Welcome to ELC!

MISSION STATEMENT

The Early Learning Center will create a foundation for a positive educational experience for young children that is purposeful, engaging, inclusive, equitable, nurturing, and safe through communication and collaboration with families and the community.

DECLARACIÓN DE MISIÓN

Early Learning Center sentará las bases de una experiencia educativa positiva para los niños pequeños que sea útil, interesante, inclusiva, equitativa, enriquecedora y segura a través de la comunicación y la colaboración con las familias y la comunidad.

ELC Family Day at Windmill Acres

On October 31, 2025, students and families from the Early Learning Center spent a fun-filled morning at Windmill Acres in Beecher! From pumpkin picking and slides to a petting zoo, bounce houses, zip lines, and bike rides, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Watch as our little learners explore, play, and make unforgettable memories with their families!

Announcements

HAPPY DECEMBER, LION CUBS!

We had a wonderful time at Curriculum Night! If you weren’t able to attend, or you are new to the ELC you can view the presentation slides here:

December 2nd- Picture Retakes
December 3rd - Early Dismissal 8:30-11:00 (AM and All Day attend only)
December 4th -Family Night (5:30-7)
December 9th - PTO Meeting

December 11th -Winter Program (AM at 9:45/PM at 1:15)

Classes performing on the 11th: Pfeiffer/Page, Winter/Thompson, Hayden/Reske, Maddox.

December 12th -Winter Program (AM at 9:45/PM at 1:15)

Classes performing on the 12th: Hoecker/Rodriguez, Gilliam/Dedic, Twardy/Abrego, Sullivan

December 19th-No School-Family Day Event
December 22nd-January 5th - No School (Winter Break)

January 6th- School resumes

Bussing is available for all students.

If you are interested in bussing for the 2025-2026 school year please let the ELC office know. If you have any questions about your child's bus you can also reach out to our Transportation office at 708-367-8348. First Student is the bus company that is used for our district, they can be reached at 708-755-5907.

We look forward to seeing all of you soon!

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ParentSquare
09/22/2025
CM 201-U Launches ParentSquare to Strengthen School-Home Communication
Crete-Monee School District 201-U is excited to announce the launch of ParentSquare, a unified and user-friendly communication platform designed to strengthen connections between schools and families.
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preschool
03/01/2025
Interested in Enrolling Your 3 or 4 Year Old? | ¿Está interesado en inscribir a su hijo de 3 o 4 años?
Do you have a 3 or 4 Year Old and want them to be prepared for Kindergarten? | ¿Tienes un niño de 3 o 4 años y quieres que esté preparado para el jardín de infantes?
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Birth Screening
03/01/2025
Birth to Three Screenings | Proyecciones desde el nacimiento hasta los tres años
Do you have a child under the age of three? Are you interested in screening? ELC will provide screenings for children under the age of three and if needed direct them to Early Intervention for possible services. | ¿Tiene un hijo menor de tres años? ¿Estás interesado en la proyección? ELC proporcionará exámenes para niños menores de tres años y, si es necesario, los dirigirá a Intervención Temprana para posibles servicios.
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Bus Survey
03/01/2025
Transportation Survey for ELC Students | Encuesta de transporte para estudiantes de ELC
Bus services are available for all students attending ELC! If you have a new student starting, please be sure to fill this form out. | ¡Los servicios de autobús están disponibles para todos los estudiantes que asisten a ELC! Si tiene un nuevo estudiante comenzando, asegúrese de completar este formulario.
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My Ride K-12 App Now Available
12/02/2024
My Ride K-12 App Now Available for Tracking Bus Schedules
We are thrilled to roll out My Ride K-12 to the Crete-Monee School District 201-U. This new app will enhance our transportation services and improve communication between the school district, our transportation partner, First Student, and our families.
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