The Concept...
of Silverleaf Children's Academy initially was formed in 2005
with the licensure of the Rochester location and is an licensed
educational childcare provider for the central Illinois area with
three current locations in Rochester, on the West side of Springfield,
and on South 4th street in Springfield. The Rochester location
currently enrolls 89 children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The
second location, on the west side of Springfield, began operation
in February 2009. This facility is licensed to care for 56 children
infant through preschool age. The newest location was opened in
2012 in the south-central Springfield area, and provides care for
approximately 75 infant through preschool age children.
These two Silverleaf Children's Academy locations serve the needs
of a total of approximately 220 area children and their families.
The programs are high quality and offer services that local families
are seeking for their children. Specialized services at Silverleaf
Children's Academy include highly qualified teachers, instruction
in Spanish, sign language, literacy and phonics, organic meal
components, parent hospitality services, and small class sizes
within a family atmosphere.
The Formation...
of Silverleaf Children's Academy as a viable business
entity and early childhood educator is based on a vision, mission and
philosophy that are centered on consistently going beyond expectations
for the children and families we serve. The programs currently in
operation are only the beginning of what we hope to accomplish for
children and families in the central Illinois community and beyond
as we invest time, finances, and effort in improving these programs
and adding new locations in the future.
The services rendered to staff and families through Silverleaf Children's Academy are to be
dimensional and rich, giving these individuals, and the community at
large a program that produces a positive impact, both in the short
and long term. The vision set forward is focused on serving children
and their families in a manner that is consistent with recognizing
the importance of a well planned physical space, high quality staff,
and a curriculum based on both academic achievement and social and
emotional well-being. Additionally, Silverleaf Children's Academy
envisions excellence through offering special services to staff and
families to enhance their experience within our facilities.