Ottawa Opportunity School

Ottawa Opportunity School Founded in 1968. Our mission is to serve children and families in our community by providing a high quality, affordable early childhood program.

We are a NAEYC accredited preschool in Ottawa, Illinois. Programs are available for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. Our objective is to serve all families regardless of their ability to pay. This financial assistance is provided by many generous and caring groups and individuals in the community such as the Child Welfare Guild and Sunrise Rotary. Ottawa Opportunity School
114 E. Jefferson St, Ottawa, Illinois 61350
815-433-2731

We can’t wait to see everyone during our school visits this week!
08/23/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone during our school visits this week!

08/18/2026
✨ Meet our Amazing Teaching Team ✨We’re so lucky to have this group of caring, creative, and dedicated teachers who make...
08/14/2026

✨ Meet our Amazing Teaching Team ✨

We’re so lucky to have this group of caring, creative, and dedicated teachers who make Opportunity School such a special place. We can’t wait for you to get to know them this year!

Back: Laura Zarwell, Ashley Buckingham, Rikki Rivera, Amy Marek, and Cim Hardt

Front: Jillian Pender, Aubrey Cavallini, Suzannah Etscheid, Heather Dunlap, Shelly Swartz, Katie Duggan, and Lori Trolinger Not pictured: Tory Sipula

These former Explorers start their senior year of high school today! This was my first year teaching the Explorers, so ...
08/12/2026

These former Explorers start their senior year of high school today! This was my first year teaching the Explorers, so it’s really fun to see them getting ready to finish the educational journey they started years ago. Wishing them all the best!🙂

- Mrs. Trolinger

We have a few spots left in our Friday morning Explorer class! If your child will be 2 years old by September 1, they’re...
08/05/2026

We have a few spots left in our Friday morning Explorer class!

If your child will be 2 years old by September 1, they’re eligible to join this class, designed just for our youngest learners. Explorer classes meet once a week alongside a parent or caregiver.

Check out or website or contact us for more information!

We still have a few openings for the upcoming school year! Children who are 2 by September 1st can join our Explorer cla...
06/30/2026

We still have a few openings for the upcoming school year! Children who are 2 by September 1st can join our Explorer class—meeting once a week with a caregiver in a warm, play-based setting.

Spots are limited—call or email us for more details!

We still have a few openings in our Explorer classes. Please share!
06/04/2026

We still have a few openings in our Explorer classes. Please share!

We loved seeing all of our families fill up the sanctuary for the presentation of our graduates. What a special morning!
05/20/2026

We loved seeing all of our families fill up the sanctuary for the presentation of our graduates. What a special morning!

What a beautiful day to celebrate our 2026 graduates! We wish all of them the best days ahead as they prepare for kinde...
05/20/2026

What a beautiful day to celebrate our 2026 graduates! We wish all of them the best days ahead as they prepare for kindergarten. We’re so glad you started your education journey with us. ♥️

Address

114 E Jefferson Street
Ottawa, IL
61350

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

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