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51 Through age-appropriate play we create a nurturing environment that provides young children an opportunity to develop socially emotionally and cognitively through hands on exploration, experimentation and socialization. School Year Runs September 8, 2015 - May 27, 2016 Playschool, Preschool, & Pre-Kindergarten Information These programs are NOT a part of the Lottery, and are first-come, first served. Registration for the current year 2014-2015 must be done in person, see page 4 for our registration sites. Age Requirements: Children must be the minimum age by the first day of attendance. First day of school: Tu, Sep 8, 2015 Last day of school: F, May 27, 2016 No School Days: The Park District Playschool, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Programs follow District 97's no school day calendar. Please note our schools may be closed additional dates due to voting at our community centers. When registering, non-attendance dates WILL NOT appear on your receipt. A calendar of these dates will be emailed to you. Paperwork: Paperwork packets will be emailed to you, and must be filled out prior to start date. Prior to the start of school, we will be holding an Open House/ Welcome Night at each of our centers. We ask that you bring your child to visit their new school, meet their teachers, learn the class schedule, and turn in ALL paperwork; this will give our Preschoolers an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the classroom and teachers prior to their first day of school. Administration Fee: The non-refundable administration fee of $50 aids in covering the program costs of things like: postage, newsletters & calendars, copy paper & ink, laminating, and processing fees. 2015-2016 Registration: Playschool, Preschool, & Pre-K programs are NON-lottery and registration is on a first come, first served basis: 1. Mon., February 2 at 9am, on-line priority registration for current 2015-2016 students/families begins (registration is on a first come, first served basis) 2. Wed., February 25, priority registration closes 3. Fri., February 27, on-line registration reopens to Oak Park residents not currently enrolled in Preschool/ Playschool Programming 4. Mon., March 16, on-line registration opens to all non- residents 5. Fri., August 28 – online registration closes; all remaining registrations must be done in-person at RCRC or GRC PRESCHOOL, PLAYSCHOOL & PRE-KINDERGARTEN Why Early Learning Matters Young children are naturally very curious about the world around them, and they are capable of learning a great deal about its workings. Early childhood teachers provide developmentally-appropriate education that can open an exciting new world for your child. In addition to strengthening socialization skills – how to compromise, how to be respectful of others, and problem-solve – early learning programs provide a place where your child can gain a sense of self, explore, play with his or her peers, and build confidence! Quality early education balances structured learning time in literacy, math and science with other activi- ties such as arts & crafts, singing, and exploration play. Early childhood programming gives your child an opportunity to learn an approach to education that can last a lifetime. Grow th Us Our preschool program is PLAY based. Through PLAY children's emotional development is supported as they begin to socialize, communicate, problem-solve, and interact with their peers. Body awareness, as well as muscle growth takes place during PLAY; from scribbling with a crayon to drawing representational objects and from jumping in place to hopping on one foot. PLAY is an essential and critical part of each child's development and connects them to their imagination and creativity. PLAY is important to us because it: • Builds social skills and relationships • Develops communication, cooperation, and emotional expression • Encourages responsible risk-taking, curiosity, creativity, and independence • Develops a sense of self-control, self-confidence, and self-discipline Through structured, organized-teacher facilitated play and unstructured, imaginative choice play, your child will be exposed to colors, numbers, letters, shapes, and relational concepts. Learning will be through large and fine motor activities, songs, games, dramatic play, science and projects. Teachers will provide you with monthly or weekly calendars outlining the curriculum and learning concepts your child will be introduced to in class, through play! Open House/Welce ghts Prior to the start of school we will be holding an Open House at each of our centers. We ask that you bring your child to visit their new school, meet their teachers, learn the class schedule, and turn in ALL paper- work; this will give then am opportunity to familiarize themselves with the classroom and teachers prior to their first day of school. Dates/Times depend on the program your child is enrolled in: Monday, August 24, 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday, August 25, 6:30-8:30pm Andersen Pre-K (824 N. Hayes) Field T/Th Playschool (935 Woodbine) Barrie Preschool (1011 S. Lombard) Barrie T/Th and M,W,F Playschool (1011 S. Lombard) Carroll Pre-K (1125 S. Kenilworth) Field M/W Playschool (935 Woodbine) Tuition At the time of registration, 1st months tuition and a non-refundable $50 administration fee is due. Monthly tuition payments can be found on the previous page. If your child is in multiple programs, we only require one $50 administration fee – in the event you are charged more than once per individual child the $50 fee will then be credited to your Park District account and applied to tuition payments. The $50 administration fee is required pre-child. EARLY CHILDHOOD: PLAYSCHOOL, PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K