Summer Care near Kenilworth, IL

Summer Camp

Camp Kids’ Work is for children 3-6 years of age, providing care Monday through Friday with open drop off/pick up between 7:30am-6:30pm. We provide thematic weekly curriculum activities, weekly Spanish, music, and yoga classes, special events and classes onsite, and our oldest campers walk to nearby field trips. Organic meals provided, and sessions can be customized to fit your summer plans!

Infant Program

Our infant program is thoughtfully designed with their care as our top priority, providing a nurturing and loving foundation for their educational journey.

Toddler Program

At Rayito de Sol, we believe in nurturing your child's independence, fostering their self-esteem, and encouraging their spirit of exploration as they transition into the exciting toddler years. Our environment is carefully crafted to support their growth and development in various domains.

Baby Steps Program

Individualized care for infants ages 4 to 18 months, focused on early development, safe routines, sensory stimulation, and support for physical and emotional growth.

Little Explorers Program

Individualized care for toddlers 18 months to 2 years 11 months, focused on early learning, language development, motor skills, social interaction, and safe, engaging routines.

Summer with Goddard

Summer with Goddard is an exciting 12-week program filled with lots of outdoor play and fun learning experiences. It’s an extension of the school year featuring outdoor adventures and child-led exploration all in a caring environment.

Infant Program

Our infant program is thoughtfully designed with their care as our top priority, providing a nurturing and loving foundation for their educational journey.

Toddler Program

At Rayito de Sol, we believe in nurturing your child's independence, fostering their self-esteem, and encouraging their spirit of exploration as they transition into the exciting toddler years. Our environment is carefully crafted to support their growth and development in various domains.

Wondercamp

An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.

Wondercamp

An action-packed summer for children (ages 2 to 12). Our exciting Wonder Weeks include topics and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination. We serve healthy food, play outside daily, and take field trips too! Parents will love our app with live streaming video and photo highlights.

Summer Care Program

Summer Care Program

Getting Ready Care

A headstrong program designed to teach young children the building block fundamentals that will help ease their transition into preschool. Alphabet, numbers to 100, simple math, and flash card learning. Potty training assisted when the child begins to show interest and recognition of the need to go.

Early-On Care

A startup, basic care, and observation of the child. Routine feedings, naps, diaper changes, and nurturing to address the budding needs of the newborn.

Summer Care Program

Infants

BeeCurious experiences are tailored to each infant's developmental stage and individual schedule. Educators observe and intentionally plan for each child's physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth. The program immerses infants in a language-rich environment, with American Sign Language introduced through twenty core signs to support early communication, reduce frustration, and strengthen the bond between children and caregivers. Sensory exploration and daily outdoor experiences extend learning beyond the classroom.

Toddlers

The BeeCurious Curriculum supports active toddlers as they develop increased mobility and begin exploring the world around them. Children engage in hands-on learning centers - dramatic play, blocks, table toys, art, and a cozy area - with toys and props that change regularly to reflect current curriculum studies. Language development is central, with children immersed in daily communication and supported by American Sign Language using twenty core signs, plus additional signs tied to each theme of study. Music, movement, peer interactions, and group projects are woven throughout the day, with outdoor play twice daily extending curriculum experiences into well-equipped play spaces. Process-oriented art and sensory experiences encourage creativity and self-expression.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infant Daycare

Infant program offering a physically and emotionally safe place for your baby to explore and learn about the world around them. Shoe-free policy ensures that classrooms are clean and safe for little ones to move around. Daily routine includes time outdoors, group time, and discovery baskets for sensory exploration. Trained teachers spend time cuddling, singing, and reading to your child.

Toddler Daycare

Toddlers are on the go, exploring and learning new things throughout each day. Classrooms are kid-size in design, allowing children to do more things independently, building their self-confidence. Photos of the children’s families cover the walls of the classroom, creating a sense of community. Daily routine includes: outdoor play, circle time, dance & movement, reading, art, music, and free play.

Infants

The Gardner School’s infant program provides a warm, nurturing environment where babies build trust, confidence, and early learning skills. Guided by The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers foster exploration through responsive, individualized care. Nursery suites feature personalized touches like individual cribs and family photos, while small ratios, a shoe-free policy, and flexible feeding and diapering routines ensure a safe, clean, and tailored experience. We maintain strong parent communication through real-time updates, developmental assessments, and shared moments via our app. Teachers use American Sign Language to support early communication and incorporate Itsy Bitsy Yoga to promote sleep, digestion, and well-being. By honoring each infant’s unique schedule, we provide attentive care that supports growth, connection, and development from the start.

Toddlers

The Gardner School’s toddler program nurtures independence, growth, and socialization in a supportive, engaging environment. Using The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos, teachers encourage exploration through play and responsive interactions. As children transition from American Sign Language to early language, communication is supported through stories, songs, puzzles, and hands-on learning. Group activities build confidence, social skills, and emotional development. Families stay connected through real-time updates, photos, and app notifications. Monthly themes introduce colors, sensory exploration, cooperative play, and self-expression. Itsy Bitsy Yoga supports sleep, digestion, and well-being. By fostering curiosity and creativity, we build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.