Infant and Toddler Campus Virtual Tour

This virtual tour gives you a look at the wonderful things we have going on here. Our program is an all-year Montessori DCFS-licensed program, which runs Monday through Friday, from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children ages 6 weeks to 35 months.

​Please view our videos and slideshows, see our Look Book, read our FAQ below, and then email our Associate Director, Alejandra Valera, with any specific questions you may have.  We'd love to hear from you!
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Tour FAQ
Is this a daycare?
Alcuin is not a daycare, we're so much more.  We're not a chain trying to meet numbers and quotas. We are a school with a 60-plus-year history  founded on the belief of the Montessori Method, a scientifically-based pedagogy created by Dr. Maria Montessori, a scientist, physician, and educator who understood how children grow, learn, and thrive.  Dr. Montessori's work has been changing the lives of children for over 100 years. 

Alcuin Montessori's fully-licensed educational program for infants and toddlers understands children's developmental needs as well as their emotional ones.  Children flourish in a beautiful environment with a rich curriculum designed just for them and their milestones.

What are the program ages and hours?
The Infant program is 6 weeks to 14 months, 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  The Toddler program is 15 months to 35 months, 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Most families choose to drop off around 8:00 a.m. and begin pick-up by 4:30 p.m.  Part-time options are not available.

Where is the Roosevelt Campus located?
The Roosevelt Campus is located at 6942 W Roosevelt Road, on the corner of Home Avenue and Roosevelt Road in Oak Park.

What is drop off and pick-up like?
Parents may either park on Roosevelt, where there is always plenty of parking, or in our parking lot in the back of the school.  Parents walk their children into the building.  An Alcuin staff member will then take the children into the classroom.

Is there availability?
Currently,  we do have a wait list for our toddler program and do not anticipate any openings for six months to a year.  For infants (5 months and younger) we may some openings in the upcoming months. Contact us for details.

What is the daily schedule like?
The Infant schedule is listed on the Infant program page.  The toddler schedule is listed on the Toddler program page.

Do you have your handbook online?
You can access it here: Infant and Toddler Handbook.

What about meals?
Parents of infants who are still drinking breast milk or formula bring their bottles, daily.  Infants (who are eating solids) and toddlers have their lunches catered by Gourmet Gorilla, an organic kids' lunch catering company.  We also provide breakfast and snacks for the children.

What is the admissions procedure?
Once you have submitted your child's application, indicating the month you hope to begin, you will be placed in the wait list.  Admissions are handled on a monthly basis.  For instance, families hoping to begin in January would be contacted in late November/early December.  Tuition is prorated to reflect the family's start date.

Note: submitting an application months in advance does not guarantee you a space in your desired month, but it does ensure that your application is placed ahead of others applying for the same start month and of the same age as your child, received after yours has been submitted.

What determines whether or not I get a spot?
There are many factors that come into play; primarily the age of your child at the month you are hoping to begin.  Other factors include how many toddlers are turning three and transitioning to the Main Campus (thereby opening some spaces) at that time, and whether or not there are current siblings waiting for a space, as siblings do have priority. 

What will happen once my child turns three?
Children who turn three transition directly into our Primary All-Year Montessori program which has the same hours, 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  This program is located in our Main Campus, two miles away, on Oak Park and Superior.

What are the program fees?
For a complete breakdown of all the fees and financial information, visit our tuition page.  Keep in mind, tuition is prorated from your start date.

How do teachers communicate with parents throughout the day?
​Our Roosevelt teachers use Brightwheel for communication throughout the day.  Additionally, the teachers send emails and make calls as needed.  With the infant program, they also fill out a "daily sheet" via Brightwheel which notes how long an infant has slept, what they ate, and their toileting for the day.

Is there a school calendar to help plan for the year?
Yes! Our Google calendar may be found at http://bit.ly/alcuincal
 
Can you leave strollers and car seats at the school? 
Strollers and car seats can be left in our hallway during the day so that parents do not have to lug them back and forth.

How do I submit the application?
The application is submitted online here.

What is the application fee?
The application fee is $100 and $50 for each sibling application.  One application per child.  An application submitted without an fee is not considered an active application and will not be processed.

I still have some admissions questions.
Please contact our Associate Director, Alex Valera, and she will be happy to help you.

After your virtual tour, we invite you to schedule a tour of the Roosevelt campus.

Our Roosevelt Infant and Toddler Campus has three outdoor spaces, a large multi-purpose muscle room, five classrooms (two infant and three toddler) and experienced staff.

Schedule an in-person tour today!