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Ronald Knox Montessori School

Preschool in Wilmette, IL 60091

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Fostering independence and discovery in a joyful Montessori preschool.

Ronald Knox Montessori School, nestled in the welcoming community of Wilmette, IL, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where young learners in Pre-K can truly thrive. Located at 2031 Elmwood Avenue, this preschool embraces the renowned Montessori philosophy, fostering a child-centered approach that encourages independence, discovery, and a lifelong love of learning. Here, children are guided to explore their innate curiosity through hands-on materials, practical life activities, and a carefully prepared classroom designed to support their natural development. The school's dedicated educators are committed to observing each child's unique pace and interests, providing individualized support that helps build confidence and essential skills. From developing fine motor control and early literacy to cultivating social grace and problem-solving abilities, the curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to support holistic growth. Ronald Knox Montessori School believes in creating a strong foundation for future academic success while cherishing the joy and wonder of early childhood, preparing children not just for school, but for life.

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What parents should know about illness at Ronald Knox Montessori School

This is the community health page for Ronald Knox Montessori School, a preschool in Wilmette, 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 Ronald Knox Montessori 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

    Summer and early fall

    • Mild fever and fussiness
    • Painful mouth sores
    • Red spots or blisters on hands and feet
  • Very common

    Back-to-school season

    • Persistent scalp itching
    • Tickling feeling in hair
    • Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
  • Common

    Back-to-school spike

    • Red or pink eye whites
    • Itchy or gritty feeling
    • Watery or yellow discharge
  • Allergies
    Common

    Spring pollen, fall ragweed

    • Sneezing fits
    • Itchy or watery eyes
    • Clear runny nose
Good to know

What spreads fastest in a room of little kids

Infants and toddlers at Ronald Knox Montessori 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 school

When can my child go back to Ronald Knox Montessori 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
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How illness travels between nearby schools

Ronald Knox Montessori School is one of many preschools in Wilmette tracked on Ickly. August activity around Wilmette 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 60091 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.

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No sickness has been logged at Ronald Knox Montessori 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.

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Is Ronald Knox Montessori School in Wilmette, IL?

Yes. Ronald Knox Montessori School is a preschool in Wilmette, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

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