Preschool 2010-2011

Expanding Educational Experiences

The park district preschool program curriculum reflects the Illinois Learning Standards and helps children develop pre-kindergarten skills including letter and name recognition, listening, health habits, cooperative play, fine motor skills and socialization skills. The classes are structured around academic and holiday themes that will enhance learning and fun. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual and emotional growth.

All preschool registration forms must be submitted along with a copy of your child?s birth certificate (if he/she is new to our program), a current immunization form and your first payment.

Pathway to Preschool
Children must be 2 ½ years old.  The parents of the children that are not fully capable of handling their own toileting needs must stay on site during class hours or be within five minutes of the building during class hours.

The Pathway to Preschool Program is designed for children that miss the age requirement for our regular preschool program. This program is designed to help build the bridge to our preschool program and provides an opportunity for 2 ½ -3 year olds to enhance their social, physical and creative development.  Children will learn through play and emphasis will be placed on becoming comfortable in a classroom environment.

3 Year-Old Program
Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2010

The 3-year old program is designed for your child?s first learning experience and to prepare them to naturally transition to the 4-year old program. Our program will stress social skills, colors, shapes, fine motor skills, name recognition, following directions, sharing and cooperative play. Children will explore their community through local field trips.

4 Year-Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2010

The 4-year old program is designed to help your child develop readiness skills for kindergarten. Our program will stress the development of independence and academic skills through learning centers, structured activities, math concepts, lower case letters and letter sound recognition. Children will explore their community through local field trips.

Pathway to Kindergarten 4-Year Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by June 1, 2010

This five day program is especially designed for the more advanced, mature 4-year old who has had at least one year of preschool experience and turned four by June 1, 2010. Children will prepare for kindergarten curriculum and develop self-confidence as they focus on beginning writing skills, story comprehension, math concepts, scientific problem solving and story dictation.  Children will explore their community through local field trips.

Payment Information
Monthly payments are due the first of each month for the Preschool Program. Full payment is due at registration?current month and last month. Payment amounts already include discounts for school holidays, breaks and non-attendance days (our program follows the District 93 school calendar).