We respond to their interests and experiences. We respect their individual learning styles, seek their points of view, understand their conceptions… and always leave time to ask questions. We transform spontaneous play into learning experiences that encourage language, communications and social skills. We create programs appropriate for each developmental stage and offer curricula for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Pre-K. We’ll explore art, music, creative movement, shared reading, the outdoors, science, math, computers, character education, and the whole world of discovery with your child.
Childcare at Everyday Discoveries is educationally inspired. Staff members who provide direct childcare are qualified in early childhood education with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in the field. In addition, all childcare providers have previous classroom or daycare experience and are required to maintain Professional Portfolios with details of Continuing Education Hours, Parent/Staff Communications, and Child Academic Growth. We are prepared for emergencies. Staff members are trained in First Aid and CPR. We practice safety drills routinely so staff and children know what to do at all times.
Hello! My name is Gidget and I am the Director here at Everyday Discoveries. I have been working in early childhood education for almost 20 years now. I have taught in Pre-K and in infants for many years. My passion has always been with children. I started teaching in my local church with their Mother’s Day Out program and assisting in the nursery. I am a single mom of two wonderful adults. My son is 27 and my daughter is 22. They are my pride and joy. I come from a family of 4 children, with me being the one of the youngest. I have an older sister, brother and a twin sister. My favorite things to do is to spend time with my family, reading and going on walks. Fun fact about myself, I have a twin sister named Bridget.
My name is Kishana Russell, and I am 47 years old. I have been happily married for 27 years, and my family is such an important part of who I am. I am a proud graduate of Illinois State University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I am also continuing my education at ISU as I work toward my master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. For over 20 years, I have had the joy of working in the field of Early Childhood Education as a classroom educator, mentor, and daycare director. Each of these roles has given me invaluable experiences and heartfelt reminders of just how important these early years are in shaping a child’s love for learning and their confidence in themselves. I am deeply passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young children during these formative years, and I feel so fortunate to be able to partner with families in this important journey. I am truly excited to begin this new chapter as Assistant Director here at Everyday Discoveries. I look forward to getting to know you and your children, building strong relationships, and working together to create a safe, joyful, and enriching environment for all our future leaders.
Hello friends. I would love to introduce myself to you. My name is Rose and I am beyond thrilled to be joining the staff here at Everyday Discoveries. I have a Bachelor Degree it’s a concentration in early childhood and family services. I have spend approximately 25 years in the early childhood field and have spent my time not only in the classrooms as a teacher of birth to five but I have also taught Kindergarten and was an Assistant Director and Director. My favorite part of early childhood are those light bulb moments within the classroom and the mentorship I have been able share with my employees and the community. I enjoy being a mother of my two kiddos, Juliana(who is at U of I studying to be a veterinarian) and Crosby who is in 3rd grade and loves all sports! Oh and by the way I love all plants! I look forward to getting to know everyone and becoming a part of the Everyday Discoveries Community!
Uses developmentally appropriate practices to stimulate the child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. These practices include creating an inclusive, safe, and orderly community of learners, respecting children’s individual differences, fostering collaboration, and promoting self-regulation. They also involve establishing supportive relationships with families, sharing information, providing support during stressful times, and linking families with services. Introduces academics through fun, challenging activities and thematic units that align with the child’s interests. Focuses on the classroom/center’s design as a key part of the learning environment, ensuring it supports the child’s best interests. Experiences in a developmentally appropriate classroom serve as a foundation for future learning and life.
contact usTeachers will be reading, rocking, and singing to the infants. Some of their day will consist of the following activities: baby exercise time, music and sound exploration, introduction to art and sight exploration.
The toddlers’ curriculum consists of art exploration, physical development, story time, music and rhythm, number play and indoor and outdoor explorations
The preschool curriculum will consist of Art Explorations, Language Experiences, Creative Movement/P.E., Math Explorations, Music/Rhythm, Science Discoveries.
Our Launchpad program’s curriculum is based on helping our school age children with excelling in school. We also provide transportation to/from school with our Launchpad shuttle.
