Oakton College's Early Childhood Center features bright, spacious classrooms and outdoor space with access to all of the resources the College and the community have to offer. The Center is located at the Skokie campus. Here preschoolers can learn, share, explore and make friends.
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 supervise academic students from various disciplines.
We believe in the power of play. Play is the medium through which learning occurs. It’s how children gain knowledge, develop creativity, build self-esteem and form meaningful relationships.
Our curriculum seeks to enrich the growth of each child with activities that range from math and science to music and art. It also supports active listening by teachers as children question concepts and strive to master ideas and information. The curriculum also provides you with key information about your child's development and progress.
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.
A nine-week program that runs from Monday, June 3 through Thursday, August 1, 2024.
*Oakton is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer.
Monday through Friday*, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
A nine-week program that runs from Monday, June 3 through Thursday, August 1, 2024. Part day options are available.
*Oakton is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer.
Oakton's self-service emergency notification system, Alert!Oakton, enables College officials to send instant alerts directly to your personal email account or mobile phone via SMS text messages. You also can receive the alerts as a phone call to your home, office or cell phone.
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.
Enrollment Information for the Hawk and Owl Classroom. (PDF) (95 KB)
The Early Childhood Education Center’s guidance and discipline policy (PDF) (139 KB) is based on the belief that young children must experience trust and respect in order to build essential lifelong social and emotional skills.
