Kensington School of St. Charles
Academic Early Childhood Education and Childcare in St. Charles
Kensington School of St. Charles provides early childhood education and childcare in an exceptional school environment designed to support how young children learn and develop. From infant through kindergarten, each stage builds upon the last, combining strong educator-child relationships, purposeful learning, and age-appropriate educational experiences that advance academic, social, emotional, and creative development.
Celebrating 30 years in St. Charles, Kensington has educated generations of children through an approach that recognizes the importance of the early years. Children build upon their curiosity as they explore new ideas, ask questions, solve problems, communicate, collaborate, and develop the confidence and independence that prepare them for each next stage of learning.
Why Choose Kensington School of St. Charles?
At our St. Charles school, children are active participants in their education. Hands-on, project-based learning encourages children to investigate ideas, ask questions, make connections, solve problems, and apply what they learn. Experienced educators guide and extend these experiences as children develop increasingly sophisticated academic, social-emotional, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
From the earliest experiences of infant through the more complex learning of preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and kindergarten, education builds progressively as children grow.
1900 Cumberland Parkway, St. Charles, IL 60174
Admissions
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Convenient to St. Charles and Surrounding Fox Valley Communities
Located along Cumberland Parkway near Kirk Road, Kensington School of St. Charles is convenient to downtown St. Charles, Geneva, and communities throughout the Fox Valley. Families attend from St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, Campton Hills, and surrounding areas seeking exceptional early childhood education and kindergarten 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 St. Charles
Celebrating 30 Years of Early Childhood Education in St. Charles.
For 30 years, Kensington School of St. Charles has been part of children’s earliest educational experiences. While classrooms and generations change, the importance of these formative years does not. Children are encouraged to pursue interests, contribute ideas, work through challenges, and take an active role in learning as they develop knowledge, confidence, independence, and the social-emotional skills that support continued growth.
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!
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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 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 St. Charles,
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 St. Charles welcome?
Kensington School of St. Charles welcomes children from 6 weeks through kindergarten, with educational experiences designed for infants, toddlers, preschool prep, preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and kindergarten.
What makes Kensington School of St. Charles different from other early childhood education options?
Kensington School of St. Charles brings 30 years of early childhood education experience to an approach that combines purposeful education with developmentally appropriate learning. Children investigate, communicate, collaborate, solve problems, and build upon previous knowledge as they develop academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.
What communities are convenient to Kensington School of St. Charles?
Kensington School of St. Charles welcomes families from St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, Campton Hills, and surrounding Fox Valley communities.
How does Kensington School of St. Charles 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. At St. Charles, these experiences build progressively through the early years and into Kensington’s kindergarten classroom, where children continue developing academic knowledge, independence, communication, collaboration, and criticalthinking skills.
How can I schedule a visit to Kensington School of St. Charles?
Families interested in Kensington School of St. Charles 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.