Through play, children build skills for life
Crown Daycare Center is a licensed, play-based early learning center run by director Adebayo Adekunle.
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We believe play is how children learn. Through play, children build cognitive, social, emotional, motor, and language skills. Our curriculum includes both child-initiated and teacher-directed activities and experiences. These are offered to young children to support and enrich their development physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. That belief shapes everything we do here.
In the rooms, children choose what to explore and teachers guide them along the way. Activities are pitched to each child's own level, so a toddler stacking blocks and a five-year-old telling a story both get something real from the day. Teachers set out materials, join small groups, and know when to step back. Learning and fun go hand in hand.
Crown Daycare Center was established on March 8, 2017, and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) and the City of Chicago. DCFS holds daycare centers to high standards: safe, secure space, specific ratios of trained teachers to students, and emergency plans and drills in place. We are proud to meet them.
Run by Adebayo Adekunle, owner, daycare center director.
What you notice in practice
Teachers get down at eye level and follow the child's lead. When a child is deep in play, the teacher stays nearby, adds a question or a piece, then steps back. Small groups let children be heard. We plan activities tied to what each child is working on, then adjust as the day unfolds.
Rooms are set up so children can reach what they need: low shelves, open floor space, and quiet corners for resting or looking at books. The day has a steady rhythm, with big blocks of play, then group time, meals, and rest. Children know what comes next, so the day feels calm.
How we work with families
At pickup, teachers share how the day went: what your child played with, who they sat beside, a new word or a new move. Questions are welcome any time, not only at conferences. We keep teacher-to-student ratios within the standards DCFS sets, so each child gets real attention. Our emergency plans and regular drills are part of that peace of mind.
Starting at a new center is a big step, for children and for parents. We take it gradually, and teachers let you know how your child is settling in through the first days and weeks. You can ask about routines, rest, meals, and what to pack, and we will tell you what fits your child. Call or visit the center to talk it through.
