AtoZ Preschool

BCS Performing Arts in Villa Park is a dedicated performing arts academy that serves students aged 2 to 18, focusing on those with diverse talents and abilities. The school's core mission is to empower each student through exceptional training in dance, music, and acting, ensuring they feel valued, accepted, and motivated. BCS offers a comprehensive range of programs, including recreational and pre-professional dance classes, acro and tumbling training, private music lessons in various instruments, and acting courses that encompass stage performance and musical theatre. What sets BCS apart is its commitment to fostering confidence and personal growth in students while maintaining a results-focused approach. The academy features state-of-the-art facilities that include four studios with sprung marley flooring, a tumbling room, a 60-seat black box theatre, and dedicated music rooms. With an emphasis on low student-teacher ratios and strong family partnerships, BCS creates a nurturing environment where students can thrive both artistically and personally.

Chibi L. Teng founded Montessori Children's Academy in 1983, and for more than 42 years our independent school on a tree-lined Villa Park street has cared for and taught children from 6 weeks to 6 years old using the philosophy, methods and materials of Dr. Maria Montessori. Children move through five classrooms: the Nido Room for infants from 6 weeks to 15 months, the Purple Room for toddlers from 15 to 24 months, the Green Room for 2- and 3-year-olds, and two primary rooms, Red and Yellow, for ages 3 to 6. Primary students have uninterrupted Montessori work time, and we offer an advanced kindergarten extended-day program, Spanish, a formal music curriculum, art, sports, field trips, a family musical production and summer camp. Outdoor time is a priority on our large playground and on neighborhood nature walks. We are licensed by DCFS and belong to the American Montessori Society and the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools. All staff hold infant and child CPR and first aid certification, doors stay locked with access for enrolled families only, and we are open weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

North Elementary School is home to about 420 Penguins in kindergarten through fifth grade in Villa Park School District 45. Our motto sums up what we expect of students: responsible, resilient and ready to excel. Grade level and building teams meet often to review student data and plan instruction around what each class needs next. Our work with PBIS and social emotional learning has earned Platinum recognition from the state of Illinois three years running. Students can join Boys Club, Girls Club, Conservation Club, Chorus, Drumline, K-Kids, Safety Patrol and Welcome Buddies, and older students play in district band and orchestra with support from our Music Boosters. Our PTA runs academic and social programs through the year, including Trunk or Treat, movie nights and winter parties, and our school community celebrates art and culture with events such as Frida Fest and a holiday Posada. We also offer a school meal program and district transportation.