Deep in the heartland of America, nestled between the mighty Mississippi and the shimmering shores of Lake Michigan, lies the enchanting state of Illinois. It's a place where towering skyscrapers dance with the clouds in Chicago, and endless fields of corn sway in a symphony of green in the countryside. But Illinois isn't just about towering buildings and tickling cornstalks. Oh no, sirree! It's also home to a special group of kids brimming with imagination, ready to embark on a journey of magical words and whimsical tales. These are the Illinois Wordsmith Whizz-kids, known for their extraordinary writing abilities. They can spin stories that would make even the sleepiest of sloths jump up in amazement and the grumpiest of grizzly bears chuckle with delight! Leading this band of young, creative geniuses is the eccentric, hilarious Professor Pencilvester. With his rainbow-tinted glasses, a hat full of magic erasers, and a seemingly ordinary pencil tucked behind his ear, he encourages the Whizz-kids to scribble their dreams and doodle their wildest fantasies onto paper. Every day, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young authors gather around Professor Pencilvester, their faces glowing with excitement. They'd huddle in their cozy writing corner, with the Professor's pet, Inkspot the inky iguana, snoozing nearby. With a twinkle in his eye and a grin stretched ear-to-ear, Professor Pencilvester would announce, "Alright Whizz-kids, let's power up our pencils and dive into the world of words!" And just like that, the room would fill with the sound of stories and the magic of imagination, as these Illinois kids embarked on another exciting writing adventure!
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IN 2001, THE LORD BEGAN TO MOVE IN ORDER TO MAKE A DREAM BECOME REALITY. AN OPPORTUNITY AROSE FOR A MINISTRY TO PURCHASE A PARTICULAR PIECE OF LAND OWNED BY THE DUPONT CORPORATION. THIS FORMER DUPONT POWDER PLANT SAT ON APPROXIMATELY 1,200 ACRES OF LAND NEAR GARDENDALE, ALABAMA. IN SPITE OF SKEPTICISM FROM PEOPLE, GOD HAD PLANS FOR THIS LAND. IN 2008, THE MINISTRY WAS BLESSED WITH THE FULL 1,200 ACRES OF LAND AND IT IS NOW KNOWN AS CORNERSTONE RANCH. At Cornerstone Ranch, God was faithful and true to His purpose. Starting in 2001, He began to move and create an opportunity for a dream to become a reality. The Dupont Corporation owned a former powder plant which sat on 1,200 acres of land near Gardendale, Alabama. Despite people's skepticism, God had His own plan for the property. In 2008, the ministry was blessed with the full 1,200 acres and with God's grace, the dream became a reality. Cornerstone Ranch stands as a testament to God's faithfulness and grace.
At Glenview Community Church Nursery School, we’re proud to have been serving families since 1947. Our school offers a play-based, non-sectarian curriculum that encompasses social, emotional, physical and cognitive concepts. We strive to meet the needs of each individual child while adjusting the learning environment as they grow and develop. We’re honored to be one of the most highly regarded Nursery Schools on the North Shore, and are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. With over 500 criteria within 10 program standards, our school is sure to provide a quality program for your child.