Welcome

Thank you for your interest in The Big Barn Preschool. The Big Barn is named so because we are located in a barn! The Preschool is in a 150+ year old barn that has been completely renovated. The barn was stripped and new interior walls and floors (with radiant floor heating!!) were added.

The Big Barn is also home to Christ Community Mennonite Church. As the Church renovated the barn located on their property a major consideration was the Preschool they planned to house in the Barn. The Church feels that there is a need in the community for high quality full day preschool as well as half-day preschool that will reach many families looking for the best educational experience and quality, loving care for their children.

We at The Big Barn believe that all people deserve and should be granted the respect that we ourselves expect. Even the smallest child deserves respect, can make important contributions and is driven to learn. Our expectations as the adults in a child's life and the environment they live and learn in shape who they will become.
Research has shown that the first five years of a person's life are the most important. It is during this time that our perceptions and expectations regarding the world and people around us and, most importantly, our perceptions and expectations regarding ourselves and our contributions to the world are formed. Our primary goal is to enable children to develop a positive self image through social exchanges with peers and caring adults, positive learning experiences that are developed with children's differences in mind and an environment that encourages each person to develop to their fullest potential.

Please explore this website to find out more about The Big Barn Preschool and then contact us at 847-895-3257 to set up an appointment to tour The Big Barn and find out more about our program.

Mary Fisher, Director and Tasha Cannon, Assistant Director

The Big Barn Preschool is a DCFS licensed facility.