St. Monica Academy’s Early Childhood Program creates a seamless continuum of learning beginning in preschool and extending through middle school. Learn why we have been named one of the top preschools in Chicago five years in a row by Expertise.

Our play-based curriculum is the foundation for our early childhood programs. It is through play that young children explore, identify, negotiate, take risks and make sense of the world around them. The goal of our program is to provide play-based experiences where children learn and develop age-appropriate cognitive, social, emotional, verbal and physical skills.

Our exceptional teachers are the key to our high-quality PreK experience. 

They provide a nurturing, supportive and engaging way of learning which focuses on:

• Partnering with parents in providing a faith-based environment where caring and principled virtues are modeled to students.

• Developing inquiring and reflective thinkers.

• Fostering social and emotional development including independence, self-control, empathy, and verbal communication strategies.

Our early childhood curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation for future academic success by:

• Following the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards.

• Developing critical thinking skills through our dynamic, hands-on approach to learning including inquiry-based learning.

• Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through our innovative SEEDS curriculum designed to instill a love of the natural world in the hearts of our youngest learners.

• Promoting teamwork and problem-solving skills.

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