About Our School
Our vision is to encourage our community to value the importance of early learning among our youngest citizens. We believe children’s academic success is shaped by a vibrant, purposeful and nurturing learning environment.
The Early Childhood Center opened in Spring 2006 and is located in Aurora, Illinois. There are currently fourteen preschool classrooms; ten full day preschool which includes five bilingual and five ESL classrooms. There are also four half day classrooms; which includes three bilingual and one ESL with a total of 350 students. The district JumpStart program is also housed at the Early Childhood Center, which provides services for children and families from prenatal to three years old. Students range in ages from three to five years old. Teachers focus not only on building language and literacy and basic math skills through a child-centered learning, but also the necessary social and emotional development students will need to be successful as they continue growing. At The Early Childhood Center we work collaboratively as a team and work hard every day to help each child grow, succeed and, exceed his or her optimal potential!
Preschool:
East Aurora’s Preschool program is offered to qualifying children ages 3 to 5. Half day and full day options are available, and classes are taught in English and Spanish. The Preschool programs provide a play-based approach all while helping children learn social and academic skills, as well as strengthening social-emotional development. Complete registration online, and a Preschool staff member will contact you to set up a screening appointment. For more information about the Preschool programs, or to schedule a screening appointment for your child, please call (630) 299-7460.
Academic Offerings:
The ECC offers general education classes, ESL classes, bilingual classes, and special education classes for children ages 3-5. All content areas of study are covered in the curriculum. (language and literacy, math, social/emotional, motor development, science, social studies, physical development, and fine arts)
Mission Statement
The East Aurora Preschool Program is a place where…
- Children are respected as individuals and valued for their creative and meaningful work.
- Staff inspires curiosity, exploration and confidence in a nurturing environment.
- Families are honored as the child’s first teachers and work with our school community to provide a strong foundation.
- Together we realize we are all teachers and learners, supported by our district and community.