Kensington School of Park Ridge
Academic Early Childhood Education and Childcare in Park Ridge
Kensington School of Park Ridge provides early childhood education and childcare in an exceptional school environment designed to support how young children learn and develop. From infant through Transitional Kindergarten, each stage combines strong educator-child relationships, purposeful learning, and age appropriate educational experiences that advance academic, social, emotional, and creative development.
Families throughout Park Ridge and Chicago’s northwest neighborhoods seek early childhood education, preschool, and childcare that establish a strong educational foundation while respecting the natural development of young children. At Kensington School of Park Ridge, children build upon their curiosity as they ask questions, explore new ideas, make choices, solve problems, communicate, and develop greater confidence and independence
Why Choose Kensington School of Park Ridge?
At our Park Ridge school, children are active participants in their education. Hands-on, project-based learning gives children opportunities to investigate questions, test ideas, solve problems, and collaborate with others. Experienced educators observe, guide, and extend learning, helping children develop the academic, social-emotional, communication, and critical-thinking skills that build progressively throughout the early years.
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805 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Admissions
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Convenient to Park Ridge and Surrounding Neighborhoods
Located along Northwest Highway near Western Avenue, Kensington School of Park Ridge is convenient to Uptown Park Ridge, Oakton Street, and surrounding northwest suburban and Chicago neighborhoods. Families attend from throughout Park Ridge as well as Niles, Des Plaines, Edison Park, Norwood Park, and nearby areas seeking exceptional early childhood education close to home or work.
Project Based Learning at Kensington School
Children are naturally inquisitive. They observe, ask questions, and love investigating the world around them. From sensory project-based learning with toddlers to beginning project-based learning in Preschool Prep and collaborative project-based learning for our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten (Junior Kindergarten) classes, this child-centered approach encourages a child’s intellectual curiosity with focused, hands-on explorations for all ages.
Unique to Kensington School of Park Ridge
Children are encouraged to contribute ideas, pursue interests, and become increasingly active participants in their education. Purposeful experiences provide opportunities to communicate, collaborate, make decisions, and work through challenges. As children gain knowledge and skills, they also develop confidence, independence, and an understanding of themselves as capable learners.
The Kensington Tinkerlab
The Kensington Tinkerlab is a place of wonder! In this immersive environment, children are encouraged to explore open-ended materials, innovate and create. Our lab is a fun and interactive way to learn about science, technology, and art!
Organic
Garden
Every Kensington School has its own child planted organic garden. Tending the garden, children develop a positive relationship with nature and organic foods.
Mrs. Health and Happiness
Our nurses are the Mrs. Health & Happiness of each school, instilling life long lessons about best health practices. Our Health and Wellness curriculum promotes the physical, social, and emotional well-being of our entire school community.
"Growing Up Kensington"
Innovative Curriculum for Infants Through Pre-Kindergarten
Curriculum at Kensington School, at every developmental level and in every classroom, is at the heart of what we do. Traditional and academic at its core and forward thinking in educational philosophy, our unique curriculum components actively engage and educate young minds in every step of “Growing Up Kensington.”
A Safe, Healthy & Happy Environment
The top priority at Kensington School is the health and safety of every child. From our on-site nurses and wellness curriculum to our focus on cleanliness and environments, we take great measures to ensure the safety and well-being of our school community.
As nutrition is vital to building strong bodies and minds, Kensington School serves high quality, natural foods. Children are encouraged to try new foods while allergies and food restrictions are carefully monitored.
Kensington School Enrichment Classes
Kensington School offers a variety of supplemental small group classes that provide additional hands-on learning experiences.
Children will continue to build on existing skills while fostering new interests and talents.
For more information on enrichment classes that will be offered at Kensington School of Park Ridge,
please contact our admissions team at admissions@kensingtonschool.com.
Reading
This interactive class expands children’s phonetic foundation and letter sound recognition.
Engineering
This hands-on class sparks ingenuity and teamwork as children develop their problem-solving skills.
Fine Arts
Children explore self-expression and creativity through a variety of art mediums and techniques.
Foreign Language
Children explore Spanish through songs, games, and stories with our Spanish Specialists.
Technology
Students experience the integration of electronic tools to further enrich their learning experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What ages does Kensington School of Park Ridge welcome?
Kensington School of Park Ridge welcomes children from 6 weeks through Transitional Kindergarten, with educational experiences designed for infants, toddlers, preschool prep, preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten.
What makes Kensington School of Park Ridge different from other early childhood education options?
Kensington School of Park Ridge combines purposeful education with developmentally appropriate experiences that address the whole child. Children are encouraged to investigate, communicate, collaborate, and solve problems while developing academic foundations, social-emotional skills, confidence, and independence.
What communities are convenient to Kensington School of Park Ridge?
Kensington School of Park Ridge welcomes families from Park Ridge, Niles, Des Plaines, Edison Park, Norwood Park, and surrounding neighborhoods.
How does Kensington School of Park Ridge help children prepare for kindergarten?
Kindergarten readiness begins long before a child enters a kindergarten classroom. From the earliest months and years, language-rich environments build communication skills, exposure to new ideas expands understanding, and opportunities to explore and problem-solve develop critical thinking. Daily experiences with educators and other children foster social-emotional development as children learn to communicate their needs, cooperate with others, manage emotions, and navigate relationships. These experiences build progressively, creating a strong foundation for later academic learning, independence, and success in the kindergarten classroom.
How can I schedule a visit to Kensington School of Park Ridge?
Families interested in Kensington School of Park Ridge are invited to schedule a school visit to meet our educators, experience the learning environment, and learn more about our educational approach and enrollment opportunities.