Through education, recreation, and fun, our preschool program offers a balanced play-based learning approach perfect for first-time students. Creative daily lesson plans focus on the development of your child’s necessary prekindergarten skills such as letter and name recognition, printing, cooperative play, socialization skills, listening, and more. Structured and unstructured activities provide stimulating hands-on learning opportunities to promote your child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
The Carol Stream Park District Preschool program has been a community tradition for over 40 years. Our preschool at Simkus Recreation Center provides a safe and welcoming learning environment with access to amenities such as the gym and gymnastics room. Our passionate and experienced teachers are committed to working together to provide your child with the most enjoyable learning experience possible. Come learn and play with us today!
A registration packet with automatic payment request form is required for all enrollments.
Registration can be completed in-person or online. Emergency information will be required through ePact.
The 2023-2024 school year runs from September 5, 2023 to May 17, 2024. Child must be of age as of September 1, 2023.
| 2023-2024 | DAYS | TIMES | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
| Preschool Prep (Age 2 1/2 yrs) | Tu, Th | 9:00-10:30 am | $113R/$123NR | $1,017R/1,107NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:15-11:15 am | $136R/$146NR | $1,224R/1,314NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:30-11:30 am | $136R/$146NR | $1,224R/1,314NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 1:00-3:00pm | $136R/$146NR | $1,224R/1,314NR |
| 3 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:00-11:00 am | $181R/$191NR | $1,629R/1,719NR |
| Combo 3 & 4 Year Old | M, W, F | 12:30-2:30 pm | $181R/$191NR | $1,629R/1,719NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:15-11:15 am | $181R/$191NR | $1,629R/1,719NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:30-11:30 am | $181R/$191NR | $1,629R/1,719NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 1:00-3:00pm | $181R/$191NR | $1,629R/1,719NR |
| Kindergarten Readiness (Age 4 years) | M-F | 12:45-2:45 pm | $302R/$312NR | $2,718R/2,808NR |
Program fees can be paid in full at registration or via a monthly payment plan. A $70 non-refundable enrollment fee and payment for the first month are due at registration. All subsequent payments are automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month, from October-May. Scheduled payment amounts and dates are listed on your receipt. Completion of an Automatic Payment Request Form is required with registration.
We are expanding our 3-4 year old preschool program to accommodate busy parents. Now offering morning, mid-day and afternoon extended care, your preschooler receives additional interaction with teachers and peers through games and playtime.
When school’s out, summer preschool is in. 3-4 year olds learn and play with new games, crafts, and stories each week. STEAM activities are incorporated. Children develop independence while learning the importance of sharing, listening, and cooperation. Weekly sessions are offered June – August. Children must be potty trained. The program is held both indoors and outdoors.
Children ages 3-5 can go to camp too! Weekly themes will keep little ones engaged while they craft, play games, and burn some energy indoors and out. Sign up with a friend or make new friends! Looking for 5 days a week? Register for Summer Preschool and keep the learning going! Children must be potty-trained.
