Next Generation School Preschool & Early Education

05/15/2026

A few summer spots just opened up! ☀️Call 217-356-6398 to schedule a tour. We’d love to meet your family!

05/11/2026

The infants explored a new sensory art experience using peppers to create colorful artwork! The children used peppers as stamps, discovering different shapes, textures, and patterns while strengthening their fine motor skills in curiosity through hands-on exploration. Some infants also enjoyed a small supervised taste and small experience, engaging their senses as they learned through play. 🌶️🫑😍🎨

05/07/2026

Today our little learners explored gardening through hands-on sensory play and discovery, while being introduced to new gardening techniques and experiences. 🪏🧑‍🌾🌸

05/05/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine☀️, our two-year-olds are hard at work learning and growing! From hands-on activities to learning academics, our little learners, stay engaged, curious and excited every day. We are so proud of their progress and love watching them build new skills through play and discovery! 💛 Learning never stops here!

05/04/2026

A brand new week means new opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun together! 🎨📚 From creative play to hands-on learning, we’re ready to make this week full of smiles, laughter, and discovery. 💡

04/27/2026

04/21/2026

Exploration in the older infant room focused on bugs and the transformation from caterpillars to butterflies. Through sensory play, soft toy insects, and simple visuals, infants were introduced to the concept of change in a gentle, engaging way. Teachers used descriptive language and songs to support early learning while children explored textures, movement, and cause-and-effect. This experience encouraged curiosity, observation, and early connections to the natural world.

04/02/2026

Sunny days & playground plays! ☀️ 😎