CPC Kids' Academy
Open registration begins
January 16!
$150 Enrollment
Incentive!
Enroll by February 10!
CPC Kids' Academy: CPC Kids' Academy: Nurturing Learning, Building Community
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Flexible Schedules: Morning and Full Day options for Little Learners, Preschool, and Pre-K (ages 2.5-5).
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School-Aged After School Care: With transportation offered for local schools.
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Creative Curriculum: Hands-on, play-based learning tailored to individual needs, fostering creativity, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and academic foundations in math, science, & language.
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Kindergarten Readiness: Preparing children with essential skills for a smooth transition into kindergarten.
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Fostering Community: Family events throughout the year to strengthen connections and create a supportive learning environment.
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NAEYC Accredited: Meeting the highest standards for curriculum quality, development and safety.
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Experienced, Caring Teachers dedicated to nurturing young minds.
Quick links
For more information, contact Kelley Lemley, CPC Kids' Academy Program Director,
at kelley.lemley@chcpc.org or (630) 654-4014
We are NAEYC Accredited!
What does that mean??
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The Kids' Academy underwent a vigorous comprehensive process of internal self-study and continuous quality improvement and was visited and approved by by NAEYC for accreditation.
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NAEYC promotes high-quality learning by connecting practice, policy, and research.
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Our high-quality program will provide a safe and nurturing environment while promoting healthy development for young children. NAEYC-Accredited programs demonstrate their quality by meeting the 10 NAEYC Early Learning Program Standards, which are research-based best practices for young children’s development and learning.
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Visit this NAEYC Accreditation flyer to learn more about what this means for your child!
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“My child loves coming to CPC KA. There is always something new to do, create, and explore. With small class sizes, I know my child gets the attention that’s needed. I’m also impressed with the safety and security that’s provided at the building. I know my child is safe when I drop them off.”
Little Learners, Preschool, and Pre-K Program
Our early learning program includes classes for
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Little Learners - 30 months by Sept. 1st to 3 years old & fully potty trained
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Preschool - 3 years old by Sept. 1st to 4 years old & fully potty trained
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Pre-K - 4 years old by Sept. 1st to 5 years old
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All early learning classes offer the following options:
Full Day ~ up to 10 hours
Mornings~ 8:30am - 11:30am
We provide up to 3 snacks per day and lunch for all children in attendance during meal times
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Our researched based Creative Curriculum will engage the children through hands-on learning center activities and is designed to meet their individual emotional, social and cognitive needs. Our philosophy is that children learn best through play in a developmentally appropriate, engaging and nurturing environment. Every day, children are engaged in fostering creativity, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and academic foundations in math, science, & language that prepare them for a successful transition to Kindergarten.
“As a mother and pediatrician, I continue to be impressed and very grateful for CPC Kids' Academy as they do a remarkable job teaching age-appropriate curricula as well as supporting kids to become confident, kind, and responsible children. The flexible hours both for the younger students and older school-age kids are very helpful for working parents. And I am thankful for the thriving family friendships that we've formed as a part of CPC Kids' Academy.”
“The staff at CPC is wonderful and cares for my children as whole people, meaning they care about their emotional, social, physical and mental well being. I feel that they are well cared for and learning through the program in a no stress way. They get to be kids and play while they also learn and grow!”
After School Program
The after school program is open to children from Prospect and Walker schools. Bus service is provided from Walker school.
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The school age program is staffed by experienced, highly qualified teachers who meet or exceed DCFS licensing standards. Our nurturing teachers plan a variety of inspiring learning activities and provide a safe, comfortable and enriching environment for the children. After school activities may include dedicated homework time, indoor or outdoor large motor activities, arts, science, cooking, yoga, board games, crafts, and/or quiet reading time, to name a few. Activities vary throughout the week to encourage interest and participation. A daily healthy snack is included. ​
“CPC Kids' Academy has been a wonderful place for my children to learn and grow. I love that KA is within our community so that they are meeting and building relationships with other children they are most likely to be in other activities and school with, which helps them to assimilate more easily into the community for lifelong connections.”
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“Our son truly enjoys his friends and teachers at CPC. It’s so fun to see his eyes light up when he tells us about something that happened in class. CPC does a great job teaching him how to be a friend to the other kids in the classroom. We feel so lucky to have moved to Clarendon Hills and found CPC.”
Summer Camp 2025
​Summer Camp is available at the CPC Kids' Academy! Fun weekly themes, sports, arts & crafts, and field trips, science fun, and games are just a few of the exciting offerings included in our summer camp program.
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Details coming soon!
Enrollment​
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Open enrollment begins Thursday, Jan 16
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Enrollement Incentive through February 10
Priority registration is given to current families. Beginning January 16, prospective families may submit applications for enrollment consideration. Upon approval, a non-refundable registration payment is due in order to guarantee your child's spot.
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Due to classroom capacities some families may be notified that they have been placed on a wait list until space becomes available.​
Enrollment Incentive! Don't Wait!
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$150 tuition credit for all new families
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Must register by February 10
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Currently enrolled families will receive a $150 tuition credit for EVERY new family they refer that enrolls​​
​​For more information, contact Kelley Lemley, CPC Kids' Academy Program Director,
at kelley.lemley@chcpc.org or (630) 654-4014
Apply​​
To apply, print and complete the CPC Kids' Academy Application for enrollment and mail it along with the application fee to the Academy. Applications are also available at the church office.
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Enrollment Incentive! Don't Wait!
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$150 tuition credit for all new families
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Must register by February 10
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Currently enrolled families will receive a $150 tuition credit for EVERY new family they refer that enrolls​​
For more information, contact Kelley Lemley, CPC Kids' Academy Program Director,
at kelley.lemley@chcpc.org or (630) 654-4014
Tuition Assistance Fund
Community Presbyterian Church Kids' Academy is pleased to offer a Tuition Assistance program for those families in need.
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Applications can be submitted confidentially for Tuition Assistance consideration.
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If in need, please request an application from the Program Director.
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Once submitted, the application will be reviewed by the Academy's Scholarship committee.
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Application, registration, summer, late pickup and delinquent account fees are not covered by our Tuition Assistance program.
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For more information, contact Kelley Lemley, CPC Kids' Academy Program Director, at kelley.lemley@chcpc.org or (630) 654-4014
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How can you help? During the year we have a number of fundraisers for the program or you can directly make a donation at https://onrealm.org/cpc/give/KAtuitionassistance
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