Carol Stream Park District

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 and fully capable of handling their toileting needs to register
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.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
17077	10:30am– 12pm	Tu,Th	$70 per mo/$630 per yr
17078	9:30–11:30am	Sa	$37 per mo/$333 per yr

3 Year-Old Program
Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2009

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.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
17080	9:15–11:15am	Tu,Th	$81 per mo/$729 per yr
17081	9:30–11:30am	Tu,Th	$81 per mo/$729 per yr
17082	9:45–11:45am	Tu,Th	$81 per mo/$729 per yr
17083	1:15–3:15pm	Tu,Th	$81 per mo/$729 per yr

4 Year-Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2009

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.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
17086	9:15–11:15am	M,W,F	$126 per mo/$1,134 per yr
17087	9:30–11:30am	M,W,F	$126 per mo/$1,134 per yr
17088	9:45–11:45am	M,W,F	$126 per mo/$1,134 per yr
17089	1:15–3:15pm	M,W,F	$126 per mo/$1,134 per yr

Pathway to Kindergarten 4-Year Old Program
Children must be 4 years old by June 1, 2009

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, 2009. 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.

Code	Time	Days	Payment
17092	9:00–11:30am	M-F	$192 per mo/$1,728 per yr
17093	1:00–3:30pm	M-F	$192 per mo/$1,728 per yr

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).