Academics

Early Childhood

Students Benefit From...

A developmentally appropriate, coherently sequenced curriculum

that focuses on the whole child, developing five learning domains (Language, Physical, Cognitive, Social-Emotional, Creative).
Individualized, differentiated

With two co-teachers in each ECC classroom, instruction meets each student at their level.
A commitment to experiential learning

where learning through play is encouraged and students regularly engage in hands-on learning activities.
A faculty who understands Early Childhood development

as well as how learning in these years links to grades 1-8 curricula to establish a strong foundation for academic success.

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The Early Childhood Center is a safe "home away from home" where students learn, play, and enjoy developmentally appropriate experiences under the guidance of nurturing and talented faculty.

The time flies. One minute your child is learning to walk and the next they are running across a playground. Babbling in the highchair one moment and seated at a worktable writing their name the next. For young children, learning should be joyful and play-based while also preparing them for the learning that awaits. Does that mean all preschool programs are the same and all you need are wooden blocks, crayons, and a playground? Clearly, the answer is no.

Highly-qualified Early Childhood educators are able to create developmentally appropriate learning environments and engaging challenges that will promote social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical growth; nurture school readiness skills; and meet the individual needs of any student. Your child deserves the best possible start, which means finding a warm, engaging educational environment where each child is known and valued—a place where highly-qualified educators will foster a love of learning. For generations of children, that special place has been Lake Forest Country Day School.

A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

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