Shaping Children into Independent, Successful Learners
Serving the Western Suburbs and Chicago Since 1998
Shaping Children into Independent, Successful Learners
Serving the Western Suburbs and Chicago Since 1998
Our Mission
To empower and motivate young learners to develop a positive sense of self through the use of developmentally appropriate practices. We concur with the early childhood philosophers Piaget and Vygotsky that children thrive and learn through play, and positive teacher interaction and facilitation. Through a combination of structured play, a balanced curriculum, and a warm, nurturing environment, our program is designed to help the children acquire the skills they need to become successful lifetime learners.
Enrollment
Children can be enrolled in either of our centers at any time if a position is available. CLICK HERE to connect with a member of the staff to learn about what opportunities exist for your child at either of our childcare centers.
The Creative Curriculum®
A “hands-on” approach to learning where the children explore and learn in small and large group settings, as well as individually. To learn more about our curriculum, please CLICK HERE.
Hours of Operation
We know that it is not easy being a parent and having extended hours to support our families is essential. Our normal hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM daily.
In Partnership With Parents
We believe that parents are their child’s first teacher, and we are here to facilitate and partner with them to ensure their child’s needs are met. Communication, relationship-building, and promotion of family involvement is part of our core values at ABC Toon Town. In addition to providing parent education workshops, we provide several types of opportunities for our families to be actively involved in their child’s growth and development at our program. Parents receive a monthly newsletter from the Director, as well as a newsletter from the child’s classroom teacher, which details the theme for the month, planned activities and other pertinent information.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are held three times per year: mid-summer, early Fall and late Spring. Assessment and progress reports are sent home twice per year.
We are deeply engaged with our parents and maintain an active volunteer parent advisory committee. The parent advisory committee is a group of parent representatives committed to fostering a partnership between fellow parents, school staff, and administration with the goal of building a strong community within ABC Toon Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ABC Toon Town a licensed business?
Yes. Both locations are licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Each location also holds appropriate business licenses with the Village of Oak Park and Village of Hanover Park.
Are meals provided to the children at the center?
Yes. A nutritious breakfast and lunch as well as snacks are served to children attending our center.
Does the program offer bilingual education?
Our curriculum is taught in Englsh, but students learn Spanish during weekly lessons beginning with our pre-school programming.
Are there specific enrollment dates for having my child attend ABC toon town?
No. Our school has an open enrollment policy and parents are welcome to register their children at any time.
Is there a portal parents can use to communicate with staff and make tuitition payments?
Yes. We have implemented the Brightwheel App to make it easy to stay informed.