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89 www.pdop.org Supervisor: Natalie Kurek early childhood / preschool 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR: Playschool, Preschool & Pre-K Age-appropriate PLAY and a nurturing environment provide young children opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, and cognitively with hands-on exploration, experimentation, and socialization. Teacher-directed activities and center time play engage your child in literacy, math, science, art, and motor activities while creating an experience focused on 21st century problem-solving and flexible thinking habits. Our Preschool Program follows the School District 97 schedule. 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. Low teacher/child ratios promote social, emotional, and academic readiness. ** **Potty training not required but parents/ guardians will be contacted to return to school to assist children aer accidents. Preschool Academic and social gains are made 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. All children's strengths are embraced which prepares them for future school success. Low teacher/child ratios promote social, emotional, and academic readiness. ** 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 promote social, emotional, and academic readiness. Pre-Kindergarten Teachers skillfully create child-specific hands-on experiences that provide 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. Low teacher/child ratios promote social, emotional, and academic readiness. 2 YEAR OLDS 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS 4 YEAR OLDS Registration 2024-25 School Year Priority Resident Registration, Jan 20 • Oak Park Resident Registration, Feb 3 • Priority Non-Resident Registration, Feb 10 Program/Days Ages Dates Time Location Monthly Tuition Res Fee - Fee Playschool - Mon/Tu/Wed 2 Sep 3 - May 21 9:00 - 11:00A Carroll Center $246 - 266 Playschool - Th/Fri 2 Sep 5 - May 23 9:00 - 11:00A Carroll Center $165 - 185 Preschool - Mon/Tu/Wed 3-5 Sep 3 - May 21 8:45 - 11:45A Carroll Center $246 - 266 Preschool - Th/Fri 3-5 Sep 5 - May 23 8:45 - 11:45A Carroll Center $165 - 185 Nature Preschool - Mon/Tu/Wed 3-5 Sep 3 - May 21 8:45 - 11:45A Austin Gardens $307 - 327 Nature Preschool - Th/Fri 3-5 Sep 5 - May 23 8:45 - 11:45A Austin Gardens $200 - 220 Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 Sep 3 - May 23 8:30A - 12:00P Carroll Center $462 - 482 *$100 non-refundable administration fee is due at the time of registration. If program is full, you may sign up for our waitlist free of charge.