Welcome to Council Oak Montessori School near Beverly, one of the best Montessori schools in the Chicago area. Our passion for education shows in each child's joyful eyes, in each teacher's inspiring voice, and in each classroom's inviting warmth. Visit our school and you will see how we are more than just a daycare or a traditional private school.
Our mission is to equip students, from infant through 8th grade, withthe essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today and as successful adults tomorrow. Starting with authentic Montessori for infants and progressing to a rigorous upper school curriculum, our students become well prepared for a lifetime of personal and academic success.
Our mission is to equip students, from infant through 8th grade, withthe essential knowledge, thinking skills, and strength of character required to flourish as joyous children today and as successful adults tomorrow. Starting with authentic Montessori for infants and progressing to a rigorous upper school curriculum, our students become well prepared for a lifetime of personal and academic success.
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Why Council Oak
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What are your goals for your child's education? What types of knowledge and skillsets do you want her to acquire during her critical early years of education? What type of persondo you want her to be when she is twenty-five? As you choose a school for your child, your answers to these questions can guide your choice.
Board of Directors
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After moving to the U.S. from Croatia, Igor earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rockford University, Illinois with a major in business management and philosophy. In 2005 Igor completed a Master of Business Administration Degree in Finance and International Business from Loyola University, Chicago before moving on to successful tenures with LaSalle Bank, and Morgan Stanley as a relationship banker and wealth manager respectively.
The Montessori Method
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The essential purpose of Montessori education is to offer each child an environment in which he can develop the skills and habits he needs for a lifetime of learning and happiness. Dr. Montessori (1870-1952), the first woman physician in Italy and a pioneer in early education, recognized the critical importance of childhood learning.
Why Montessori
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When parents first contact us, they often have heard of Montessori education, but don't really know much about it. We love it when parents have these and many other similar questions: it's our opportunity to show you just how different and wonderful Montessori, when done right, is for children! Continue reading todiscover the four attributes of a high-quality, authentic Montessori program.
FAQ’s
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I observed in Montessori classrooms and it doesn't seem like there is an opportunity for pretend play. Is this true? Starting in her first "Children's House" in 1907, Dr. Montessori found that children did not choose pretend play when given the opportunity to do actual, meaningful work instead.
Her first classrooms contained dollhouses, for instance, where children could pretend to serve tea to dolls-and real, child-sized tea sets, where children could prepare real tea and serve it to each other.Invariably, the children would choose to do real work with real utensils, which is why we enable our children to do the same in our classrooms.
Her first classrooms contained dollhouses, for instance, where children could pretend to serve tea to dolls-and real, child-sized tea sets, where children could prepare real tea and serve it to each other.Invariably, the children would choose to do real work with real utensils, which is why we enable our children to do the same in our classrooms.
Reviews (9)
Kathy Burke
Mar 29, 2021
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Renee Basick
Mar 21, 2021
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Council Oak is an incredible learning environment, even among other Montessori programs. Outdoor classrooms, farm-to-table working garden, and guides who are truly invested in each child’s development. Our son had a rocky start in another Montessori preschool but once we came to Council Oak, he has been thriving, learning, and even during pandemic, his socio- emotional health has been nurtured. An absolutely amazing, diverse, community of families and friends.
Rita Kaffer
Oct 12, 2019
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My two sons started at COMS when they were in Children’s House (preschool)—the older one will graduate 8th grade in 2021. Both of my sons are thriving as creative and conscientious young people who are discovering how and what they want to contribute to this world.
If you are looking for a school that educates the whole child, COMS is the place. The Montessori method allows children to explore traditional academic areas (language, math, science, social studies) with hands-on, multi-sensory materials. Gardening, music, yoga, and theater further complement an already beautifully diverse curriculum
If you are looking for a school that educates the whole child, COMS is the place. The Montessori method allows children to explore traditional academic areas (language, math, science, social studies) with hands-on, multi-sensory materials. Gardening, music, yoga, and theater further complement an already beautifully diverse curriculum
Neko Soul
Aug 13, 2019
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Gournie Ferrell
Aug 03, 2019
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Brian L. Roberts
Jul 21, 2018
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After looking into various private schools on the south side, I am glad we selected Council Oak for our son. After one year of attending Children's House we have seen both academic and social-emotional growth in our son.
If you are looking for a school, that focus on educating the whole child in a warm, nurturing environment then you will love Council Oak.
If you are looking for a school, that focus on educating the whole child in a warm, nurturing environment then you will love Council Oak.
T. W.
Aug 14, 2017
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Zainab Awan
Jun 08, 2017
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Carolyn Nettles
Jan 18, 2017
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I am very pleased with Council Oak! It is a warm, enriching and challenging environment in which children are allowed to learn, grow and explore with the guidance and support of a stellar staff and administrators. Council Oak truly nourishes the "whole" child and I look forward to my child continuing to grow and amaze me as his matriculation continues.
