Illinois Early Learning Standards

Just Kids utilizes the Illinois Early Learning Standards in order to include essential components of learning (as identified by the Illinois State Board of Education) within our programming.  The standards represent a significant benchmark in the implementation of effective preschool and early education programming for Illinois, and Just Kids is proud to adhere to these standards.  The Illinois Early Learning Standards Guiding Principles include:

• Early learning and development are multidimensional.   Developmental domains are highly interrelated.
• Young children are capable and competent.
• Children are individuals who develop at different rates.
• Children will exhibit a range of skills and competencies in any domain of development.
• Knowledge of how children grow and develop, together with expectations that are consistent with growth patterns, are essential to develop, implement and maximize the benefits of educational experiences for children.
• Young children learn through active exploration of their environment in child-initiated and teacher-selected activities.
• Families are the primary caregivers and educators of young children.

Click here to view the Illinois Early Learning Standards in their entirety.