Summary
Contact Info
Building Blocks Child Care Center
171 North Cuyler Avenue
Oak Park
, IL
60302
www.cornerstone-oakpark.org/buildingblocks/index.shtml
Tel:
(708) 386-1033
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
If you would like to schedule a tour, or if you have any questions, please call us |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 months |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Discipline |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (2.2) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son has attended this daycare for 3 years (since he was 7 months old). My husband and I are incredibly pleased with the diverse nurturing environment that this school has provided our son. Many parents have worked hard and volunteered our time, energy, and resources to create a playground and other recreation we can offer our children. The dinner nights that the church hosts and other events are wonderful. This is a small caring place for your child and it is lovingly supported by all the members of the church that runs the program.
I have recommended this program to many people and they are all still enrolled.
Parent #2
I grow increasing disappointed, now frustrated, with most all aspects of the school. If my son did not have friends and was not about move into school within a year, I would move him. He is in preschool, of which his days currently consist of mostly singing, playing, and resting/napping for more than 2 hours. My son is 4 years old and no longer naps. I regularly complain about too many kids per teacher. Today my wife walked in to find more than 20 kids being watched by one person. My wife and I donated money as well as participated in a fundraiser to put a fence in the front yard and buy & build playground equipment. DCFS shut down the front yard. They have made little attempt in the last 2 months to gain access to the yard. They have never purchased the playground equipment.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Each child at BBC3 is recognized as an individual whose gender, age, ability differences, racial, cultural, ethnic, and religious background is respected and celebrated.
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (3.8) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
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Parent #2
The school is not-for-profit and is not flashing in its decor. Simple yet safe and engaging for children.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.3) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
