Looking for high-quality care in an enriching environment for your preschool child? Consider Oakton’s Early Childhood Center!
Licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), our Center is open to all children and their families. Our experienced, degreed teachers provide high-quality care and education for children ages 3-5 years. They work in close partnership with families and supervise student teachers in the ECE academic program as well.
We Believe in the Power of Play.
We believe that play is the medium through which learning occurs. It’s how children gain knowledge, develop creativity, build self-esteem, and form meaningful relationships.
Quality Care and Education
Our Curriculum
seeks to enrich the growth of each child with activities that range from math and science to music and art.
stresses active listening by teachers as children question concepts and strive to master ideas and information.
provides you with key information about your child’s development and progress.
Our Center
The Early Childhood Center features bright, spacious, well-designed classrooms and outdoor space–and have access to all of the resources the College and the community have to offer.
Working in Partnership with Families
Family involvement is at the core of our programs. We work in partnership with you to provide the most beneficial and individualized experience for your child. We encourage your input, ask for your suggestions, and engage in problem-solving together. Family members are always welcome in our classes.
Enrollment Options
The Hawks Classroom
Monday through Friday*, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Two, three, or five days per week during the fall and spring semesters
Two or four days per week option during the summer
Summer Program
A nine-week program that runs from Monday, June 3 - Thursday, August 1, 2024.
7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (drop off by 9 a.m. and pick up after 3:30 p.m.)
M-Th $250 per week
T/Th or M/W $150 per week
Each option includes breakfast, lunch and a snack.
*Oakton is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Manager Monique Hudson at 847.635.1441 or mhudson@oakton.edu.
The Owls Classroom
Monday through Friday*, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters.
We are located at 7701 North Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
Summer Program
A nine-week program that runs from Monday, June 3 - Thursday, August 1, 2024. Part day options are available.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
M - Th $1650 for 9 weeks
M/W $900 for 9 weeks
T/Th $900 for 9 weeks
Each option includes lunch.
*Oakton is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer.
School Closings
Oakton's self-service emergency notification system, Alert!Oakton, enables College officials to send instant alerts directly to your personal email account or mobile phone via SMS text messages. You also can receive the alerts as a phone call to your home, office or cell phone.
The Early Childhood Education Center’s guidance and discipline policy (PDF) (139 KB) is based on the belief that young children must experience trust and respect in order to build essential lifelong social and emotional skills.