Shirley, IL

Kiddie Academy of Bourbonnais offers a comprehensive Life Essentials® curriculum that focuses on character development, literacy, STEM, and social-emotional learning. The center features highly qualified teachers with early childhood education credentials and maintains low student-to-teacher ratios. Facilities include secure entry systems, age-appropriate classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The academy emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and provides daily communication to parents about their child's development and activities. Their nutrition program includes healthy meals and snacks, and they maintain rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols.

The Goddard School in Bourbonnais provides a play-based learning approach through their F.L.E.X.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic readiness with social development. The school employs degreed teachers who receive ongoing professional development in early childhood education. Features include secure facilities with keypad entry, age-specific learning centers, and structured play areas. The curriculum incorporates literacy, mathematics, science, and arts, with regular progress reports shared with parents. The school maintains excellent health and safety standards with comprehensive emergency procedures and daily sanitation protocols.

Kankakee Early Learning Center is a high-quality nonprofit childcare facility serving the broader Kankakee County area, including Shirley families. The center follows research-based early childhood education practices with a focus on school readiness and whole-child development. Staff includes certified early childhood educators and specialists in child development. The facility features modern classrooms, secure environments, and developmentally appropriate learning materials. They offer comprehensive services including health screenings, family support services, and nutritious meals. The center maintains NAEYC-aligned standards and focuses on creating inclusive, diverse learning environments that support children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth.