Photo by: Jaclyn Simpson

Sacred Heart Schools is a Catholic, independent, PK-8 school that warmly welcomes children of all faiths into a joyful community. Founded in 1876, Sacred Heart is Chicago’s oldest independent school. We are also part of an international network of Sacred Heart schools, with 25 schools in the United States and Canada and more than 150 internationally.

Our approach to education combines a dynamic and challenging curriculum within a nurturing environment. With the support and dedication of exceptional educators, our students are inspired to achieve their best and be their best selves. Each student’s learning needs are continually address, as they learn to think critically and creatively, work collaboratively, and apply knowledge and skills from varied disciplines. Our students also benefit from our small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio-ensuring they receive personal attention and feel known and valued by their school community.

Parents have been choosing Sacred Heart education for more than 145 years! To learn more about our school, our mission and our academic programs, please join us for an Admissions Coffee with our Head of Schools, members of our Leadership Team, and current parents to find out what makes Sacred Heart exceptional.

Sacred Heart Schools Chicago
6250 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60660
Email: ann.chiumino@shschicago.org
Phone: 7736517656
Online: https://www.shschicago.org/sacred-heart-schools

Save fashionably and head back to school in style at Fashion Outlets of Chicago from August 1 through September 5! Shoppers who donate NEW backpacks, gym shoes, t-shirts or sweatshirts to Fill A Heart 4 Kids may receive a $10 gift card from participating stores, and a Fashion Outlets Savings Pass worth up to $800 in savings.

Plus, from August 5 – 14, 2022, consumers can purchase certain clothing and school-related items and pay sales tax at a reduced rate as a part of the Illinois state sales tax holiday.  CLICK HERE to see what items apply.

Happy Shopping! 

Fashion Outlets of Chicago
5220 Fashion Outlets Way
Chicago, IL 60656
Phone: (847) 928-7520
Online: https://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com

Our teachers and specialists create a personalized learning experience for your child by adapting our curriculum to their needs. This supports their development along the way, building their confidence. Globally respected curricula are enhanced by collaborations with pre-eminent organizations such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF to ensure that every child develops the skills and mindset needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. 

Our campus encompasses two buildings. Our new PreNursery building—specifically designed for early childhood students starting at 15 months—and our main building, which is five floors of purpose-built classrooms specially designed to serve primary students. Our physical development areas include a 7,500-square-foot gymnasium, dance studio, spacious indoor/outdoor play space and a rooftop playground. In support of the Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing arts program, we have music classrooms, a practice room, and a black-box theater. Our STEAM collaboration with MIT is brought to life with classroom space designated for tinkering and design projects. Our program is rounded out with a library, cafeteria, world language classrooms and community café. 

Your child will leave leave our school with everything they need for success–whatever they choose to be or do in life. Come visit or book an Open House! Admissions | BISC Lincoln Park (nordangliaeducation.com)

 

British International School of Chicago Lincoln Park
814 W Eastman St
Chicago, IL 60642
Email: admissions@bischicagolp.org
Phone: 7739075000
Online: http://www.bischicagolp.org

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Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview is Chicago’s premier childcare and early education center offering a safe and homelike space for young children to explore, interact and express themselves during the most crucial years of their development. Our mission is to provide enlightened early learning for mind, body, and soul.

The new Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview facility is easily accessible from several different Chicago neighborhoods and offers many state-of-the-art amenities in their 30,000 square foot place in addition to urban nature learning opportunities in a 4,000-square-foot playground and beautiful riverfront setting.

Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview offers a variety of programs, including:

  • EXPLORE – Child Care / 6 weeks-2 years
  • CREATE – Preschool / 3-4 years
  • INVESTIGATE – Kindergarten / 5-7 years
  • DISCOVER – Summer Camp / 3-8 years
  • DEVELOP – Therapeutic / 2-7 years
  • SHARE – Parent & Child / 6 weeks-2 years
  • MOVE, GROOVE, CREATE, & EXPLORE – Movement, Music, Art, STEM, & Exploration / All Ages
  • CELEBRATE – Parties / All Ages

We look forward to serving your family with positivity, support, and balance! Come join the Kids’ Work family now!

Kids' Work Chicago Riverview
3429 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Email: info@kidsworkchicago.com
Phone: 773-747-3200
Online: https://kidsworkchicago.com/

The Instituto Cervantes program is designed to provide children of different ages the opportunity to learn Spanish in a rich, stimulating, and motivating environment that fosters enjoyment and curiosity.

Children will learn Spanish in a safe atmosphere where they will feel comfortable and free to actively participate. Students will be nurtured and encouraged to communicate in Spanish and work in collaborative groups – promoting cooperation, group effort, and authentic communication.

All program activities are age-appropriate, adapting language instruction and activities to the needs of students.

our teachers are all fully qualified and trained native-Spanish speakers.

Children & teenagers from 4 to 15 are welcome. They will be placed in the appropriate class according to their proficiency in Spanish.

Why should children learn Spanish? 

  • Research shows that children who learn a second language have a higher rate of success in their education and their adult careers.
  • Spanish is already the second international business language.
  • Speaking Spanish provides students that competitive edge they will need for future college admission and job placement in our emerging global economy.

Join our Spanish courses where you will meet new friends, have fun and enjoy learning Spanish! 

Instituto Cervantes Chicago
31 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60654
Email: info.chicago@cervantes.org
Phone: 312-335-1996
Online: https://chicago.cervantes.es

Creative kids will find a world of possibility at Lillstreet Art Center this fall! Kidstreet classes provide the perfect avenue to experiment in a variety of media including ceramics, metalsmithing, jewelry, drawing, painting, sewing, and digital art. Young artists ages 3–16 learn to work together, develop technical skills, and turn ideas into reality—all in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment! Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks, with availability after school and on the weekends. If you can’t commit to a 5-week class, Lillstreet hosts a series of themed 2-hour Family Workshops on the weekends!

Lillstreet’s Fall Session will be open for registration beginning August 1. Sign up online at lillstreet.com or over the phone at 773.769.4226.

We believe every child deserves access to fun, engaging, and explorative art education. Financial-need scholarships are available for application here.

Lillstreet Art Center
4401 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
Email: lillstreet@lillstreet.com
Phone: 773.769.4226
Online: http://www.lillstreet.com

Photo by: Elke Van de Velde

This Back-to-School, Find Your Style with See Kai Runâ„¢

Whether it’s the classroom, the playground, or a woodland trail, this Fall/Winter See Kai Run has your little one covered. Designed to promote heathy foot development, our award-winning shoes are lightweight, flexible and feature roomy toe-boxes, which allow little toes to wiggle and build strength.

This season’s sneakers feature, shimmers, woodland prints, glow-in-the-dark, shearling styles and more! Our Summit and FlexiRun™ collections are built for active play, are durable and best of all, machine washable.     

At See Kai Run you’ll find something for everyone. Check out our Dean Adapt styles, engineered to accommodate orthotics and custom insoles.  The extra-long closure straps can be cut so the Dean can fit any child.  Our Waterproof and Waterproof/Insulated styles will keep feet warm, dry and comfortable when the autumn weather turns wet and cold.   

Sign up for our email newsletter and text alerts to receive discount codes. 

Boys & Girls styles

Sizes 3-6 (Infant), 4-3Y (Toddler and Big Kid)

 

See Kai Run
22118 20th Ave SE
Bothell, WA 98021
Email: steve@seekairun.com
Online: https://seekairun.com/

Help your kids make a splash this school year with swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School. Our confidence-building curriculum is designed to make learning fun, and to give them the platform to make BIG waves – in the pool, in school, and in life! It’s never been a better time to Get Back Into the Swim of Things!

Our award-winning facilities are simply the fun backdrop where kids do some serious growing. In addition to learning life skills and increasing confidence, studies show swim lessons help children perform better in the classroom, too. At Goldfish Swim School, we start swim lessons as young as four months up to age 12. Goldfish provides an age-appropriate, safe and comfortable learn-to-swim environment through guided play to ensure your children have the water safety skills they need and can use for life. At Goldfish you will find:

  • Trained and certified instructors
  • Free make-up lessons
  • Flexible class times
  • Individualized progression plans
  • 90-degree shiver-free pools

Mention Tinybeans for a free trial at any of the 13 Goldfish Swim School of Chicagoland locations!

Goldfish Swim School
Phone: 7737563474
Online: https://goldfishswimschool.com/chicagoland

Ignite Wonder with an emergent and arts-integrated curriculum that places your child’s curiosity and social emotional development at the forefront!

Bubbles Academy preschool’s educational philosophy of arts-integration combines content and skills taken from arts practices including dance, music, theatre and visual arts, with developmentally appropriate, early childhood learning standards and socio-emotional skills. We foster a vibrant learning environment that respects and values the needs of the individual learner in order to create a sense of collaboration and community.

We invite children ages 2 – 5 to join our joyful full and half day preschool programs and we also offer caregiver & child arts and preschool preparation classes for ages 0-6!

 

 

Bubbles Academy
2184 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Email: preschool@bubblesacademy.com
Phone: 312-944-7677
Online: http://www.bubblesacademy.com/

Photo by: Justin Kocher

Broadway-loving singers, dancers, actors and writers — join Porchlight Music Theatre and learn from the musical experts!  Weekly classes for actors ages 4-17 build self confidence and collaboration as well as acting, singing and dancing skills all building towards an original final performance for family and friends on the last day of class.

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’re returning for a new term, Teaching Artists customize goals for each actor from Mini Musicals (ages 4-6) to Broadway Basics (ages 7-10) and up to Music Theatre Bootcamp (ages 11-13) and Advanced Music Theatre Performance (ages 14-17), actors grow with us as they build their skills and confidence.

Come make friends with other theatre kids and spend time singing, dancing, and having a great time! Class meets at the DePaul School of Music Holtschneider Performance Center (2330 N. Halsted). Scholarships, financial aid and payment plans are available. Use code REDTRI at checkout for $100 off your class purchase!

Porchlight Music Theatre
2330 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
Email: rebeccah@porchlightmusictheatre.org
Phone: 773-777-9884
Online: https://porchlightmusictheatre.org/events/youth-classes/