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Montessori Kids Universe Bannockburn

Welcome to Montessori Kids Universe Bannockburn

At Montessori Kids Universe Bannockburn, we believe that every child is born with a natural curiosity and an incredible capacity to learn. Our mission is to nurture that potential by creating a warm, inspiring, and enriching environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive.

We are more than just a school—we are a community that values individuality, celebrates diversity, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Our authentic Montessori curriculum, combined with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education, ensures your child receives a well-rounded, modern foundation that prepares them for a bright future.

Why Choose MKU Bannockburn?

1. Nurture:
From infants as young as 6 weeks to children aged 6 years, we provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment tailored to their unique developmental needs. Your child will feel valued and cared for every step of the way.

2. Inspire:
Our Montessori classrooms and natural play spaces ignite curiosity and creativity. Children explore, question, and learn at their own pace, building confidence and a love for discovery.

3. Educate:
With individualized lessons, hands-on learning, and a strong foundation in core academics, we ensure your child gains the skills and knowledge they need for future success.

What Makes MKU Bannockburn Special?

    • A Unique Focus on Early Development:
      We are proud to serve infants and toddlers, a rare offering in the Montessori community. This early start allows your child to grow in an environment that fosters independence and foundational skills.
    • Healthy, Multicultural Meals:
      Our catering partner provides fresh, mostly organic meals with a variety of flavors & textures, including multicultural dishes, soups, proteins, fruits, and vegetables. These meals are designed to inspire a love of healthy eating and encourage a diverse palate.
    • Natural Play and Exploration:
      Our outdoor space is a multi-sensory haven featuring a water play area, mud kitchen, and natural climbing structures. Connecting children with nature supports emotional well-being, fosters creativity, and reduces stress and anxiety.
    • Family Partnerships:
      Montessori is a lifestyle, and we work with families to create consistency between school and home. By fostering independence and responsibility at both, we help your child build life skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.
    • Community Events and Celebrations:
      We host family events like fall and holiday gatherings, cultural celebrations, and milestones to bring our community together and celebrate your child’s achievements.

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

At MKU Bannockburn, we are here to Nurture, Inspire, and Educate your child, creating a foundation for lifelong success. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss the opportunity to join our incredible program.

Our contact list will be live soon—stay tuned! Can’t wait? Call us at 224-581-0010 for more information—we’re happy to help!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the MKU Bannockburn family!

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School Information

Ages Served

Infant

6 Weeks -
1 Year Old

Toddler

1 Year -
2 Years Old

Pre-Primary

2 Years -
3 Years Old

Primary

3 Years -
6 Years Old

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday

7:00 am -
6:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday

Closed

School Calendar

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The MKU Difference

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What Sets us apart?

EVERYTHING!

Our school is the premier international early childhood franchise offering an authentic Montessori-Reggio inspired curriculum. Childcare, preschool, and daycare centers only cover a fraction of what your child needs. We have created a unique learning experience, integrating the Montessori philosophy with our proprietary DaVinci Kids art and science curriculum. Children benefit from a learning experience enriched with gardening, foreign language, yoga, music, and cooking.

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We Develop Leaders!

Through the time-tested Montessori curriculum, integrated with our proprietary DaVinci Kids curriculum; young minds ignite with creativity! Our children are free to make choices through the guidance of nurturing teachers in several educational disciplines. Self-confidence and independent thinking begin to develop as the child learns to love learning.

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A Time-Tested Approach

The Bannockburn, IL area’s Montessori Kids Universe educational approach is unique compared with traditional child care, daycare, and preschools. The MKU child-centered focus aligns with their natural ability to be explorers; preparing the child for a lifelong love of learning. MKU classrooms are carefully prepared environments; providing abundant resources for the child. DaVinci Kids; the MKU proprietary enrichment curriculum, opens the child’s mind to art, science, technology, engineering, and math. Children learn while doing; sparking creativity and natural curiosity.

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More than a Daycare.
We Care!

MKU Bannockburn provides a high-quality; authentic Montessori educational environment for children 6 weeks through 6 years. Compared with traditional daycare; a child attending an MKU school will be Nurtured, Inspired and Educated.

Each child will learn independent practical life skills, social graces and courtesies as well as reading, writing and mathematics. The materials and lessons in our Montessori environment serve specific educational purposes while engaging children to love learning. Montessori Kids Universe children benefit from a rich curriculum; foreign languages, gardening, cooking, music and yoga!

Montessori Kids Universe is where children learn to love learning!

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MKU Bannockburn Programs

Infant Program

At MKU Bannockburn, our infant care environment is cozy, warm, and specially designed for mobility.

Toddlers

The toddler years are the time when children use their bodies, senses and emerging problem-solving skills to make sense of their world, in ways  most meaningful and effective for them.

Pre-Primary

Our Pre-Primary program is far more than childcare or a traditional classroom. While your little ones will be in a safe, age-appropriate setting, they’ll also be able to satisfy their curiosity and learn about the world around them.

Primary
Program

The MKU Primary program offers a unique, mixed-age classroom environment, for children approximately 3 to 6 years old. Here, children engage in individual learning experiences, as well as one-on-one learning experiences which are integral to the Montessori method.

 

Around the World Curriculum

During the summer our children pack their suitcases, grab their passports, and take a fantasy trip through-out the world in our Around-the-World summer curriculum.

Davinci
Kids

DaVinci Kids, the MKU proprietary enrichment curriculum was developed with the objective to foster creativity in our children through the arts and sciences.

 

MKU Enrichment

Learning in our schools extends far beyond basic language development and building foundational mathematical skills. Extending beyond the traditional elements of the Montessori classroom, at Montessori Kids Universe we offer our students a wide range of MKU enrichment activities. Each of the enrichment activities that we offer provides a different benefit and a different experience.

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Yoga

Yoga has many benefits that we believe are important for our students. Physically yoga enhances flexibility, strength, coordination and body awareness. Mentally, yoga improves concentration and provides a sense of calmness and relaxation.

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Gardening

Children love planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables in our schools. Watching the plants in our beautiful gardens come to life and then enjoying the fruits of their labor! Our MKU children enjoy working in our gardens several times per week.

Contact MKU Bannockburn

We are proud to nurture, inspire and educate children, intrinsically developing a lifelong love of learning. Contact MKU Bannockburn with the contact information below.

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