Preschool program in elmhurst, il
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our Preschool Program is intentionally designed to help children build the confidence, independence, communication skills, and academic foundation needed for kindergarten readiness and long-term success.
Our boutique preschool classrooms provide a structured, nurturing, hands-on learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, problem solve, communicate, create, and actively engage with the world around them through meaningful early childhood experiences.
More Than Traditional Daycare
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, we believe children deserve more than traditional Elmhurst daycare.
Our Preschool Program is intentionally designed to provide meaningful relationships, educated teachers, structured classrooms, hands-on STEAM learning, and nurturing support that helps children build confidence, independence, communication skills, emotional security, and a lifelong love of learning.
We are proud to provide a boutique early childhood education experience where children feel safe, supported, challenged, inspired, and prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
kindergarten readiness, independence & confidence
The preschool years are a critical time for building the academic, social-emotional, and independence skills children need for a successful transition into kindergarten.
Our educators help children develop:
• early literacy and language skills
• communication and peer relationships
• confidence and independence
• emotional regulation and cooperation
• classroom routines and transitions
• problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• self-help skills and responsibility
We believe kindergarten readiness is about far more than academics alone — it is about helping children become confident, capable, emotionally secure learners prepared for long-term success both inside and outside the classroom.
Hands-On STEAM Learning & Intentional Classrooms
At Elmhurst Premier Childcare, our Preschool Program incorporates meaningful STEAM-focused learning experiences that encourage creativity, curiosity, exploration, and hands-on discovery.
Children participate in:
• science discovery activities
• sensory exploration
• literacy-rich experiences
• early math and critical thinking activities
• engineering and building opportunities
• music and movement
• dramatic play and storytelling
• art and creative expression
Our classrooms are intentionally designed to provide calm, structured, low-chaos learning environments where children feel safe, supported, engaged, and excited to learn each day.
educated teachers, organic and fresh nutrition & strong communication
We believe children deserve knowledgeable educators who understand child development, emotional growth, classroom structure, and intentional learning practices. Elmhurst Premier Childcare’s teachers are educators, not babysitters.
Our teachers are required to come to us with childcare experience along with either:
• a degree in early childhood education or a related field
OR
• a commitment to obtaining professional early childhood certification through a CDA or CCP credential program.
Families receive daily updates through our secure parent communication app, including:
• meals and snacks
• classroom activities
• photos and learning moments
• developmental updates
• important communication and reminders
Elmhurst Premier Childcare proudly partners with ChildEats to provide fresh-made breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks daily featuring:
• organic and all-natural ingredients
• farm-to-table inspired meals whenever possible
• fresh daily preparation
• balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits
• organic milk served daily
We believe strong communication, meaningful relationships, and proper nutrition all play an important role in children’s overall development, confidence, focus, and well-being.