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What Sets Ecole 360 Apart?

Why Ecole 360?

Because your child deserves more than a standard daycare. Here is what makes us genuinely different, every day, in every classroom.
Who We Are?

A Real School Experience,
Not Just Daycare

“Ecole” is French for school, and the name is no accident. Ecole 360 was never built to be a standard daycare. Our founders, Meg and Mesut Birgun, brought this vision to life for families who wanted their children to live a real school experience from their very first day.

Our 360 philosophy spans four core areas of development: emotional, intellectual, physical, and social. Our European-inspired approach unfolds inside an elegant, disciplined environment built to surface and nurture every child's individual gifts.
Our only wish is to make the dream of families come true — those who want only the best for their kids.
— Meg & Mesut Birgun, Founders
Founded With A Vision
Serving Illinois families since day one
Founded with Purpose
Where every child is seen, heard, and inspired.
The Ecole 360 Difference

12 Reasons Families Choose Us

Each one is a promise we live up to every single day.
01

On-Site Ownership

Here every morning, no exceptions
As a boutique child development center, our owners stay actively involved day to day, providing hands-on oversight and quality control across care, education, and the family experience.
02

360  Curriculum

A curriculum for every kind of mind
We pair the Ecole 360 Signature Curriculum with Multiple Intelligences Theory, so each child’s real strengths get the attention they deserve.
03

360 Near You

Same Quality, Three Locations
Choose the location that's closest to home or work, with confidence that every location upholds the same high standards and caring environment.
04

Safety, Security & Cleanliness

Safety is a standard, not a luxury
04
Secure entry, camera-monitored spaces, verified pickup procedures, and consistent hygiene and sanitation standards help families feel confident every day.
  • Secure PIN entry
  • Camera-monitored classrooms and shared spaces
  • Verified visitors and authorized pickups
  • Exceptional cleanliness and sanitation
exceptional cleanliness
04

Organic  Food

Nutrition is the foundation of learning
05
Every plate is organic, balanced, and served fresh daily, with allergies and dietary needs tracked for every child. Good food is not an extra at Ecole 360. It is the curriculum's twin.
  • Daily fresh organic food
  • Breakfast, lunch and snacks fully included
  • Vegetarian and allergy-aware alternatives
  • CACFP-compliant, seasonally rotating menus
  • Total allergen safety
04

Family Partnership

We support parents, too
06
We believe parents are a child's first teachers. Through open communication, educational resources, and meaningful opportunities to connect, we build lasting partnerships that support every child's growth and strengthen our Ecole 360 community.
  • Ecole 360 Corner: Educational articles, parenting tips, parent seminars and child development resources        
  • Monthly Family Event Calendar: Activities, celebrations, and special events for the whole family
  • Family Socials & Community Events: Creating meaningful connections and lasting friendships
  • Open Communication: Partnering with families every step of their child's journey
07

Enrichment Programs

Built into tuition. No add-ons
Sign Language, ORFF Inspired Music, Yoga, French and Spanish, all woven into the weekly schedule and never billed separately.
08

STEAM Education

Curiosity, made hands-on
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math taught through project-based learning. Each program meets children where their curiosity already lives.
09

Flexicare

YOUR schedule, your rules
Families enroll in Flexicare for the flexibility to choose their location, day, and hours, ideal for changing or unpredictable schedules.
10

Enhanced Parent
Communication

Daily transparency, no surprises
Procare Connect delivers real-time updates, photos, and daily notes. Stay close to your child's day wherever you are.
11

Individual Growth Assessments

Every child is observed, not assumed
Our educators track each child's progress through ongoing observation and individual assessments. Regular parent conferences keep families involved in every goal and milestone.
12

Community &
Giving Back

A school is also a neighborhood
Local events, family gatherings, and social impact projects make Ecole 360 a real community. Not just a building you visit twice a day.
Our Methodology

Whole Child Development

The map of how curiosity turns into knowledge, and knowledge into success.
01

Emotional

Self-awareness, empathy and emotional regulation. The inner skills that hold the rest together.
02

Intellectual

Curiosity-led learning, critical thinking, and a confident foundation for the academics ahead.
03

Physical

Motor skills, healthy habits, and the organic nutrition that fuels every active body.
04

Social

Communication, collaboration, and a real sense of belonging to a wider community.

The Signature Curriculum 

A Curriculum for Every Kind of Mind
We didn't buy our curriculum. We wrote it - and built it on the idea that intelligence isn't one thing, so each child's real strengths get the attention they deserve.
Musical
Visual–Spatial
Verbal–Linguistic
Logical–Mathematical
Bodily–Kinesthetic
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Our Story

Meet the Founders

Two careers, one shared belief: every child deserves the very best start.
Meg Birgun
Co-Founder & Director of Education
With a BA in Teaching and an MBA in Educational Management, Meg led growth across 55 centers in just three years. She serves as an ambassador for the Palatine Chamber of Commerce and is an active champion of local family events.
Mesut Birgun
Co-Founder & Director of Education
A Political Science graduate, Mesut spent years as an event manager for NGOs and government bodies across more than 50 countries. That global perspective forms the backbone of Ecole 360's European-inspired approach.
Together, we built Ecole 360 on one simple
belief: every child deserves the very best start.
Together, we built Ecole 360 on one simple belief: every child deserves the very best start.
30+
Years of Friendship
3
Illinois Locations
100%
Family Owned
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Behind every decision, every interaction and every smile, these are what hold us up.
Value 01
Happiness
We believe happiness is the most contagious thing in the world. In every interaction with our team, our children and our families, we carry joy, playfulness and a sense of lightness.
Joy
Playfulness
Warmth
Value 02
Communication
Open, respectful communication is the foundation of every honest relationship. We share information with kind words, considerate looks and patient attention. Never in a hurry.
Honesty
Patience
Clarity
Value 03
Passion
Passion is what pushes us toward greatness. With an inspired, decisive team that stays open to new ideas, we reach for something a little better every single day.
Drive
Curiosity
Inspiration
Value 04
Respect
We approach each person with kindness and understanding. We celebrate different cultures, perspectives and beliefs, and we teach our students to do the same from day one.
Kindness
Inclusion
Dignity
Value 05
Fun
Fun is what binds us together and helps us meet challenges with energy. We look for opportunities to make small joyful moments out of ordinary parts of the day.
Play
Lightness
Surprise
Value 06
Teamwork
Flexibility, reliability and responsibility are the keys to lasting accomplishments. We are stronger, smarter and braver as a team than any of us is alone.
Trust
Reliability
Support
Value 07
Community
Our community is our most valued resource. In every decision we make, we focus on creating an environment where everyone, children, parents, and educators, can thrive together.
Belonging
Care
Connection
Value 08
Wellness
Physical, mental and emotional health. Supporting all three at once is essential for every member of our community to reach their full potential, every day.
Health
Balance
Energy

Value 01
We believe happiness is the most contagious thing in the world. In every interaction with our team, our children and our families, we carry joy, playfulness and a sense of lightness.
Joy
Playfulness
Warmth

Value 02
Open, respectful communication is the foundation of every honest relationship. We share information with kind words, considerate looks and patient attention. Never in a hurry.
Honesty
Patience
Clarity

Value 03
Passion is what pushes us toward greatness. With an inspired, decisive team that stays open to new ideas, we reach for something a little better every single day.
Drive
Curiosity
Inspiration

Value 04
Passion is what pushes us toward greatness. With an inspired, decisive team that stays open to new ideas, we reach for something a little better every single day.
Kindness
Inclusion
Dignity

Value 05
Fun is what binds us together and helps us meet challenges with energy. We look for opportunities to make small joyful moments out of ordinary parts of the day.
Play
Lightness
Surprise

Value 06
Fun is what binds us together and helps us meet challenges with energy. We look for opportunities to make small joyful moments out of ordinary parts of the day.
Trust
Reliability
Support

Value 07
Our community is our most valued resource. In every decision we make, we focus on creating an environment where everyone, children, parents, and educators, can thrive together.
Belonging
Care
Connection

Value 08
Our community is our most valued resource. In every decision we make, we focus on creating an environment where everyone, children, parents, and educators, can thrive together.
Health
Balance
Energy
Testimonials

From Families Who Chose Us

From Families
Who Chose Us

Three voices among hundreds — the rest live on our Google reviews page.
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★★★★★
We could not be happier with our decision to send our son to this ECOLE 360. He is absolutely thriving here, and his growth has been incredible to watch.

As a first-time parent, there is no greater peace of mind than seeing your child rush through...
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JH
Jennifer H.
Ecole 360 Arlington Heights Mom
“
★★★★★
With our 2nd child to advance through Ecole's classrooms I have been consistently pleased with the level of care, communication and enthusiasm of the staff. In particular, our daughter has had Ms. Emily as a teacher both as a toddler and now in the Spanish Immersion class, and I can't say enough good things...
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EB
Eric B.
Ecole 360 Palatine Dad
“
★★★★★
A Safe and Enriching Place

We love Ecole 360 so much. Our daughter graduated last year; our son is still at Ecole 360. They have enormous open space, indoor playground, and all the teachers are so sweet and welcoming all the time. They care for your child...
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GT
George T.
Ecole 360 Schaumburg Dad
Revıews on google
Ecole 360 Arlington Heights
4.9 (48 REVIEWS)
Ecole 360 Palatine
4.7 (136 REVIEWS)
Ecole 360 Schaumburg
4.8 (119 REVIEWS)
Sample Daily Schedule — Toddlers

Times are anchors, not alarms. The rhythm is the same every day; the pace follows the children.

Time Moment What Happens
6:30 AM Arrival & Welcome Greeted by name, hellos chosen at the Greetings Menu, jobs claimed, and the day's headline read.
8:30 Breakfast Fresh, organic food at a shared table. Manners and healthy habits are taught here, not assumed.
9:00 Morning Spark The week's theme opens, the big question, the read-aloud, and the day's first wondering.
9:20 Work Time & Small Groups Language & Literacy · Math & Science Discovery · Reading & Story · Art & Creative Expression · Real-Life Skills. Interest areas stay open all week.
Daily Enrichment One every day, Sign Language · Spanish · Yoga · Orff-Inspired Music · French, five enrichments across the week.
Morning Outside Time 20–30 minutes by rotation, or our indoor movement space when the weather keeps us in.
11:45 Lunch Fresh, organic food. Trying something new is celebrated, "no thank you" is respected, and children clear their own places.
12:20–2:30 Rest & Quiet Time Bodies rest. Early risers read, draw, and work quietly beside them.
2:30 Waking & Small Groups Slow waking at each child's own pace, cots away by their own hands, then small groups.
3:00 Afternoon Snack The third meal of the day, fresh fruit and whole foods, poured and passed by the children.
Afternoon Outside Time 20–30 minutes by rotation, or our indoor movement space.
3:30 Twilight — Wind-Down The day closes: what we noticed, what we made, and one quiet piece of work.
Until 6:00 PM Choice Time & Goodbyes Interest areas stay open, families greeted and updated at the door, and every departure by name.
6:30 AM
Arrival & Welcome
Greeted by name, hellos chosen at the Greetings Menu, jobs claimed, and the day's headline read.
8:30
Breakfast
Fresh, organic food at a shared table. Manners and healthy habits are taught here, not assumed.
9:00
Morning Spark
The week's theme opens, the big question, the read-aloud, and the day's first wondering.
9:20
Work Time & Small Groups
Language & Literacy · Math & Science Discovery · Reading & Story · Art & Creative Expression · Real-Life Skills.
Daily
Enrichment
One every day, Sign Language · Spanish · Yoga · Orff-Inspired Music · French.
Morning
Outside Time
20–30 minutes by rotation, or our indoor movement space when the weather keeps us in.
11:45
Lunch
Fresh, organic food. Trying something new is celebrated, "no thank you" is respected.
12:20–2:30
Rest & Quiet Time
Bodies rest. Early risers read, draw, and work quietly beside them.
2:30
Waking & Small Groups
Slow waking at each child's own pace, cots away by their own hands, then small groups.
3:00
Afternoon Snack
The third meal of the day, fresh fruit and whole foods, poured and passed by the children.
Afternoon
Outside Time
20–30 minutes by rotation, or our indoor movement space.
3:30
Twilight — Wind-Down
The day closes: what we noticed, what we made, and one quiet piece of work.
Until 6:00 PM
Choice Time & Goodbyes
Interest areas stay open, families greeted and updated at the door, and every departure by name.
Throughout the day: diapering every two hours and whenever needed · bathroom whenever asked · potty training follows each child's individual plan

ORFF Music

Inspired by the Orff Schulwerk approach developed by German composer and educator Carl Orff, children explore music through movement, rhythm, singing, storytelling, and hands-on musical experiences. The program supports creativity, self-expression, communication, listening skills, and social development while fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.

Fun Fact: The Orff approach teaches music the same way children learn language—through exploration, imitation, movement, and play.

Yoga & Mindfulness

Through yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques, children develop focus, balance, self-regulation, and emotional well-being. Beginning in our youngest classrooms, these practices help children build healthy habits that support both physical and mental wellness throughout life.

Family Feedback: Many families share that children bring these techniques home, using breathing exercises and mindfulness strategies independently in everyday situations.

French & Spanish

Through engaging, age-appropriate experiences, children are introduced to new languages and cultures while developing communication skills, confidence, and global awareness. Early exposure to multiple languages also supports cognitive development, problem-solving, creative thinking, and executive functioning skills.

Fun Fact: Children can naturally acquire multiple languages simultaneously during early childhood. Research suggests that young children have the remarkable ability to learn several languages with native-like proficiency when exposed consistently from an early age.

Sign Language

Introduced beginning in our infant program, sign language helps children communicate their needs, reduce frustration, build confidence, and support early language development.

Fun Fact: Research shows that sign language can strengthen communication skills and support language development long before children are able to express themselves fully with words.