Preschool Registration Information
Registration Details
- Registration can be completed online or in person at the Centre.
- Registration will remain open during the school year through mid‑January.
- First month’s payment is the minimum due at registration to hold your spot.
- Discounts available: Multi‑Child and Pay in Full.
Payment Options
Preschool tuition fees are for the entire school year (September through mid‑May).
Monthly Payments
The full year fee is split into 8 equal payments. The first payment is due at registration. Each subsequent payment is due on the 1st of each month beginning October 1st and ending April 1st. Monthly payments can be set up as installment billing (you must make a payment in person or online by the 5th of the month) or as automatic payments in which your credit card will be charged on the 1st of each month.
Pay in Full
Families may elect to pay in full at the time of registration and receive a 5% discount off the full year fee.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests received before July 15 will forfeit $25.
Cancellations received after July 15 will forfeit the first month’s tuition fee.
Multi‑Child Discount
Families with multiple children enrolled will receive a discount off the oldest child’s and the second oldest children’s tuition.
Documents Required
- Copy of child’s original birth certificate.
- State Department of Health medical exam with immunization form (prior to or at first day of school).
Preschool Curriculum Information
Monthly Scope
| Month | Theme | Letters | Colors | Shapes | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | Back to School, All About Me | A, B | Red | Circle | 1 |
| October | Fall, Pumpkins | C, D, E, F, G | Orange | Rectangle | 2 |
| November | Thankfulness, Turkeys | H, I, J | Yellow | Triangle | 3 |
| December | Family Holidays & Traditions | K, L | Green | Square | 4 |
| January | Winter, Winter Animals | M, N, O, P | Blue | Diamond | 5 |
| February | Friendship, Health & Nutrition | Q, R, S, T | Pink | Heart | 6 & 7 |
| March | Community Helpers, Transportation | U, V, W, X | Purple | Oval | 8 & 9 |
| April | Spring, Insects | Y, Z | Brown | Star | 10 |
| May | Summer Fun | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Curriculum Philosophy
Our curriculum is designed around engaging, theme‑based learning that embraces the importance of learning through play. Play is essential for preschoolers as it nurtures creativity, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills in a natural, engaging way. Through hands‑on activities, children explore the world around them, developing social skills, emotional resilience, and self‑expression while strengthening fine and gross motor skills. Themes seamlessly integrate art, music, sensory play, and movement, building connections across literacy, math, science, and problem‑solving concepts. This approach fosters a love for learning, encourages curiosity, and supports developmental milestones. With flexible lessons tailored to individual learning paces, children thrive in a nurturing environment that promotes social skills, emotional awareness, and independence, building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Program Notes
- Pre‑Wee class will focus on colors and shapes.
- Pre‑K classes will also incorporate phonological awareness.
Spanish Enrichment Information
Program Overview
The Spanish enrichment component complements our Wee Folks and Pre‑K programs for both native and second‑language learners. Children engage in fun, exciting activities—stories, music, movement, and art—that build a positive association with learning a second language and ease transition into a dual‑language program. We weave numbers, colors, shapes, and thematic vocabulary from our preschool curriculum to introduce Spanish.
Daily Schedule Integration
- Arrival: Students are greeted in both English and Spanish.
- Art: Spanish is used in a hands‑on, creative setting to introduce common classroom utensils, simple directions, and thematic vocabulary.
- Circle Time: Morning greeting, calendar, and the job board alternate between English and Spanish. Letter of the week and all phonics instruction are English‑only. Monthly color, number, and shape are practiced in both languages.
- Seatwork (Pre‑K only): Reinforces letter recognition, phonics, number and math concepts, writing, and fine‑motor development. As comfort with Spanish grows, teachable moments are used to increase understanding of simple directions and the concepts being practiced.
- Group Time: Stories, songs, games, and movement activities reinforce the monthly theme in English and Spanish.
- Dismissal: Goodbyes are in both English and Spanish.
Fun Facts
- Learning a second language can help children make new friends and connect with people from other cultures.
- Learning a new language can stimulate brain development, improving memory, focus, and critical thinking skills.
- Young children naturally absorb language, making it easier to learn a second language at a young age.
Descripción del Programa
El enriquecimiento de español complementa nuestros programas Wee Folks y Pre‑K para estudiantes nativos y de segunda lengua. Los niños participan en actividades divertidas y emocionantes—cuentos, música, movimiento y arte—que promueven una asociación positiva con el aprendizaje de una segunda lengua y facilitan la transición a un programa de lenguaje dual. Integramos números, colores, formas y vocabulario temático de nuestro plan preescolar para introducir el español.
Integración en la Rutina Diaria
- Llegada: Los estudiantes son saludados en inglés y en español.
- Arte: Uso del español en un entorno práctico y creativo para introducir utensilios comunes del salón, instrucciones simples y vocabulario temático.
- Hora del círculo: El saludo matutino, el calendario y la bolsa de trabajo se alternan entre inglés y español. La letra de la semana y toda la instrucción fonética son solo en inglés. Los colores, números y formas del mes se practican en ambos idiomas.
- Trabajo en asiento (solo Pre‑K): Refuerza el reconocimiento de letras y la fonética, conceptos numéricos y matemáticos, escritura y motricidad fina. A medida que crece la comodidad con el español, se aprovechan momentos de enseñanza para aumentar la comprensión de instrucciones simples y los conceptos practicados.
- Tiempo de grupo: Cuentos, canciones, juegos y actividades de movimiento refuerzan el tema mensual en inglés y en español.
- Despedida: Las despedidas son en inglés y en español.
Datos Curiosos
- Aprender un segundo idioma puede ayudar a hacer nuevos amigos y conectarte con personas de otras culturas.
- Aprender un nuevo idioma estimula el desarrollo del cerebro, mejorando la memoria, la concentración y el pensamiento crítico.
- Los niños pequeños absorben naturalmente el lenguaje; por eso es más fácil aprender un segundo idioma a una edad temprana.
Fall 2026 Preschool Explorers (Ages 2 – 2.5 yrs)
The class will be held in 15 week sessions rather than a full year program. It will be semi-structured with crafts, story-time and free play. Focus will be on children gaining social skills, emotional growth, and self-help skills. Children must be 2 yrs. old by the first day of class. REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM BEGINS APRIL 1ST (FALL SESSION) AND NOVEMBER 1ST (WINTER/SPRING SESSION).
Min/Max: 8/12
| Course # | Classroom | Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513200-01 | Kidz World | M/W | 9/21/26 – 12/16/26 | 9:30-10:45 am |
| 513200-02 | Kidz World | M/W | 9/21/26 – 12/16/26 | 11:15 am-12:30 pm |
Pre Wee Folks (Ages 2.5 – 3 yrs) September – May
This class is for young children who are ready to attend Preschool without a parent/caregiver, but misses the September 1st birth date deadline. Social interaction, emotional growth, fine motor skill development and self-help skills are emphasized through play-based activities. Children must be working on toilet training (pull-ups are allowed), or a parent/caregiver must be available for bathroom assistance (within 15 minutes).
Min/Max: 10/16
| Course # | Classroom | Day | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513201-01 | Jungle | T/Th | 9/8/26 – 5/13/27 | 9:15-11:15am |
| 513201-02 | Barnyard | T/Th | 9/8/26 – 5/13/27 | 9:30-11:30 am |
Wee Folks (Ages 3 – 4 yrs) September – May
Children will gain social skills and learn colors, shape, number and letter recognition. They will develop and improve small & large motor skills. Students will build cognitive skills by learning through play with themed learning centers, circle time, literacy activities, and large motor skill activities. Children must be age 3 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.
*Wee Folks with Spanish Enrichment
In addition to the Wee Folks curriculum will be an introduction to the Spanish Language to native English and native Spanish students through the use of games, music and stories. It will build a foundation for Spanish vocabulary.
Min/Max: 10/18
| Course # | Classroom | Day | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513202-01 | Countryside | T/Th | 9/8/26 – 5/13/27 | 9-11:30 am |
| 513202-02 | Rainforest | T/Th | 9/8/26 – 5/13/27 | 9:15-11:45 am |
| 513202-03 | Townsville (Spanish enrichment) | T/Th | 9/8/26 – 5/13/27 | 9:30 am-12 pm |
| 513202-04 | Countryside | M/W/F | 9/9/26 – 5/14/27 | 9-11:30 am |
Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4 – 5 yrs) September – May
The three-day program is a great starting point for children as they begin preparing for Kindergarten, offering a balance of learning, play, and social development to support each child’s growth. Children will explore math concepts, beginning writing skills, number and letter recognition, and phonics. The program will include weekly themed learning centers, arts & crafts, circle time, stories, singing, dramatic role playing and large/small activities. Students will also build independence and social skills. Children must be age 4 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.
*Pre-Kindergarten with Spanish Enrichment
In addition to the Pre-Kindergarten curriculum will be an introduction to the Spanish Language to native English and native Spanish students through the use of games, music and stories. It will build a foundation for Spanish vocabulary.
Min/Max: 10/20
| Course # | Classroom | Day | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513203-01 | Jungle | M/W/F | 9/9/26 – 5/14/27 | 9:15 am-12:15 pm |
| 513203-02 | Rainforest | M/W/F | 9/9/26 – 5/14/27 | 9:15 am-12:15 pm |
| 513203-03 | Townsville (Spanish enrichment) | M/W/F | 9/9/26 – 5/14/27 | 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
Jr. Kindergarten (Ages 4 – 6 yrs) September – May
The five-day program is an option for families who feel their child would benefit from additional time for growth and preparation before entering Kindergarten. The curriculum builds on Pre-Kindergarten skills with additional exploration in STEM, literacy, and social studies. Children will continue to strengthen math concepts, letter and number recognition, beginning writing skills, and problem-solving through hands-on learning. The five-day schedule allows for more small group instruction and individualized attention while continuing to build independence, confidence, and social skills. Children must be age 4 by September 1st and fully toilet trained.
Min/Max: 10/20
| Course # | Classroom | Day | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 513203-04 | Coral Reef | M – F | 9/9/26 – 5/14/27 | 9 am-12 pm |
Come Visit Us Today!
We would love to have you tour our preschool programs. Contact Kerry Reynolds at kerry.reynolds@elginil.gov, or 847-531-7010 to schedule your tour today!