At GCCNS, we know that Early Childhood Education is the beginning of a lifetime process of learning.
Glenview Community Church Nursery School is a developmental play-based, non-sectarian, not-for-profit preschool serving all families since 1947.
Our curricula incorporates social, emotional, physical and cognitive concepts within the medium of play. Our goal is to meet the needs of each individual child, adjusting learning environments as the child grows and develops. GCCNS is proud to be one of the most highly regarded nursery schools on the North Shore.
At GCCNS, we:
Provide
a nurturing environment where each child is encouraged in all areas of growth (cognitive, social, emotional, physical).
Develop
learning skills with guided creative play and group interactions.
Respect
all beliefs and welcome children of all races, cultures and creeds.
Create
opportunities for each child to grow socially, cognitively and creatively at his or her own rate.
Build
our curricula using the Illinois Early Learning Standards.
Celebrate
our accomplished teaching staff with many years of experience.
Our school is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC Accreditation is the mark of a quality program. NAEYC accreditation requires a school to meet over 500 criteria within 10 specific program standards, which include: Relationships; Curriculum; Teaching; Assessment of Child Progress; Health; Teachers; Families; Community Relationships; Physical Environment; Leadership and Management. Learn more about NAEYC.