Peppermint Stick Children’s Center
Your neighbor for over 50 years!
Where we nurture, inspire and educate children and families
Why Choose Us
Our Core Values
Growth & Learning
Our program is planned to prepare your child for a future of learning under the guidance of mature qualified teachers who develop your child’s potential to the fullest through play and learning activities.
Innovative
We use Creative Curriculum®, it is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features exploration and discovery as a way of learning.
We also utilize LifeCubby®, an app that keeps parents and teachers connected during the day.
Equity
We support every child in our community and create a learning environment in which ALL of our diverse learners can achieve their highest potential. We believe that ALL students have the capability to learn at a high level and we encourage them to live up to their potential.
Commitment
Peppermint Stick has had its roots in the Lake County area since the 1960’s. We believe in constantly learning and taking actions that creates lasting, systemic change within early childhood education.
How To Let Your Child Learn and Grow At Peppermint Stick?
Are we right for your child? Learn more about our pedagogy, curriculum, and history. We’re proud of our school, and happy to share, schedule a tour today!
Guiding The Young Generation To Success.
Peppermint Stick Children’s Center is a private, for-profit, early care and education center that maintains a high quality, long term reputation with a teaching staff committed to excellence in education.
Our Vision
Peppermint Stick Children’s Center exists to provide a safe and stimulating early care and education experience which promotes each child’s social emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Our goal is to support children’s desire to be lifelong learners.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote quality care, education, cultural and social programming. We are a center of opportunity and diversity. We are committed to preparing life-long learners and responsible citizens while utilizing community resources and partnerships with parents.
Our Programs
Infant & Toddlers ( 6 weeks – 23 months)Our toddler room offers a well-balanced, stimulating early childhood program that’s enriching and exciting. We teach such essential skills as…Read more>>
Preschool/ Pre-K ( 2-5 years)Our preschool program is planned to prepare your child for a future of learning under the guidance of mature qualified teachers who develop your child’s…Read more>>
School Age (5 – 12 years)Our popular school-age program provides transportation to and from the local schools during the academic year. The children enjoy hanging out with buddies during…Read more>>
Round Lake: 847.546.1160
Grayslake: 847.223.0611
Our Leadership Team
Our leadership team is made up of highly experienced professionals fully committed to providing a high quality care and education. We have a combined experience of over 120 years dedicated to early childhood education.
Executive Director / Owner
May 1986 – Present
Administrative Director / Owner
March 1992 – Present
Grayslake Program Director
August 2011 – Present
Grayslake Assistant Director
August 2011 – Present
Round Lake Program Director
August 2001 – Present
Round Lake Assistant Director
June 2007 – present
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