About Us
Our Program
Yellow Brick Road Learning Adventures provides full-time, high quality child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We are state licensed, NAEYC accredited, and hold an ExceleRate Illinois Gold Rating. Yellow Brick Road serves as a child care provider for working families as well as a preschool for pre-kindergarten readiness. For school age children, we offer before and after school care, full day care when school is not in session, and a Summer program.
Our Staff
Our staff at Yellow Brick Road are highly trained to guide your child’s learning adventure. They are passionate about working with children and are committed to providing high quality care for your child.
Our Mission
At Yellow Brick Road it is our mission to serve the children and families of our community with respect, honesty, and compassion. We are committed to providing high quality care through developmentally appropriate practices, play-based learning, and meaningful interactions.
Exceeding the Standard
NAEYC Accredited
Certified Nature Explore Classroom
ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality
“NAEYC Accreditation helps families recognize quality early learning programs and feel comfortable knowing that their children are receiving a high-quality, research-based education that will prepare them for future success.“ (NAEYC.org)
ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality
Certified Nature Explore Classroom
ExceleRate Gold Circle of Quality
“Gold Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality benchmarks on learning environment, instructional quality, and all program administrative standards; group size and staff/child ratios; staff qualifications; and professional development.” (ExceleRateIllinoisProviders.com)
Certified Nature Explore Classroom
Certified Nature Explore Classroom
Certified Nature Explore Classroom
Our playgrounds are certified by Nature Explore in collaboration with The National Arbor Day Foundation. “Certified Nature Explore Classrooms are dynamic, nature-based play and learning spaces.” (certified.natureexplore.org)