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MindBloom Preschool of Chicago is a licensed Chicagoland hub for early learning no child should go without. Our curriculum is child-centered and developmentally appropriate, encouraging active exploration and respectful, healthy interaction with adults. Teaching methods involve play and small group learning to foster the principles of academics and valuable lessons in helping, sharing, and conflict resolution at the same time. Our “old school” pedagogy involves the Socratic Method of question and answer, which trains the brain to actively reason and foster cognitive skills, especially in math, science, and socialization. Our professional and open-minded staff also strives to help children acquire morals and build character alongside scholastic ability, and nurture childrens' will to become a positive force in his or her own life. Our preschool curriculum consists of daily math, science, reading, writing, and arts activities, plus manners and life skills. Busy parents throughout Chicagoland benefit from FREE pickup and dropoff of their children who enroll in our full day program. Also, children in day and afternoon programs receive nutritious meals and/or snacks while in attendance, because no one can properly learn if their body is not nourished. We have an open-door policy that encourages parents to be 100% involved in their children's education. Our dedicated and engaged staff receives continuing education and training to promote on-going professional development throughout the year. Watch your child grow at Mindbloom!

Opinion

What happened to our strong community?

By Susan Banks | September 20, 2011

Austin native Susan Banks laments what she sees since returning to the West Side to open a preschool.

Community

Free event offers tips for teaching young children

By Susan Banks | August 7, 2011

MindBloom Preschool of Chicago has organized Wednesday night’s session, which will be held Downtown at The John Marshall Law School.

Community

Local preschool offers free summer camp

By Susan Banks | June 12, 2011

Registration is still being accepted for the program, which begins June 20 and is geared for 5- to 12-year-olds.

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