The following is a list of the institutions from which our educators hold degrees:
- North Central College
- College of DuPage
- Columbia College Chicago
- Eastern Illinois University
- Illinois State University
- Lewis University
- Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University
- Northern Illinois University
- Aurora University
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Slippery Rock University
- American Academy of Art
- Joliet Junior College
- Rasmussen College
- Waukesha County Technical College
- University of Melbourne
- Moraine Valley Community College
- University of Iowa
- University of Panama
- Ibero-American University
- Ashford University
- Kendall College
- Waubonsee Community College
- Benedictine University
Teachers receive thorough training through The Compass School regarding Illinois Department of Child and Family Services child care rules & regulations, the Reggio-Inspired philosophy, the project approach and more. State standards are met at all times regarding First Aid, CPR, recognition of communicable disease, and child abuse training.