Business Directory

Black Bear Academy is a center for learning that provides education and support to children of all ages and their families in the Chicago area. We offer a wide range of academic and therapeutic programming that reflects our commitment to meet the needs of children at all skill levels as they learn, grow, and develop.

From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8, students dive into deep, relevant, and multidisciplinary learning that sparks their curiosity and excitement. Our students don't just learn content. They learn how to think critically and deeply. 

At Chicago Waldorf School, our Early Childhood program (ages 3–6) nurtures curiosity, imagination, and independence through child-led play, storytelling, hands-on activities, and meaningful relationships in a screen-free environment. A consistent daily rhythm and developmentally appropriate experiences build the social, emotional, and foundational academic skills children need to thrive in first grade and beyond.

Concordia Place on Ravenswood is a nurturing community serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. For nearly 10 years, we have been supporting families and children, preparing them to explore, to connect, and to thrive through engaging educational experiences. 

Our full-day German Immersion Schule with play- and project-based learning blends free play, structured modules, and science, reading, math, music, arts, and crafts—all guided by children’s curiosity and ideas. School highlights are frequent playground visits, neighborhood walks, monthly field trips, and movement and music woven into everyday learning. 

KC's Academy of Early Childhood Education was established in 2005 as a preschool and Kindergarten program. Since then, we have expanded our school to include infant and Toddler programs. Our school is dedicated to providing high quality education, focusing on building a strong developmental and education foundation. We do this by providing individual education planning, which is design on the knowledge of setting individual goals and objectives based on developmental readiness rather than chronological age. Call: 773-665-4940

LYRIQ Music School specializes in private lessons in piano, voice, violin, guitar and more! Customized lessons to meet you where you are, ages 5 through adults.

A modern community for working parents, with flexible coworking and childcare options—plus a standalone drop-off Pre-K program designed for school readiness.

Lillstreet offers classes in ceramics, metalsmithing, jewelry, drawing, painting, sewing, and more for children and young adults ages 3–16. 

The Maryville Early Learning Center reflects Maryville’s mission of protecting children and strengthening families. Our programs support healthy development while giving parents confidence that their children are cared for in a safe and nurturing setting.

Pilgrim offers a dynamic preschool program that encourages children ages three through five to explore their world and develop a love of learning - in a nurturing classroom environment, where they feel safe and supported! Students develop strong early math and literacy skills based around an emergent curriculum that ensures they're kindergarten-ready!

Rogers Park Montessori School is a welcoming community located in Andersonville, serving children ages 2 - 14. For nearly 60 years, RPMS has been supporting families and children, preparing them to wonder, to collaborate, and to lead.

Saint Andrew School provides a caring and supportive environment that instills Catholic values for each student.  Our goal is to focus on the whole child; promoting individual academic success, developing spiritual awareness, building character and encouraging service for the common good.

At St. Benedict Preparatory School, a commitment to inclusive and rigorous challenge creates a dynamic, innovative, and active learning experience in which the needs of the whole student are met. The strengths of each child become an inspiration to others to learn fearlessly, lead responsibly, and serve joyfully.  

St. Matthias School is the only wall-to-wall Catholic International Baccalaureate (IB) elementary school (PK-8th Grade) in Illinois. We are dedicated to developing faith-centered, service-oriented, compassionate global citizens through a program of differentiated, interdisciplinary, and rigorous inquiry.