GRAYSLAKE EARLY CHILDHOOD

Grayslake Early Childhood is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Grayslake CCSD 46 school district, located in Hainesville, IL with about 114 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Grayslake Early Childhood has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grayslake Early Childhood Center, located in Hainesville, Illinois, serves as the dedicated hub for the early educational programs within Grayslake Community Consolidated School District 46. The center is specifically designed to support the developmental needs of the district’s youngest learners, focusing on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment that prepares children for their transition into elementary school. By centralizing early childhood services, the school is able to provide specialized resources and staff focused on foundational academic and social-emotional growth during these critical formative years.

The facility primarily houses the district’s Preschool for All (PFA) programs and specialized services for students requiring early intervention or support. The curriculum emphasizes "learning through play," aiming to build essential skills in literacy, numeracy, and social interaction. By offering a structured yet exploratory atmosphere, the school seeks to foster a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds—including those with individual education plans (IEPs)—have the foundation necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors within the district.

For more information, contact Grayslake Early Childhood at (847) 543-6203 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.