Question 1

Investing In Our Community

Accepted Answer

Tree of Life Childcare Center strives to be the change we wish to see. Here's how we give back to the communities that support us:

Community involvement through giving back by donating to homeless shelters, assisting women with children in homeless shelters with childcare to assist them getting back on their feet; toy drives, book drives, free or reduced priced services for kids like a visit from the team at Dental Safari, a mobile dentist.

Media questions or requests. To submit community involvement ideas or just drop us a ‘hello’, use our contact page!

Partner with us. Send us a message using the contact us page, we would love to work with you through our community involvement initiative!

Question 2

Diversity & Inclusion

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Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the Tree of Life Childcare Center we celebrate diversity. We are also aware of difficulties members of our community face like lack of resources or socio economic status. One of our driving purposes is to practice inclusion. There is value in different points of view and life experiences. We practice respect and equity for everyone, especially the ones who graces our doorway. Tree of Life Childcare is passionate about the equity and inclusion of everyone, every ability, and every background. We understand that those things are exactly what makes people unique.Tree of Life Childcare Center works to be as vibrant and diverse as the communities we serve.

Question 3

Careers

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JOIN OUR TEAM

Tree of Life Childcare Center is growing rapidly. We are looking to add a few skilled teachers and assistants to our team. If you are looking to join a childcare family that focuses on an inclusive child environment, we would love to meet you!

​Certified Teacher Full Time
Teacher's Assistant Part Time
Assistant Part Time

Question 4

Do you offer drop in childcare services?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer drop in childcare services.

Question 5

Does my child need to bring breakfast? Lunch?

Accepted Answer

No, your child will not need to bring breakfast or lunch, it is provided for them.

Question 6

Do your meals accommodate certain food allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We absolutely can accommodate most food allergies. Visit our health and safety page for more info.

Question 7

What is your sick child policy?

Accepted Answer

We check your child’s temperature upon entering the childcare facility, any child with a low grade fever of 99.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to attend class that day. It needs to be a full 24 hours without fever before they can return to school.

Question 8

What is your curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Our curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia approach and is aptly named the Creative Tree Curriculum. Please visit our Curriculum and Classes page to learn more about our Creative Tree Curriculum.

Question 9

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

We are Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 5pm.

Question 10

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Please visit our Contact page schedule a tour and we can discuss fees with you in person. We also accept CCAP and military child care assistance payments. The Tree of Life Childcare center has staff specifically to assist you with your applications for assistance if you are unsure about the process.

Question 11

Do you have a payment schedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 12

What days of the year are you closed?

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All major federal holidays. If the center has any other scheduled closings, all parents will be given notice in advance.

Question 13

Do you have cameras?

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Yes, both indoors and outside.

Question 14

What is the teacher-student ratio in your classrooms?

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The teacher-student varies by age group.
Infants & Toddlers 1:4 or 5
Preschool & Early K 1:8 to 10

Question 15

Does your childcare center have a nap time?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 16

Does my child need to be potty trained?

Accepted Answer

No, our educators provide potty training to any student who shows signs that they are ready.

Question 17

Can I do half a day enrollment, part time enrollment, only half a week enrollment?

Accepted Answer

We offer Full-Time Enrollment only.

Question 18

Are you licensed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Tree of Life Childcare Center is fully licensed through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. We happily submit to ongoing compliance and monitoring from the state of Illinois.

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