Easter Seals Disability Services

The Lily Garden
Child Development Center
Villa Park, IL

The Lily Garden provides child care services for children six weeks through six years of age in a nurturing environment where children learn and grow together.

What's New at The Lily Garden

Motivated to succeed: Easter Seals child-care center helped set alumnus on road to achievement
The Daily Herald, the largest suburban Chicago newspaper, featured the 25th anniversary of The Lily Garden with a wonderful feature article on Sam Williams, an inspiring alumnus of our child care program. Read the full article by clicking on the link above.


Visit our tribute page to help provide needed services and resources for The Lily Garden.

Program Philosophy
Children learn best when provided with experiences in a play-based environment that is positive, nurturing and developmentally appropriate.  Play is the most significant avenue for learning. Using play as learning medium the curriculum fosters growth and development. As an inclusive child care setting, children and families learn to appreciate, respect and appreciate the uniqueness of all children.

View the developmental milestones our staff helps each child achieve so that they develope the appropriate skills for their age.

Program Mission
Our mission is to foster independence, compassion, knowledge and respect for all children.  We are committed to providing an environment where all families are valued, supported and encouraged.

Program Features
- Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm
- Licensed and inspected by DCFS, Health Department and the State Fire Marshal
- All Staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid 
- Staff members attend annual health and safety in-services, as well as in-services on child development and inclusion
- Additional services include a parent liaison, special needs coordinator, audiologist, social worker and a team of licensed therapists

The Lily Garden Child Development Center offers the following services to meet your family's needs:

Child Care - Full and part-time child care is available for children from the community, children enrolled in therapy services, their siblings and children of Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region employees.

Drop In - This service are available for children while parents are volunteering at the Center and to the siblings of children receiving services.  It is available on a limited basis and enrollment forms must be completed prior to attendance.  Please call the Child Development Center Director to obtain enrollment information at least 24 hours prior to the date needed to check availability as well as current cost/hour.

Individualized Programs
Infant:  This classroom provides a nurturing and stimulating envrionment for children six weeks through 15 months of age.  Infants need a consistant nurturing and stimulating environment. This is achieved through infant/teacher interaction in areas of floor play, reading books, blowing bubbles, songs, conversation and mealtimes.

Toddler:  This classroom focuses on developing social skills and self-esteem, encouraging curiosity, independence and language development.  Toddlers are curious, active explorers of the world around them. Sensory experiences are priority at this stage of development. We create opportunities to allow the toddlers to manipulate, taste and touch items, listen to stories and songs and enhance their budding verbal skills by talking and singing with friends and teachers.

Preschool:  This program encourages self-help, social skills, pre-writing and pre-math development while fostering positive group interactions. 

Pre-K:  This program focuses on school readiness and problem-solving. Children are encouraged to make choices and participate in independent activities. Preparing for school readiness and success is accomplished through a variety of cognitive games, activities and projects.

Please contact Kelly Lopresti at 630.261.6283 or email us at for more information and to schedule a tour of The Lily Garden Child Development Center!