History
Kaleido*Kids is the realization of a dream I've had for a very long time. I am so excited that we now have a brand new space where kids can learn, play and make new friends. I have always had a (BIG!) soft spot in my heart for kids but it wasn't until college when I became interested in how they develop and learn through early childhood. My undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin- Madison encompassed infant & child development, child psychology, early childhood education, child & family studies and, my primary area of interest, linguistics/language development. I worked as a toddler teacher during the summers and the rest of the year I worked with a doctor and team of therapists providing therapy for young children with speech & language delays. (please go to Owner Info section for more details; yelp has character limit here)
Specialties
Kaleido*Kids is a full-service child care center & preschool located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. We're devoted to providing an exceptional learning environment for kids 6 weeks through 6 years of age... -- Our center offers traditional full-time and part-time programs, as well as flexible drop-in child care during days, evenings and weekends -- Our team is comprised of highly-qualified and passionate caregivers/educators who exceed DCFS teacher qualification requirements, as they have both education AND experience in early childhood and EVERY teacher is certified in infant/child CPR & First Aid -- We implement the HighScope curriculum; this program provides children the opportunity to learn through play but also involves a structured lesson plan that the teachers develop keeping in mind the developmental needs of each child -- As a family-owned business we strive to create a personal, family-like culture within our child care center