We are pleased to share with you our offerings for the 2021/22 school year! It is with gratitude and respect in our hearts we thank our GJK families for your support and we look forward to continuing those partnerships throughout the 2021/22 School year, as well as welcoming our new families into our GJK community!
Please stay tuned for upcoming registration dates for our 2022/23 School year! GJK is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). These guidelines are considered to be the gold standard for ECE programs. In fact, only about 6% of all preschool and kindergarten programs meet them!
Please stay tuned for upcoming registration dates for our 2022/23 School year! GJK is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). These guidelines are considered to be the gold standard for ECE programs. In fact, only about 6% of all preschool and kindergarten programs meet them!
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About Us
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Glencoe Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School (GJK) is an independent, nonprofit, and play-based preschool dedicated to the unique development of each child. We recognize that they're ready to interact within a secure setting beyond the home and provide a warm and nurturing environment that stimulates and inspires them to explore, create, learn, and imagine.
Our History
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In 1942, a community of parents and the Glencoe Board of Education worked together to establish Glencoe Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School (GJK), a preschool based upon "good modern educational methods." More than seventy-five years later, GJK continues this journey as a vibrant preschool that is nationally recognized for exceeding early childhood education standards.
Our Parent Board
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Our parent-run board of directors works hand-in-hand with our director to ensure GJK's financial stability and oversee school policies. They also coordinate fundraising efforts, plan educational and social events, and welcome new families into the GJK community. We're always look for parents to join the board or one of our committees.
Our Staff
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Our teachers, the cornerstone of our program, are warm, creative, enthusiastic and committed to the growth and development of every child in their care. Their qualifications exceed the standards set by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
We're dedicated to continuing the professional development of each of our teachers, who must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education a year on topics including brain research, health and safety, special needs, and developmentally appropriate practices.
We're dedicated to continuing the professional development of each of our teachers, who must complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education a year on topics including brain research, health and safety, special needs, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Our Community
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Teacher communication: Two-way communication with a child's teacher is key for his/her success, and our teachers value the opportunity to share with their parents. We promote an open dialogue all year long through bi-annual parent-teacher conferences, phone call updates, emails, and frequent classroom and school newsletters.
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