Welcome to Shepherd’s Flock!

Child care led by Grace.

Shepherd’s Flock is an intergenerational child care center that has been lovingly serving Arlington Heights families since 1997. Conveniently located on the Lutheran Home campus, we provide professional child care and developmentally informed education in a faith-filled, intergenerational environment for children aged six weeks up until kindergarten.

Our hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To inquire about availability in our programs, call (847) 368-7391 or fill out the inquiry form below.

A curriculum that cares.

Shepherd’s Flock is proud to offer a developmental child care program geared toward building a positive self-image in the child. We place an emphasis on developing spiritual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills through self-led play. Low, open shelving is used to spark inspiration and imagination, creating learning centers of art, blocks, science, math, manipulative games, dramatic play, music, books and language. We encourage children to freely explore and then initiate their own activities.

We also provide Christian Education as part of the daily curriculum through Bible stories and related music and crafts. Teacher-child relationships are geared to provide an atmosphere of love and understanding, while emphasizing the welfare and personality development of each child and their family.

Programming

Our program welcomes children of all backgrounds, and ministers to the whole child in the following ways:

  • Spiritually, by teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through grace.
  • Emotionally, by encouraging positive self-esteem through a stable atmosphere of love, affirmation and understanding offered by staff, volunteers and residents of Lutheran Home.
  • Intellectually, by stimulating intellectual growth through an age-appropriate curriculum including experiences in art, math, science, language, literature, social studies, music, movement and cooking.
  • Physically, by providing safe, clean and healthy environments where teachers provide learning experiences that encourage physical movement and growth.
  • Socially, by encouraging attitudes of cooperation and respect for one another and providing opportunities to make new friends, both young and old.
Fun for all

Fun for all ages.

Shepherd’s Flock partners with Lutheran Home residents for group activities. Both younger and older participants love spending time together, and many forge lasting friendships. From trick or treating in the fall to picnics and parades in the summer, our cohort of volunteer grandmas and grandpas always makes the day more special. Intergenerational programs are designed in accordance with the guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Field trips

Shepherd’s Flock met the eligibility requirements AGAIN for the SILVER ExceleRate Illinois Circle of Quality! The Shepherd’s Flock team have accomplished this every year since 2016.

SILVER ExceleRate Illinois Circle of Quality
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Explore Our Different Age Groups.

Teachers:
Miss Carrie – since 2022
Miss Diana – since 2023
Miss Grace – since 2024

We provide the following:

  • Personalized care for each child based on their individual needs and schedules.
  • Warm, meaningful interactions provided by loving primary caregivers who are professionals in the early childhood field. Teachers spend one-on-one time with each infant to instill trust and provide a healthy learning environment.
  • Areas for active exploration including soft mats for tummy time and gross motor development mirrors to promote social-emotional development and a variety of different textured books and toys to explore.
  • A separate room for eight babies a day, with our ratio being one staff person for every four babies. As the ages of the children vary, so do their schedules.
  • We adhere to individual schedules as the children develop.

Parents will bring:

  • Either breast milk or formula for feedings, and jar food.
  • Diapers, wipes and extra clothing.

Parents have the opportunity to attend parent-teacher conferences twice throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. These meetings occur in May and November.

The Teachers:
Ms. Elaine – since 2024
Ms. Yaslin – since 2024
Ms. Maddie – since 2024
Ms. JulieAnn – since 2025

We provide the following:

  • Focus on helping each child transition from infant to toddlerhood as teachers work on language development and self-help skills.
  • An individualized curriculum that promotes exploration and celebrates each important milestone as children move from infancy to the self-directed toddlerhood stage.
  • A room designed for babies on the move: warm rugs, cozy areas and gross motor centers throughout the classroom.
  • Room for eight toddlers a day, with our ratio being one staff person for four toddlers. The children in the Star classroom follow a daily schedule. The Star Room teachers plan activities each day. The children eat meals at child-sized tables and drink from sippy cups.
  • The children are engaged in a lot of motor time, either in our indoor tree room, at our outdoor playground or by taking walks on our beautiful campus.

Parents will bring:

  • Diapers, wipes, extra clothing and naptime snuggies.

Parents have the opportunity to attend parent-teacher conferences twice throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. These meetings occur in May and November.

The Teachers:
Miss Katherine – since 2024
Miss Patrycja – since 2022
Miss Dana – since 2017
Miss Katie – since 1997
Miss Maureen – since 2003

We provide the following:

  • The growth and independence of toddlers by encouraging social-emotional skills.
  • Learning centers which provide children the opportunity to engage in a variety of small group activities throughout the day.
  • Focus on structured group schedule versus previously individualized routines to promote social growth.
  • Children in the Lambs room are introduced to diapering routines in the potty as part of the first step to potty training.
  • Encouragement for lots of hands-on exploration and sensory experiences for the curious minds of toddlers.
  • The introduction to Spanish as a second language begins in the Lambs room.
  • A room for 13 students a day, with our ratio being one staff person to every five children. The Lambs room children have a full day of various activities planned by the teachers. This includes art and sensory experiences, math and science, dramatic play and small motor activities such as puzzles and small blocks.

Parents will bring:

  • Diapers, wipes, extra clothing and naptime snuggies.

Parents have the opportunity to attend parent-teacher conferences twice throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. These meetings occur in May and November.

The Teachers:
Miss Anissa – since 2016
Miss Patrycja – since 2022
Miss Yaslin – since 2024

​We provide the following:

  • Our Rainbow children continue to become more independent thinkers and explorers. With more choices throughout the day in learning centers and activities, these children are getting ready for the next stages of development.
  • Teachers provide an enriching environment through intentionally planned learning activities.
  • Encouraging children to be self-motivated by offering a variety of developmentally appropriate choices throughout the day.
  • Our Spanish program continues with weekly Spanish lessons incorporated into the curriculum.
  • A room for 16 students per day, with our ratio being one staff person to eight children. The children in the Rainbow room enjoy planned preschool activities by the teachers, such as art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, math and science and small motor experiences such as puzzles, games and blocks.

Parents have the opportunity to attend parent-teacher conferences twice throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. These meetings occur in May and November.

The Teachers:
Miss Alyssa – since 2017
Miss Kristin – since 2023
Miss Zana – since 2005

What we provide:

  • Preparation for the children’s school years and beyond.
  • A learning-rich environment that aids in the development of advanced skills in core pre-academic areas such as math, science and literacy with the goal of providing experiences that will help drive success in school and promote lifelong learners.
  • Decision-making, writing and literacy, complex problem-solving.
  • Sonshine children have increased opportunities for community involvement by participating in weekly field trips.
  • A room for 20 students per day, with our ratio being one staff person to 10 children. The children in the Sonshine room enjoy planned preschool activities by the teachers, such as art and sensory experiences, dramatic play, math and science and small motor experiences like puzzles, games and blocks. Writing journals and pre-math skills are part of the curriculum each day.
  • For the final year before kindergarten, children participate in the Pre-K program where they are exposed to STEM activities along with math and literacy to help better prepare them for the next step.
  • Stretch and Grow and Elite Soccer offer classes onsite from September to May for children in Rainbow and Sonshine rooms.

Parents have the opportunity to attend parent-teacher conferences twice throughout the year to discuss their child’s progress. These meetings occur in May and November.

Tuition and Pricing.

We do our best to provide the highest quality child care possible while keeping our rates competitive and transparent, ensuring that your family receives exceptional care at a fair price. Here is our pricing structure at a glance:

  • Enrollment Fee: A non-refundable, one-time enrollment fee of $150.00 per child or $200.00 per family is required to secure your child’s placement.
  • Advance Tuition Deposit: A deposit equivalent to two weeks of tuition is due 30 days before the first day of attendance.
  • Tuition Fees: Due by the 25th of the month for the next month’s child care services and are payable by ACH online through the HiMama app.
  • Family Discounts: The youngest child will be charged full tuition. There will be a 10% discount for each additional child.
  • All fees are subject to change without notice.

Download the most up-to-date rate sheet here.

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Careers to Explore.

Moved by our mission to empower Grace-Filled living across all generations? Now is the time to consider a career opportunity with Shepherd’s Flock or Lutheran Home, a Lutheran Life Community. We are always on the lookout for professionals who can be faithful contributors toward success as skilled, committed, compassionate team members.

Positions are posted each week as they become available. We are also happy to accept online applications or resumes from exceptional, customer-focused individuals at any time.

Please use the link below to apply online or contact our Human Resources Department at (847) 368-7596.

Careers at Shepherd's Flock

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Lutheran Life Communities has been serving older adults and their families for more than 130 years. It is a legacy of always moving forward with intention, founded on the core value of our faith-based mission while being inclusive of people of all faiths, backgrounds and traditions. We enrich everyday experiences for residents, families and team members who believe life is better when lived together in the community.

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We look forward to meeting you! Call (847) 368-7391 or use the form to learn more.