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Fostering early curiosity and a lifelong love for learning
Nestled in the charming community of Westmont, IL, South Elementary School offers a nurturing and stimulating preschool environment where young learners can flourish. Our program is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning in children at the pivotal pre-kindergarten stage. Through engaging, play-based activities and a curriculum rich in early literacy, math concepts, and social-emotional development, we provide a strong foundation for future academic success. We believe in celebrating each child's unique strengths and fostering a sense of wonder as they explore the world around them. At South Elementary School, our dedicated and experienced educators create a warm, supportive atmosphere that encourages active participation and discovery. We prioritize individualized attention, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported as they grow. Our facilities on West Dallas Street are equipped to provide a safe and vibrant space for children to learn, play, and interact. We are committed to building strong partnerships with families, working together to create a seamless and positive educational journey for our youngest students. South Elementary School is more than just a preschool; it's a place where bright futures begin, and where lifelong memories are made in a community that cares.
Where it sits in the neighborhood
No recent illness reports for this school in the last 90 days.
Be the first to reportHow does this school handle sickness?
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What parents should know about illness at South Elementary School
This is the community health page for South Elementary School, a preschool in Westmont, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what parents in this community have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at South Elementary School in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Peak season
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- AllergiesVery common
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Very common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- Common
Year-round, worse in cool months
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Good to knowWhat spreads fastest in a room of little kids
Infants and toddlers at South Elementary School share toys, tables, and naptime space, and they are still learning to cover coughs. That combination means illness moves through a room in days rather than weeks, and the first sign is often a change in appetite or sleep rather than a fever.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease and stomach bugs spread through shared toys and diapering areas
- RSV and croup hit hardest under age two, and breathing changes matter more than temperature
- Pinkeye and impetigo travel on hands, towels, and nap mats
- A child can be contagious a day or two before any symptom shows up
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to South Elementary School?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
South Elementary School is one of many preschools in Westmont tracked on Ickly. September activity around Westmont tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60559 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.
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A mom in Chicago created this app: Ickly shows what illnesses are going around at South Elementary School right now. I follow it so I know what we might be walking into. Follow our school here: https://ickly.com/schools/IL/westmont/south-elementary-school-il?utm_source=parent_share&utm_medium=share_kit&utm_campaign=school_share&utm_content=text
Other schools near South Elementary School
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Explore nearby schools
Illness rarely stops at one campus. These are the pages parents check alongside this one.
Other schools in Westmont
- C. E. Miller Elementary SchoolElementary
- Holy Trinity SchoolSchool
- J. T. Manning Elementary SchoolElementary
- Maercker Elementary SchoolElementary
- Westmont High SchoolHigh
- Westmont Junior High SchoolMiddle
- Westview Hills Middle SchoolMiddle
Common questions
What is going around at South Elementary School?
No sickness has been logged at South Elementary School in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at South Elementary School?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by preschool and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at South Elementary School?
Yes. Follow South Elementary School with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.
How do I log a sick day for my child at South Elementary School?
Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at South Elementary School.
Is South Elementary School in Westmont, IL?
Yes. South Elementary School is a preschool in Westmont, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
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