As We Grow Preschool

“We’ve been bringing our daughter (now 5) for activities since she was a year old. Everyone, from the directors, the staff, and–of course–the teachers, have been terrific . I recommend the Park District programs and preschool all the time.” -Patron

Our preschool program is intended to help stimulate your child’s social, emotional, and creative development. Our program emphasizes socialization and learning through play. Classroom activities encourage problem solving, creativity, self-expression, as well as academics. This enables children to explore in a room filled with warmth, affection, and respect for others. It is the preschool environment where children learn to respect the authority of adults other than their parents. Friendship, sharing, and cooperation are modeled and practiced on a daily basis. The children participate in all types of learning including art, music, creative play, cooking, poetry, and science. Through carpet time, direct instruction, hands-on learning and free-time activities, the children are exposed to a curriculum that enhances their creativity and also provides a positive atmosphere for learning. Our 2-year old program is designed to give your child an early introduction to our traditional preschool program. The 2 year old class will last one and a half hours per day with age appropriate activities planned each session.

Eligibility

Children must be the proper age as of September 1st (November 1st for 5-year) and must be toilet trained if enrolled in the 3, 4, or 5 year-old program. All participant information forms will be mailed out in early August and must be turned in to the Community Center front desk by Tuesday, September 4th. Medical forms will be due no later than October 15th.

School Calendar & Payment Schedule

Our preschool runs from mid-September to May. A detailed calendar will be given out during the first week of school. All payments are monthly and are based on a yearly fee broken into nine equal payments. All payments are due by the 1st of each month. You will receive a payment book at the beginning of the school year. If payments are received late, you will be assessed a late fee of $15. Enrollment in the automatic payment program can be completed with the form found in our information packet.

2012/2013 Open House and Registration Process

Our yearly open house is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th and Wednesday, February 8th from 6:30-8:00pm. The open house will give you a chance to meet the teachers, see the facility, and allow the students to show off some of the projects that they have been working on during this school year. All current resident participants in the programs will receive a priority registration packet the week of January 30th, due back by February 8th. Resident open registration starts Monday, February 13th. Current non-resident participant registration starts Monday, February 20th. Open registration starts on Monday, February 27th. All registration will take place at the Community Center front desk.

2-Year Old Preschool

Tues & Thurs • 8:45-10:15 am • $48/58 per month • Community Center
Tues & Thurs • 10:30 am-12:00 pm • $48/58 per month • Community Center

3-Year Old Preschool

Tues & Thurs • 9:00-11:30 am • $80/90 per month • Beach House, 112 Park St.
Tues & Thurs • 12:15-2:45 pm • $80/90 per month • Beach House, 112 Park St.

4-Year Old Preschool

Mon, Wed, Fri • 8:45-11:15 am • $105/115 per month • Beach House, 112 Park St.
Mon, Wed, Fri • 12:15-2:45 pm • $105/115 per month • Beach House, 112 Park St.

5-Year Old Class

Mon, Wed, Fri • 9:00-12:00 pm • $126/136 per month • Community Center