About Us


 Mission Statement

We offer an eco-friendly child care center; the first in the Chicagoland area which promotes a message of positive worldly consciousness and modern learning. Our professional teachers coupled with an eco-friendly environment facilitate the optimal growth and development of the whole child.  Each child's potential will be nurtured to build a strong foundation for their future as well as the future of our world.  Building healthy relationships with each other and our world is emphasized. Each child will be given the opportunity to grow and learn efficiently and build a strong foundation for their future.

We offer:

  • Highly trained teachers, over 90% of whom are lead-teacher or center director qualified, making our staff one of the most highly-qualified in the Chicago area.
  • A integrated curriculum that combines the best in education with an eco-conscious, conservation-based focus.
  • Healthy, organic and locally-sourced food in a peanut-free, allergy conscious environment.  Wheat-free, gluten-free and other special diets are easily provided.
  • Non-toxic cleaning and laundry supplies for a healthy indoor environment.
  • 98% of the teaching staff is CPR and First Aid Certified.   
  • Thoughtfully and individually selected toys and furnishings made primarily from sustainably harvested wood.  Our toys are non-toxic and free of all but the safest plastics.
  • Stainless steel serving bowls, plates and cups to reduce waste and provide a toxin-free dining experience.
  • Organic mattresses and cot covers.
  • A facility that was built to LEED for Commercial Interior Standards, including abundant daylight with UV filters, toxic-free paints and finishes, low-flow child-sized toilets and Energy-Star appliances.
  • A beautiful private outdoor play space with an organic vegetable garden.
  • Easy automatic electronic payment system for paper waste reduction.
  • Free short-term parking and convenient pick-up/drop-off loading zone.  $10 all-day parking is available for parents who wish to park and bike or walk to work.
  • Many more details make Little Green Tree House a special place.  Arrange a tour today!