Inclusion of All Children
The Oak Brook Park District is proud to be a diverse community of families representing a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and geographical backgrounds. We recognize that each child, parent, and staff member brings unique traditions and beliefs to our community. Our Early Childhood Program staff is committed to embracing this diversity with sensitivity and fostering a culture of understanding and acceptance.
Our Approach to Inclusion
Our staff uses a multicultural framework when discussing holidays and cultural traditions. We achieve this by:
- Providing Educational Experiences: Introducing children to a variety of global celebrations and traditions.
- Incorporating Cultural Diversity: Including traditional celebrations from diverse cultural groups across our programs.
- Encouraging Parental Involvement: Inviting parents to share their knowledge, traditions, and suggestions to create meaningful learning experiences for the children.
Collaborative Partnerships
We proudly partner with Butler School District to offer a fully inclusive preschool program. Our collaborative team includes:
- Special education teachers
- Classroom aides
- Speech/language, occupational, and physical therapists
These professionals work alongside parents to create individualized plans that support each child's development. Our entire staff is CPR and First Aid Certified.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention:
- 1:6 for our three-year-old preschool program
- 1:7 for our four-year-old preschool program
Our Commitment
The Oak Brook Park District is dedicated to upholding the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We firmly believe that including children of all abilities enriches everyone's learning environment. Our teaching and support staff work diligently to implement Individualized Family Service Plans within our Early Childhood Program context.
Thank you for being part of our inclusive, supportive, and vibrant learning community!
