explorations! The facility is clean, friendly, and inviting. We’ve been taking our kids there since 2015, so everyone there feels like family. We are lucky to have such trusted partners helping us raise our kids!
As a parent, it really makes my day to see my child happy. When dropping my son off in the morning , he is eager and excited to go to school. When picking him up in the afternoons, he is always happy and thrilled about all of the things he was able to do in class. It is comforting knowing that my child is being so well taken care of while I work. I appreciate all of the teachers and staff at Early Explorations so much!
We love it there!! Prior to COVID, my daughter always gave her teachers hugs!! The preschool teachers are amazing!!
We have had the best experience with two little ones at Early Explorations. The kiddos definitely have the best teachers and I am so thankful to have such a wonderful facility, teachers and staff that care so much about my kids! Can't say enough good things since we have enrolled back in November 2017!
