Child Care & Preschool FAQs

We are open Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Dream Big Scholastic Academy serves toddlers through preschool, with age-focused classrooms for children from approximately 12 months through 5 years. Because placement and availability can vary, families are encouraged to contact the academy to confirm the best program for their child.

To begin enrollment, complete the enrollment form and submit the required registration and health forms. Any applicable enrollment fee must also be paid to reserve your child’s space. If you have questions about availability, program placement, or the enrollment process, our team can guide you through the next steps.

We use a balanced play-based, academic, Montessori-inspired, and STEAM-focused approach centered on early literacy, math readiness, social-emotional development, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided in alignment with nutritional guidelines. Families should share any allergies or dietary restrictions during enrollment.

We partner with families and follow each child’s readiness, routine, and individual needs to provide consistent and positive support.

Dream Big uses secure entry, cameras, check-in procedures, and authorized pickup practices to help maintain a safe learning environment. Only approved individuals may pick up a child.

Families receive regular updates through daily reports, app or email communication, parent-teacher conversations, newsletters, and an open-door approach.

Children should be symptom-free for at least 24 hours after a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea before returning to the academy. Our health practices are designed to help protect children, families, and staff across the learning community.

Medication may be administered with a signed parent or guardian authorization form and must be provided in its original container. The current policy does not include over-the-counter medication.

Please share allergies, health needs, or accommodations during enrollment so the team can discuss an appropriate care plan with your family.

Teachers use positive guidance, redirection, modeling, and age-appropriate support to teach self-regulation and encourage appropriate behavior.

The academy follows applicable local closure or delay guidance and maintains emergency procedures that are shared with families.

Tuition varies by age group and program. Payments are generally due weekly, and online payment options are available. Eligible families may also ask about child care assistance in Illinois.

Ratios follow Illinois licensing guidelines. The current site lists 1:5 for toddlers, 1:6 for two-year-olds, and 1:10 for preschoolers.