On February 5th, the board of directors for The Children’s School approved a new lease for space in the St. Edmund’s school building at the corner of Pleasant and Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois. This means that the 2018-2019 academic year will begin at the school’s new location, with a move taking place over the summer break. The Children’s School, currently located in Berwyn, Illinois, has leased space in St. Mary of Celle at 1428 Wesley since 2006. For the last few years, the school had been keeping watch for a larger location in the near western suburbs that would offer more classroom space, a gymnasium for its exclusive use, and room to house a full cohort of students at 15 students per class. The move is exclusively driven by enrollment growth, with the St. Edmund’s School site offering advantages such as:

The Children’s School was originally founded in Oak Park in 2004 by Daniel P. Ryan, Ed.D. In fact, the organization is still legally incorporated as “The Children’s School of Oak Park.” The school’s first year welcomed 13 students in grades K-1 in a two-room space.  Those with questions about The Children’s School, tours, or who would like more information about the school’s move, are welcome to call 708-484-8033 or email pfreese@thechildrensschool.info.