Aurora Early Learning Center
A Wonderful Place for Your Child to Grow!
The Aurora Early Learning Center is a state-of-the-art, environmentally sustainable building with spacious classrooms lined with windows and filled with natural light.
Personalized Learning
Partner with staff members to set unique goals and daily life experiences that will prepare your child for kindergarten.
Healthy Lifestyles
The center’s unique Healthy Lifestyles program will introduce your child to:
Nutrition
We use Food2You catering, they provide delicious, nutritionist-approved meals that your children will love.
Movement
We provide activities such as free museum passes and exercise classes.
Environment
In our garden, children learn how to plant, care for, and harvest vegetables and flowers. We also learn about the importance of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.’
Grow With Us!
- Parent-teacher conferences
- Fun and educational family nights
- Family resource room
- Computer access
- Counseling
- Parenting resources
Programs Offered Here
Aurora Early Learning Center
Overview
PROGRAMS
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
Kindergarten
School Age
Summer Camp
TEACHER-TO-CHILD RATIOS
1:4 Infant
1:5 Toddler
1:10 Preschool
1:15 Kindergarten
1:15 School Age
SUMMER CAMP
Full-day summer camp program for school-age children 6-12 years old.
ACCREDITATIONS/ LICENSES
Council on Accreditation
DCFS
Illinois ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality
LEED Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council
NAEYC
We work with the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to provide premier child care services at a reduced rate. Contact us for more information.
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what parents are saying
“I chose Aurora Early Learning Center because they have friendly staff, are always helpful, it’s a clean facility, and they have flexible hours. I’m very happy I have the chance to enroll my son in the center.”
“The center has helped my son’s physical and mental development. He loves his teachers, and they give me daily reports about what he did or didn’t do. I’m here at work all day, and I don’t worry about him at all.”
“I’m happy that the center is a healthy environment for my son and has healthy eating habits.”
“I’ve seen improvements in my children’s social skills since they started at the center.”
Our Team
Keysha Hampton, MEd
Director
Joined 2016
What motivates me as an early childhood educator to do this work is the desire to make a positive impact on young children’s lives by providing them with a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. I am driven by the belief that early childhood is a critical period for development, and I want to support children’s growth and potential during this crucial time.
Adriana I. Mendez-Vazquez
Eligibility Specialist
Joined 2019
What motivates me is working closely with families and being able to help them with any obstacles they may have. Bonding and working with children from enrolling them to working/playing in a classroom to help the children grow and learn.
Corneilia Pierce
Assistant Director
Joined 2020
Children are our future, I believe that making a positive impact on their lives is one of the most meaningful ways to create a better world. My motivation stems from a deep desire to help others by being hands on and actively invovled in the Early Childhood Community.
Jimmy Cnota
Office Manager
Joined 2023
I enjoy what I do because I get to help families find quality care for their children.
Address
525 College Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
Phone
630-256-7700
Business Hours
Weekdays - 7AM to 5PM