Evanston Day Nursery

1835 Grant Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 864-9700

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HomeBASE
 
HomeBASE is committed to providing high quality before* and after-school enrichment to children ages 5-9 years old.  The program provides an activity-based, child-centered curriculum that is designed to respond to the developmental needs of school-age children. 
 
*Before school care is only available to students attending Kingsley school.
 

 
HomeBASE offers a variety of activities including homework time, art projects, nutritious snacks, computers, various games, and outdoor activities.  We also offer homework tutoring several times a week.
 


Daily Schedule
 


2:20 - 3:15
 

    
 
   
BUS DROP-OFF & WALK OVER
3:15 - 4:00

     
ARRIVAL OF CHILDREN/GREETING
-Snack is available
-Games/Blocks/Dramatic Play/Free Play
4:00 - 4:15

     
CLUB TIME
-Announcements made
-Group Activities

4:15 - 5:00
     
OUTDOOR TIME (Optional)
4:15 - 5:00

     
THEMED CLUB TIME (Optional)
-Children sign-up for various 6-week clubs
 ie: Animal Club, Cooking Club, Detective Club
5:00 - 5:30

   

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
      -Arts & Crafts       -Sports
      -Cooking              -Science Activities
     -Drama/Music                                 
5:30 - 6:00      
                    QUIET PLAY
   -Book Reading     -Board Games

 
 

*Transportation to EDN is provided by Alltown Bus Service 
Please contact Evanston School District 65 Transportation Director Roger Allen (847) 859-8019 for more information & to request drop off at EDN through your child's school. Bus transportation is at the discretion of District 65.


 
   
The HomeBASE school-age program is on-site each afternoon from 3-6pm for children who attend schools in the Evanston School District 65 area. Programming is offered for most public school holidays including institute and in-service days during the school year.
 
     
EDN's homework tutoring program Students Helping Students bridges Northwestern University students with the students enrolled in HomeBASE for homework assistance, tutoring and mentoring several times a week.
Phone: 847.864.9700
Fax: 847.864.9710
Email: evanstondaynursery@sbcglobal.net