✦ Enrichment Programs

Play. Move. Create. Grow. Enrichment Programs at Kiddy Garden

Beyond the core curriculum, Kiddy Garden offers specialist-led enrichment programs that build physical confidence, language skills, cultural awareness, and a joy of movement — woven directly into each child's school day.

Programs

Enrichment Programs — What We Offer & Where

Each location offers a distinct enrichment mix. See which programs are available at your nearest Kiddy Garden center.

🌱 Both Locations 🈶 Hawthorn Woods Only
Jungle Bus mobile enrichment program at Kiddy Garden — children exploring nature outdoors 🌱 Both Locations
Jungle Bus
Movement · Nature Exploration

An on-site mobile nature exploration program that brings outdoor science, sensory discovery, and environmental curiosity directly into the school day — rain or shine.

  • Develops gross-motor skills and body awareness
  • Builds curiosity through hands-on nature exploration
  • Encourages teamwork and peer interaction
Ready Steady Go Soccer enrichment program at Kiddy Garden Schaumburg — toddler soccer 🌱 Both Locations
Ready Steady Go Soccer
Active Play · Toddler–Pre-K

Age-appropriate soccer enrichment for toddlers through Pre-K. Builds coordination, teamwork, and a love of movement in a fun, encouraging environment.

  • Develops coordination, balance, and agility
  • Introduces sportsmanship and cooperative play
  • Builds confidence through achievable physical goals
Mandarin immersion enrichment program at Kiddy Garden Hawthorn Woods — bilingual learning for preschoolers 🈶 Hawthorn Woods
Mandarin Immersion
Language · Culture · Bilingual

Play-based Mandarin exposure through songs, stories, movement, and daily routines — woven into the school day during the optimal window for language acquisition.

  • Builds bilingual foundation and cognitive flexibility
  • Develops listening, vocabulary, and cultural awareness
  • Natural, immersive — not formal classroom instruction
Stretch-N-Grow fitness enrichment at Kiddy Garden Hawthorn Woods — children doing yoga and movement 🌱 Both Locations
Stretch-N-Grow
Wellness · Fitness · Healthy Habits

Led by certified youth fitness specialists, Stretch-N-Grow blends stretching, aerobic games, and movement activities that build strength, flexibility, and self-regulation.

  • Instills lifelong wellness routines and positive habits
  • Improves focus, coordination, and classroom readiness
  • Promotes body confidence and healthy self-image
Inside Our Programs

Enrichment in Action

Why Enrichment Matters

What Children Gain from Our Enrichment Programs

Enrichment at Kiddy Garden is aligned with guidance from the CDC on physical activity in early childhood and the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines.

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Physical Development
Gross and fine motor skills, coordination, balance, and healthy active habits developed through purposeful movement.
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Language & Culture
Mandarin immersion at Hawthorn Woods builds bilingual foundations and cultural empathy during the prime window for language acquisition.
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Social-Emotional Growth
Teamwork, turn-taking, perseverance, and sportsmanship — real-life skills practiced in a low-pressure, joyful environment.
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Curiosity & Inquiry
Nature exploration, hands-on science, and sensory discovery build the questioning mindset that supports all future learning.
Questions & Answers

Enrichment Program FAQ

More questions? Call us at (847) 469-6988 (Hawthorn Woods) or (847) 352-5744 (Schaumburg).

What enrichment programs does Kiddy Garden offer?
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We offer Jungle Bus, Ready Steady Go Soccer, and Stretch-N-Grow at both locations. Mandarin Immersion is exclusive to Hawthorn Woods. All programs are play-based and run by specialist instructors.

Does Schaumburg have Mandarin immersion?
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No. Mandarin immersion is exclusive to our Hawthorn Woods location. If Mandarin is important to your family, we encourage you to schedule a tour at Hawthorn Woods. Schaumburg families enjoy Ready Steady Go Soccer, Stretch-N-Grow, and Jungle Bus.

What ages can participate?
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Programs are designed for toddlers through Pre-K. Jungle Bus and soccer start from toddler age. Mandarin immersion and Stretch-N-Grow span a broader age range. Contact your location for specific eligibility by classroom.

Is there an extra fee for enrichment?
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Most programs are included in regular tuition. Some vendor-led programs may carry a small add-on. We always communicate any additional costs to families in advance — no surprises.

How often do enrichment sessions run?
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Sessions run weekly during the school year as part of the regular schedule. Contact your location's front desk for the current enrichment calendar.

See Enrichment in Action — Schedule a Tour

Visit either location to watch a program session, meet our educators, and discover how enrichment is built into every child's school day at Kiddy Garden.

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Hawthorn Woods — 1250 W Old McHenry Ct · (847) 469-6988
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Schaumburg — 2203 W Schaumburg Rd · (847) 352-5744
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Mon–Fri · 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM