Trivoli, IL

Bright Horizons at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is a highly-regarded NAEYC-accredited facility offering comprehensive early education programs. Their World at Their Fingers curriculum emphasizes STEAM learning, literacy development, and social-emotional growth. The center features highly qualified teachers with bachelor's degrees in early childhood education, low student-teacher ratios, and state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry and comprehensive monitoring. The facility includes age-appropriate outdoor play spaces, dedicated infant rooms with separate sleeping areas, and nutritious meal programs. Their proximity to medical facilities ensures exceptional health and safety protocols.

The Goddard School of Peoria offers a play-based learning approach through their F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic preparation with social development. The facility features highly qualified teachers with early childhood credentials, comprehensive safety protocols including secure entry systems, and modern classrooms with interactive technology. Their program includes Spanish language exposure, yoga instruction, and hands-on science activities. The center maintains excellent staff retention rates and provides regular parent communication through daily reports and a proprietary mobile app. The outdoor playgrounds are designed for different age groups with safety-certified equipment.

Peoria Academy Early Childhood Center provides an exceptional International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme that fosters inquiry-based learning and global citizenship. The program emphasizes language development, mathematical thinking, and creative expression through dedicated specialist teachers in art, music, and physical education. The facility features small class sizes with certified early childhood educators, secure campus with controlled access, and extensive natural outdoor learning environments. Their comprehensive approach includes character education, community service projects, and individualized learning plans. The center is known for its diverse community and strong parent partnership programs, with regular family engagement events and detailed progress reporting.