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Little Green Tree House
118 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60607
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Who are we?
Little Green Tree House is a vibrant early childhood center that serves children between 6 weeks and 5 years of age. LGTH provides high quality care combined with a strong educational foundation and a focus on environmental consciousness. From our organic meals to our rooftop garden with skyline views, our various indoor play spaces and classrooms filled with natural materials, LGTH sets the bar high for childcare. Our teachers are highly educated and receive age-specific training, allowing them to effectively communicate each new developmental stage your child reaches. Each day, LGTH provides high quality care while respecting the environment.
Mission Statement
We are a unique early childhood education center that offers an eco-friendly environment (the first in the Chicagoloand area). We promote a message of positive worldly consciousness and modern learning. Our professional teachers coupled with an eco-friendly environment facilitate the optimal growth and development of the whole child. Each child's potential will be nurtured through our vibrant learning environment which combines play, carefully designed lesson plans, and thoughtful interactions. Children will build a strong foundation for their future and the future of our world during their time with us.
At Little Green Tree House
you will encounter:
Organic, seasonal meals that are inclusive of all diet restrictions.
A warm and inviting space that welcomes children to explore.
Play-based lesson plans designed from assessment of learners.
Highly educated teachers who provide thoughtful conversations and open communication.
Well-researched toys and learning materials that are both eco-friendly and educational.
Multiple opportunities each day for large motor development (indoor and outdoor play).
Daily Schedule
Our teachers are responsive to the needs of our youngest students and thus each child’s schedule is determined individually. Before your child’s first day, you will meet with your child’s teachers to determine what type of routine you would like your child to follow. Then, teachers will work closely with you to adapt the schedule to the changing needs of your infant. Once a child turns one, they are able to start our Gourmet Gorilla meals and teachers will begin to tailor schedules to prepare for the transition to the toddler room at 15 months. Daily schedules include the following learning times:
Language and Communication
Teachers will sing songs, do nursery rhymes and finger plays and expose babies to a variety of books. The infant classrooms are language-rich environments as teachers seize teachable moments to talk all day long to each baby. Teachers also use baby sign to help young infants learn to communicate their needs.
Cognitive Development
Our stimulating classrooms are filled with toys that shake, rattle, and roll. The natural toys and mirrors, large pictures and baskets full of books all encourage the babies to explore and discover the world around them. Teachers work closely to engage children in simple games that teach prediction skills and an understanding of cause and effect.
Social and Emotional Development
Throughout the day there are countless opportunities for teachers to help babies feel safe and secure, though cuddles and nurturing exchanges. They are inclusive of family wishes, needs, and cultures.
Motor Development
Babies are working on new motor skills every day. Our infant rooms are filled with equipment to facilitate motor development, and our teachers are talented at helping infants meet their next stage of motor development. Teachers are hands on all throughout the day, helping with tummy time, encouraging exploration and supporting baby growth!
Creative Development
Our teachers are talented at exposing babies to a number of art forms, from creating finger-painted works of art, dancing to the music of different cultures, to twice-weekly music time with our music teacher.
Outdoor Time
Using our large 6-seated stroller, teachers take the babies outside whenever weather permits. The teachers bring bubbles or simple toys and place a large blanket on the grass at the park for the babies to enjoy the sunshine.