Alignment Rockford

Growing Place preschool was organized, incorporated, and licensed as a result of a great deal of hard work and dedication by the parents of preschool age children. At Growing Place Preschool is a nonprofit, cooperative between parents and educators; a preschool where open dialog and new ideas are welcomed in accordance with its continued excellence. Parents are given the chance to observe their child's interaction with peers of similar developmental levels. Creative materials and equipment in the classroom become a good resource for ideas that can be incorporated into the child's routine at home. With hands on participation in the classroom, parents may find themselves with a renewed understanding, respect and appreciation for their child. Growing Place is located in Dekalb, Ill.

Established since 1975, Open Sesame Children's Learning Center Inc. has been dedicated in fostering all the areas of a child's physical, emotional, social, creative and cognitive development. Based in Dixon, Ill., it offers several programs, such as infants, toddlers, preschool, school age, summer fun and other programs, serving the Sauk Valley area. The school's before and after school program is designed for children ages 5-12 years old, offering table games, outdoor play, art and craft and special activities on extended days. Open Sesame Children's Learning Center Inc. also provides literacy programs as an added benefit to its curriculum.