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Swift Child Care & Kindergarten

8260 Elmwood Street & 8064 N. Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077-0600 -

School Notes Overview:

Our mission is to provide Early Childhood Education and childcare services that prepare your child for the future. We use an interactive approach that allows teachers to work with the children in small groups, large groups, and one-on-one. Our curriculum is based on the philosophy that young children learn through active exploration in an environment which is rich in materials and opportunities to play, socialize, converse, work, and negotiate with others.The classrooms are planned to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving in an atmosphere of warmth, affection and respect for each child. Teachers plan experiences based on children’s interests and appropriate educational concepts. Children may work individually or collaboratively, and may choose whether or not to participate in a project. All interrelated aspects of the child’s growth and development are considered – intellectual, social, emotional, physical , and creative. ...

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School Overview:

	Swift Child Care & Kindergarten
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	European Council for International Schools National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Religious Affiliation	Other
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Year Founded	1987
County	Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	50%	34%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 73 students
	Pre-K - 20 students
	Kind - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Average Class Size	8
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	352 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	12 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Tuition Notes	Tuition Rates Vary Based on Child's Age and Number of Days for Attendance. Children have the option to attend either 3,4,or 5 days weekly.
% on Financial Aid	85%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$6,000
Acceptance Rate	100%
Head of School	Joanna Varda - Director
Admissions Director	Joanna Varda
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	Before/After School for children through age 12	Drama
	Field Trips	Full-Day Summer Camp
	Swimming

School Notes:

Our mission is to provide Early Childhood Education and childcare services that prepare your child for the future. We use an interactive approach that allows teachers to work with the children in small groups, large groups, and one-on-one. Our curriculum is based on the philosophy that young children learn through active exploration in an environment which is rich in materials and opportunities to play, socialize, converse, work, and negotiate with others.The classrooms are planned to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving in an atmosphere of warmth, affection and respect for each child. Teachers plan experiences based on children’s interests and appropriate educational concepts. Children may work individually or collaboratively, and may choose whether or not to participate in a project. All interrelated aspects of the child’s growth and development are considered – intellectual, social, emotional, physical , and creative.
Profile last updated: 01/21/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60077)	School Zip (60077)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	25,040 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	43%	24%
Population Average Age	43 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$48,460	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	66% / 34%	61% / 39%