DES PLAINES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

“We have had an excellent experience with Des Plaines Child Development Center. The teachers and staff are wonderful. We feel very confident that our children’s needs are being met.” – Parent

For more than 30 years, parents in the Des Plaines and Park Ridge communities have relied on the excellent child care and education provided by the Des Plaines Child Development Center. Our center has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1992. Our program includes 10 spacious classrooms comprising of 25,000 square feet and offers a stimulating environment that encourages exploration and learning.

Individualized Learning
Our experienced staff customize each child’s curriculum based on their individual strengths and temperament, through observations and formal assessments. Utilizing the Creative Curriculum method, we foster each child’s developmental growth and encourage creative expression.

Healthy Lifestyles
We incorporate a Healthy Lifestyles curriculum that emphasizes nutrition, exercise and protecting the environment. Parents, teachers and children cultivate an annual flower and vegetable garden to encourage healthy eating habits. Teachers also discuss the importance of regularly visiting the doctor and dentist, hearing and vision screenings and using proper safety gear.

An on-site gymnasium offers ideal activity space and a place to participate in programs such as yoga, dance and karate. The facility also includes a 40,000 square foot playground surrounded by our flower garden, trees, and a walking and/or tricycle-riding path. A children’s library and a parent and teacher resource library are also available.

Parent & Family Engagement
The Des Plaines Child Development Center integrates parents and families into our program with a Parent Council with representatives for all age groups. The council uses annual consumer satisfaction and program evaluation surveys to help plan action steps to improve program quality. The council also communicates with other parents about center events, such as parent education sessions.

What The Parents Are Saying

“Parents need a place where they feel their child is happy, safe, cared for and nurtured in many ways. One Hope United Des Plaines has met ALL these needs, and I couldn’t imagine a better experience for my daughter. I feel like the teachers deeply care about my daughter and that they have her best interests in mind.”

“The staff in the Des Plaines/Park Ridge child development center are amazing! They go out of their way to ensure parent/guardian involvement. They help to provide a warm and welcoming environment for everyone.”

“I have nothing but praise for OHU Des Plaines. They have become family. Our daughter loves to go to school!”

“I recommend the school to everyone I know.”