Infant and Toddler Campus Virtual Tour

Due to COVID-19, and in order to keep our children and faculty safe, effective March 13, 2020, all tours will be conducted virtually.  There will be no tours until further notice, however... 

Our school’s doors are closed but our community remains open!  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.

As Montessorians, we believe in the power of human connection and adaptation. In moments that feel unfamiliar, we thrive.  Alcuin is committed to our students and families. To ensure the safety of our community, we temporarily closed our doors. However, our community remains open online.  For families who are interested in learning more about our infant and toddler program, we are now offering a virtual tour.

​Please view our photos, video, read our FAQ and then email our Director of Admissions, Alejandra Valera, with any specific questions you may have.
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Tour FAQ:
Is this a daycare?
This program is not a daycare. Alcuin Montessori is a fully-licensed educational program for infants and toddlers with a full Montessori curriculum.  

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.

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.  For infants, parents pick up directly from the classroom.  For toddlers, parents wait for their children in the lobby as a member of the Alcuin staff brings them out.

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

What about meals?
Parents of infants who are still drinking breastmilk or formula bring their bottles, daily.  Infants and toddlers who are eating 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 a waitlist pool.  Admissions is handled on a monthly basis.  For instance, families hoping to begin in June would be contacted in early May.  They would then be informed of any available spaces or what number they currently are on the waitlist.  Tuition is prorated to reflect the family's start date.

What are the program fees?
For a complete breakdown of all the fees and financial information, visit our tuition page.  For specific financial questions, please contact our Business Manager, Pat Ellis.

Where should I submit the application?
Applications can be mailed to the Roosevelt Campus:

6942 W Roosevelt
Oak Park, IL 60304

or the Main Campus: 
324 N Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302. 

What is the application fee?
The application fee is $100 and $50 for each sibling application.  One application per child.

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

Featuring brand new construction, 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.

In our community, we see challenges like these as opportunities to learn and gain deeper connections with each other. Until our doors open again, we will still be here — albeit in new ways.