Business Partnerships

Building Contact:

Leah Steinhauser-Walsh, 2006-2007 Business Partnership Liaison
E-mail: leah_steinhauser@ipsd.org
Work Phone: 375-1043 or 375-3030

Our current School Business Partnerships are as follows:

• SportCo Rehabilitiation
  
  762 Shoreline Drive #200
  Aurora, IL 60504
  630-820-9500 phone
  630-820-9504 fax
  http://www.sportco1.com/

Partner Contact(s):
Dr. Mark Glynn, Chiropractic Physician

In 2006, Indian Prairie Preschool started a new business partnership with SportCo Rehabilitation.  They are conveniently located next to the preschool and provide chiropractic care, massage therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises and nutritional counseling.  Dr. Glynn and his staff kicked-off our partnership by providing free consultation and chair massages to the preschool staff.  He also provided information packets for our PTA meeting.  We look forward to continuing this partnership in the future.

• Aurora Fire Department

Central Station
75 North Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505
630-897-7821

Station #8
100 N. Gregory Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
630-898-7030

Partner Contacts:
Battalion Chief Gary Pozzi – Central Station
Captain Chomiak – Station #8

This partnership was established for the 2002-2003 school year with Aurora Fire Department. This partnership was sparked by a field trip to the Aurora Fire Station because of the events of 9-11 World Trade Center disaster. On November 19, 2001, staff from the preschool and Aurora firefighters worked together at the fire station to cook a chili luncheon. They then served the luncheon from their fire trucks to the staff from the preschool and the District Education Center where staff and parents raised over $2000 that was given to the 9-11 relief fund.

Since that time, the men from Aurora Fire Department have come to visit the preschool to give talks on fire safety in October. The Firemen of Station #8 also visit the preschool each April for the "Month of the Young Child." At that time, the Aurora Fire Department participates in our "On FIRE for Reading" Program. The firemen attend the preschool throughout the month to read to the children and demonstrate the importance of literacy with our little ones! The kids also love the opportunity to visit the fire trucks and to spend time with these “role models” of the community.

• Wheaton Eye Clinic, Ltd.

Wheaton Eye Clinic of Naperville
604 Raymond Drive
Naperville, IL 60563
630-717-5858

Wheaton Eye Clinic
2015 North Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-668-8250

Partner Contact(s):
David Yoho- Administrator
Dr. Susan Steepleton- Ophthalmologist

The partnership with Wheaton Eye Clinic began during the 2000-2001 school year. During the opening of Wheaton Eye Clinic's Naperville Office, the children from the preschool participated in a "What Do You See" contest. The children’s' artwork was displayed during the grand opening festivities. In addition, Wheaton Eye Clinic has provided the preschool with many educational opportunities. The staff at Wheaton Eye Clinic has come to speak with the children about eye safety, along with providing the preschool with educational materials and bulletin board materials highlighting eye care. Staff from the clinic come to speak to the children during the "Month of the Young Child" in April. They talk to them about vision impairments and what that means in the life of a preschooler.

• Naperville Family Chiropractic

Naperville Office
1292 Rickert Drive, Suite 128
Naperville, IL 60540
630-718-1700

Healthplex Office
1900 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
630-820-1700

Partner Contacts:
Andrea Kowalski- Office Manager
Dr. Langley – Chiropractor

Prairie Children Preschool has a district partnership with Naperville Family Chiropractic, which was initially established in 1998. Dr. Langley, Chiropractor, is a parent of a child who attended our preschool. He and his staff have spoken at PTA meetings on the importance of spinal safety for preschool children, along with providing information on spinal screenings and back health to the preschool staff.

• Menards

We are looking forward to continuing to develop our business partnerships and strengthen our community relations during this school year and the years to come!

PLEASE FREQUENT ALL OF THESE PARTNERS AND LET THEM KNOW HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT!