Play with Purpose

Pilgrim is a private, non-profit preschool serving Oak Park, Illinois and surrounding communities.

Why Pilgrim

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The Pilgrim Promise

Pilgrim is committed to providing every child with loving learning environments that enable social, emotional, and physical growth.

Play
We believe that play serves the individual developmental needs of each child.
Growth
We foster every child's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth in a play-based environment.
Loving teachers
Our teachers nurture every child's growth through play.
Community
Our tight knit community provides emotional support and positive experiences.
Stronger together
We believe in partnering with families to support a child's growth.
Service
Parents paricipate in the school's fundraising, social activities, and governance.
 

Appreciating Diversity

Our mission is to provide exceptional care to all children while fostering each child's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth in a play-based environment. Pilgrim Community Preschool strives to create an inclusive and joyful environment that reflects the diversity of Oak Park and our surrounding communities. We welcome children and families of all races, religions, ethnic backgrounds, family structures, sexual orientations, gender identities and economic situations.

“ Play is the highest form of research.”
— Albert Einstein

Parent Appreciation

 
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Austin
Parent, Oak Park
Austin
Parent, Oak Park

The five great years at Pilgrim made all the difference in preparing our kids for kindergarten. We love Pilgrim!

Parent, Oak Park
Emily
Parent, Oak Park
Emily
Parent, Oak Park

Pilgrim was the best choice for our two kids. We love the teaching philosophy, diversity, and staff!

Parent, Oak Park
Rachel
Parent, Oak Park
Rachel
Parent, Oak Park

Pilgrim has been such a happy and safe space for both of our children.

Parent, Oak Park
Suzanne
Parent, Oak Park
Suzanne
Parent, Oak Park

Pilgrim has been such a source of love, friendship, and learning for my children. We have formed lifelong relationships with friends and neighbors through our Pilgrim family.

Parent, Oak Park
Gretchen
Parent, Oak Park
Gretchen
Parent, Oak Park

The teachers have left them with such positive and loving bonds that they will never forget. They were well prepared socially and academically for their kindergarten year, and still talk about their wonder experiences learning through play at Pilgrim.

Parent, Oak Park
Colleen
Age 8
Colleen
Age 8

I loved Pilgrim because I loved seeing my friends and learning new things. I loved all of the playtime, being with my friends, the sharing feast, painting the playset with water, and I loved all of my teachers.

Age 8
Kristen
Parent, Oak Park
Kristen
Parent, Oak Park

We’ve sent our 3 kids through Pilgrim and each year find something new we love about it. The teachers, the community, and the philosophy of play-based learning come together to inspire a love of learning, exploration, and great friendships.’

Parent, Oak Park
 

Book a Tour

Tours are held Monday - Friday 12 pm -2 pm. We also provide a virtual tour on our website. If you are interested in learning more about Pilgrim Community Preschool, contact us.