Peppermint Stick Children's Center is a pre-school and daycare center that encourages learning and fun for young children. The school was founded 40 years ago and prides itself on creating a safe environment for children where they can learn and develop. It offers toddler classes ages 15 to 24 months, full- and half-day kindergarten, before and after school programs that include school pick-up, and summer camp. Full day childcare is available for children between the ages of 15 months and 12 years. Peppermint Stick has playground equipment, provides all meals, offers flexible schedules and is DCFS licensed. The staff of long-term teachers create a positive learning environment for the little ones.