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69 www.pdop.org early childhood / preschool Save the date for our 2022/23 school year registration coming in January. e Park District offers a 9-month, Playschool, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs for children ranging 2-5 years in age. Our caring and qualified teachers create a nurturing learning environment throughout our community. Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center, as well as Carroll and Longfellow Center play host to our programs. Learn more about our programs online at pdop.org/preschool. Registration for the 2022-23 School Year: Monday, January17 (Priority Resident Registration); Saturday, January 22 (Oak Park Resident Registration); Saturday, January 29 (Priority Non-Resident Registration); Saturday, March 5 (Open to all ) Preschool, Playschool & Pre-Kindergarten Playschool Build educational excitement! Social skills (taking turns, listening, sharing) and daily themed activities (ABCs, counting, story times, songs, games, and projects) are emphasized in a welcoming environment. ** Supervisor: Barb Grooms **Potty training not required but parents/ guardians will be contacted to return to school to assist children aer accidents. Preschool DCFS LICENSED Students make academic and social gains through authentic discoveries tailored for each child. Creativity, independent thinking, confidence and age-appropriate academic topics are taught through hands- on experiences. Relationship building with peers and other adults is highly valued in a welcoming environment. Every child's strengths are embraced which prepares them for future school success. ** Supervisor: Barb Grooms Spanish Preschool Young students will hear both English and Spanish in this bilingual environment. ey will feel valued as they explore letters, numbers, themes, shapes, colors, and various concepts in a nurturing atmosphere. Problem-solving, real-life connections, and peer relationships are explored through math, reading, social, and science discovery; all while exploring both languages. Supervisor: Barb Grooms Nature Preschool Nature is an amazing teacher when children engage in hands-on activities both inside and out. Multi-sensory, nature- based play experiences are the vehicle for individualized learning, problem-solving, and concept integration in the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. Low teacher/ child ratios promotes social, emotional and academic readiness. Supervisor: Barb Grooms Pre-Kindergarten DCFS LICENSED Teachers skillfully create child-specific hands-on experiences that provide for writing, math and reading readiness skills. Social and academic opportunities are provided through independent, small, and large group work. Social skills, innovation, and problem solving habits are fostered in a collaborative class culture, creating a strong learning foundation. Supervisor: Barb Grooms 2 YEAR OLDS 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS 4 YEAR OLDS Required Face Coverings All Playschool/Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten/Enrichment students and teachers are required to wear face coverings at all times, even while playing outside. (Eating snack and drinking are the only exceptions.) Social distancing guidelines set by DCFS and IDPH are followed. 2021-2022 School Year The Park District Preschool Program follows the School District 97 schedule. Registration is now open to all! If the prefered class is full, please sign up for the free waitlist.