Educational programs for young children in Downers Grove, Illinois

Guidepost Montessori at Downers Grove is a school located at 925 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States. We offer programs for children from 6 weeks to 15 months in our Nido program, 15 months to 2 years in our Young Toddler program, 2 to 3 years in our Toddler program, and 3 to 6 years in our Children's House program. Our approach is focused on empowering each child to achieve independence through a hands-on curriculum and personalized learning. We aim to create an environment where curiosity thrives, independence grows, and academic excellence is a natural outcome. At Guidepost Montessori, we work alongside parents to help children grow and live well. Our education is designed to empower each child to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a flourishing life. We prioritize cultivating joy in the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool of Willowbrook is a top-notch educational institution located at 6258 Kingery Highway in Willowbrook, Illinois. As the first Little Sunshine's Playhouse in the suburbs of Chicago, our school offers all-inclusive, private preschool programs for children aged 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. Conveniently located on the corner of Rt. 83 and 63rd Street, next to the Bank of Willowbrook, we serve families in surrounding suburbs such as Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Darian, and Downers Grove. Our dedicated team of teachers and staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care, security, and innovative learning experiences for your child. With a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum called Creatively Shine®, we focus on developing cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language skills in a nurturing and supportive environment. We believe that a child's work is play, and through age-appropriate lessons and creative activities, we prepare children for a successful educational journey.

The American Music Institute, located at 211 Hamilton Street in Geneva, Illinois, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality music education for students of all ages, instruments, levels, and styles. With campuses in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St. Charles, and Geneva, AMI offers private lessons, group classes, summer music camps, and programs such as the American Youth Symphony Orchestra. Their faculty consists of acclaimed musicians and college professors, offering lessons in-person, online, and in-home. The institution also provides music camps for children ages 5-18, including beginner camps and aftercare services. Auditions are open for their Youth Orchestra and Chamber Music Program, welcoming young musicians of all orchestral instruments. AMI's mission is to enrich the Chicagoland community with professional music instruction and performance opportunities.