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6 WEEKS - 6 YEARS

Early Childhood Education in Fairview Heights, IL

Providing care that caters to children's emotional, physical, and cognitive needs within a fun and nurturing environment.

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ABOUT US

Tree of Life Childcare Center’s Philosophy

Our philosophy revolves around the ideology that each child engages in learning in their own way. Our goal is to provide a safe and collaborative environment for your child to flourish using our personalized approach to education and childcare.

 

By using imaginative play, open communication and a student-centered approach, Tree of Life Childcare Center guides your child towards a radiant future.

OUR FOCUS

PLAY-BASED LEARNING

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Explore Our Programs

We offer a program that allows us to tailor our curriculum & activities based upon the children's needs and abilities.

INFANTS

We’ve created a comfortable, secure space for your baby to thrive and grow.

TODDLERS

This age group has all the space they need to move, explore, and grow through hands-on learning.

TWOS

Our nurturing setting allows toddlers to reach their development milestones while learning about the world around them.

PRESCHOOL

As children further build a foundation for kindergarten, they lay the groundwork for high level skill development.

EARLY KINDERGARTEN

We prepare Early-k's for kindergarten through engaging and stimulating educational activities. Our curriculum focuses on the five key points of early education, meeting each child where they are.

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Whether you're looking for a stimulating preschool program or reliable childcare, we're happy to support your family's needs.

Education:
The Reggio Emilia Approach

Tree of Life Childcare Center uses the Creative Tree Curriculum. It is rooted in literacy and comprehension. We teach our students that learning takes place inside and outside of the classroom, in imaginative and unconventional ways.

 

Our Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum builds on learning through exploration and self discovery in formal, as well as informal settings.

Research shows that repetition and real life application leads to better understanding. Our lessons of the day are repeated throughout the day and we continue to build on the lesson for the duration of the week.

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Smiling girls sitting at table in the preschool classroom at Tree of Life Child Care Center in Fairview Heights, IL
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Physical:
Growth and Health

All of our students are supported and encouraged to be independent little beings.  We take a proactive role in the physical development of our students. All students engage in activities that challenge motor skills, hand-eye coordination and dexterity. 

Many new skills are being developed between the age ranges from infancy to five years old as a result of brain growth. Our teachers help form the link between our students and the world/environment that surrounds them. We here at Tree of Life, have a deep understanding of the physical developmental milestones for each age. Your child will engage in meaningful play and sensory discovery that will develop both gross and fine motor skills.

See For Yourself

We invite you to schedule a tour of our center and see firsthand the love and learning that happens every day. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to explore our vibrant classrooms, meet our staff, and learn more about our curriculum tailored to each child's developmental stage.

Character:
The Essentials

Social skills and emotional awareness are very important skills that need to be shaped during these early years. We teach our students to take ownership of their voice, to cope and recover from disappointment and how to thrive in group settings. When children are supported and encouraged, their confidence grows.

Teaching social and emotional awareness is such an important aspect of learning. Our educators are trained to focus on supporting that development through positive reinforcement which builds your child’s confidence.

ACTIVITIES

We incorporate Education, Physical and Character Development into each daily lesson. Through the use of fun activities, students remain stimulated and engaged throughout the day. 

Arts & Crafts

Circle Time & Music

Discovert & Science

Dramatic Play

Outdoor & Gross Motor

Language & Math

WHAT PARENTS THINK 

“It was my very first time enrolling my only child in daycare. I was very leery of doing this at first because I did not trust anyone with my child. However, Ms. Tamala and her staff made me and my family feel so comfortable, I knew we made the right choice. She embraced the fact that we were all nervous with leaving our child with someone else, which was not easy. My son has grown so much in her program. My husband and I are thankful for the staff at Tree of Life Childcare."

Keyonia F.

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