About Us
Since 1978
About Us
Since 1978
Top Rated Preschool & Daycare Serving Chicago, IL
Kids’ Work in 1978
Andy, a little boy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, watched his mother pack her work bag and asked, “What are you doing mommy?”
“Getting ready for work,” she replied.
As he gathered his things, she asked him the same and he answered: “I’m getting ready for kids work.”
And thus little Andy named Kids’ Work in 1978.
Our Core Values
integrity
A Devotion to What is Right
RESPECT
Thoughtful, Considerate, & Fair
support
Assistance & Caring
positivity
Constructive & Optimistic
BALANCE
Healthy & Comfortable Proportion
enlightenment
Greater Knowledge
or Understanding
distinction
Set Apart From Others
in Excellence
A Safe Place for Children To Explore
Blended Hands-On Academic Learning Concept
NIPSA Accreditation – a Mark of Excellence
Kids’ Work Chicago Riverview is proud to be accredited by NIPSA (National Independent Private School Association). The organization surveyed our school in 16 different areas, from philosophy, curriculum, organization, safety, and staff to student services, parent community, our building, finances, and more. The visiting delegates were so impressed with the teachers and their interactions with the children, the parents’ positive reviews of the school, and our “meticulously maintained early childhood program.” We are so proud and so grateful for our Kids’ Work community and are so happy to hold this mark of distinction!
Kids’ Work Today
Meet Sarah Cudnik
Owner & Executive Director
“I grew up in my Mom’s in-home daycare, the original Kids’ Work, and believe that children learn best when they are loved, supported and provided with the opportunity to explore the world around them.”
Meet Lynda MacHaila
Founder & Proprietor
As the original founder of Kids’ Work, with more than 30 years of early learning experience, Lynda’s nurturing and hands-on approach have provided generations of children with the scaffolding needed to confidently embark on their path toward graduation and success.
Family born, family run, and family centric, the Kids’ Work team understands the unique needs of busy parents, the need for social-emotional integration in early learning, as well as the need for a return to the most crucial Kids’ Work: play.
“Helping children explore and learn in a hands-on environment brings me happiness, and I’m committed to the continued growth and evolution of Kids’ Work Chicago. It is here that we’ll learn something new and laugh every day; in doing so, we will change the world.”
