The Hawks Classroom
Monday through Friday*, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Two, three, or five days per week during the fall and spring semesters
- Two or four days per week option during the summer
Looking for high-quality care in an enriching environment for your preschool child? Consider Oakton’s Early Childhood Center!
Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our Center is open to all children and their families. Our experienced, degreed teachers provide high-quality care and education for children ages 3-5 years. They work in close partnership with families and supervise student teachers in the ECE academic program as well.
We believe that play is the medium through which learning occurs. It’s how children gain knowledge, develop creativity, build self-esteem, and form meaningful relationships.
The Early Childhood Center features bright, spacious, well-designed classrooms and outdoor space–and have access to all of the resources the College and the community have to offer.
Family involvement is at the core of our programs. We work in partnership with you to provide the most beneficial and individualized experience for your child. We encourage your input, ask for your suggestions, and engage in problem-solving together. Family members are always welcome in our classes.
Monday through Friday*, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday*, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters
We are located at 7701 North Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Monique Hudson, site coordinator, at 847.635.1441 or mhudson@oakton.edu.
*Oakton is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the summer.
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Tuition and fees are non-refundable. Fees are discounted for Oakton students and employees. The fees listed below show the discounted rates.
For information on past-due tuition and late pick-up fees, refer to the Family Handbook.
Tuition and fees are non-refundable. Tuition is discounted 10% for siblings, as well as Oakton students and employees.
For information on past-due tuition and late pick-up fees, refer to the Family Handbook.
The Student Government Association (SGA) provides child care scholarships to Oakton students enrolled in the Early Childhood Demonstration Center.
For more information, contact Monique Hudson, site coordinator, at 847. 635.1441 or mhudson@oakton.edu.
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps parents that are in school or working pay for child care.
Enrollment Information for the Hawk and Owl Classroom. (PDF) (89 KB)
The Early Childhood Education Center’s guidance and discipline policy (PDF) (33 KB) is based on the belief that young children must experience trust and respect in order to build essential lifelong social and emotional skills.