About Us
At Our Loving Arms Childcare, we strive to provide a clean, safe and educational environment for young children and their families.
At Our Loving Arms Childcare, we care for children from infants to preschool and provide a range of age-appropriate resources and activities to encourage their development right up until they are ready to join full-time school!
The Best Start
Within our care, children will develop skills that promote their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. We believe in being supportive of our parents and we welcome their positive involvement and presence at Our Loving Arms Childcare.
We are committed to creating a loving and nurturing environment in which children can explore their natural desire to learn. We believe that within our environment that children will thrive and blossom into responsible and contributing members of society.
Our Philosophy
Our Loving Arms Childcare is dedicated and committed to providing exceptional education and quality child care to all of our children.
It is our philosophy to focus on the needs of the individual child by providing a stimulating atmosphere for learning, along with a secure loving environment.
We believe that a childcare facility should be an extension of each child’s family. At Our Loving Arms Childcare, teachers and parents are encouraged to work together to provide the love and support that your child needs as they reach developmental milestones and their own personal achievements!
Children respond best by being supported and allowed to flourish in a friendly, calm, and safe environment. It is both our passion and privilege to be able to create a comfortable learning experience for your children.
We are passionate about education and providing our children with the tools to be successful in life.
Our Core Values
Safety
Trust
Community
Loyalty
Compassion
About Our Team
Our team know that their number one priority is to ensure your child feels safe, secure and supported. We take pride in ensuring we treat each child as an individual and help them to develop at their own pace.
We require ongoing training for our staff through state classes, orientation videos, in-house training, and other certified professionals in the education field. All of our staff is trained in First Aid and CPR
Patrice McDonald
Owner
Raven Geer
Director
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About Our Chicago Heights Setting
When you visit us here at Our Loving Arms Childcare, you’ll see firsthand what makes us different!
Our setting includes:
Excellent staff members with over 20+ years in the childcare field providing top quality care!
Home cooked meals served everyday. Children with full and happy stomachs are able to engage more effectively with their learning.
Fenced outdoor play area which engages children and supports there individual development and provides parents with peace of mind.
Family run since 1999, home from home environment
We are able to offer a wide variety of activities, including a range of field trips and on site visits from a range of different companies and professionals.
Get Our Free Parent Pack
We know that choosing a childcare facility is a very personal choice, based on many different factors. To make sure that your choice of pre-school aligns with your lifestyle, we’ve pulled together some useful information and added it to our Parent Pack which is available to download via the button below.
Merging Teaching and Childcare
We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our center.
By developing our programs with curriculum experts and childcare specialists, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.
What to Expect from Our Loving Arms Childcare
Our mission is to provide the highest quality childcare in Chicago Heights, if not the world!
As part of our commitment, we provide all of our kids with:
Healthy chef-prepared meals each day that meet dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegan, etc.
Extended opening hours to accommodate parents with busy schedules
Events that allow kids to learn more about the world around them like career day, guest speakers, etc.
Outdoor play that teaches little ones how to respect Mother Nature and interact with her in a meaningful way
A diverse, all-inclusive environment where all cultures and traditions are honored and respected
We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our center.
By developing our programs with curriculum experts and childcare specialists, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.
Get Our Free Guide
When exploring your childcare options, there are many important factors that you will need to consider based on your individual needs. We have designed this guide to help you navigate this decision-making process with ease and confidence. Download your free copy below.
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