The School for Little Children (SLC) has been an Evanston institution for more than 75 years and is clearly the A-list of local parents' preschool picks...so much so that there's always a waiting list and not enough room for everyone who wants to enroll. Located within the sprawling campus of the prominent First Presbyterian Church of Evanston but an independent organization from the church, SLC prides itself in welcoming all families with an emphasis on disability inclusion (SLC will provide aides and professional support as needed). Classes for ages 2-5 are grouped by age in the mornings (which is the most difficult to secure enrollment, so be patient) and in mixed-age groups in the afternoon. The School runs a very popular beach camp in the summer and also offers parent-tot and music classes.
Seasoned and extremely personable Executive Director Carol Teske -- herself a former SLC parent -- is in her eighth year in charge and 18th year with the organization. SLC is proud to enjoy generations of students among its alumni.
SLC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Academy of Early Childhood Program.