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Preschool, Playschool & Pre-K
(2018-2019)
Playschool 2018-2019 (Ages 2-3)
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Build educational excitement! Social skills (taking turns, listening and sharing) and language development
(daily themed activities like ABCs, counting, story times, songs, games and projects) are emphasized in a
welcoming environment. Potty training not required but parents/guardians will be contacted to return to
school to assist children aer accidents.
Mini-Preschool 2018-2019 (Ages 2-3)
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Experience a "learning bridge" between Playschool and Preschool. Students that are 36 months by 1/1/19 will
gain confidence and independence as they participate in both open-ended and structured play experiences.
Preschool preparedness is the focus for our caring, qualified teachers that balance growth in all areas.
Preschool 2018-2019 (Ages 3-4) DCFS LICENSED
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Young students feel valued while being introduced to letters, numbers, themes, shapes, colors, and various
concepts. Problem-solving, real life connections, and peer relationships are explored through math, reading,
social and science discovery. Potty training required.
Pre-Kindergarten Program 2018-2019 (Ages 4-5) DCFS LICENSED
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Pre-Kindergarten provides an important foundation for future school success. Teachers blend social and
academic opportunities through independent, small and large group work. Phonemic awareness, writing,
math and reading-readiness skills are emphasized. Independent thinking and problem solving habits are
fostered. Students are also introduced to basic colors, shapes and numbers in Spanish!
Nature Preschool 2018-2019 (Ages 3-5)
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Nature is the third 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
development in all areas.
Program Ages Day/Date Time Location Code Monthly Tuition $Res/$NR
Playschool - Field (M/W) 2-3 M/W, Sep 5 - May 22 8:30 - 10:00A Field Center 563002-01 $104/156
To register for
the 2017-2018
school year, please
contact Program
Supervisor,
Barb Grooms, at
708-725-2018 or
barb.grooms@
pdop.org for
openings and
registration
process.
e Park District
Preschool Program
follows the School
District 97 schedule.
Playschool - Field (M/W) 2-3 M/W, Sep 5 - May 22 10:30A - 12:00P Field Center 563002-02 $104/156
Playschool - Field (T/Th) 2-3 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 8:30 - 10:00A Field Center 563002-03 $104/156
Playschool - Field (T/Th) 2-3 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 10:30A - 12:00P Field Center 563002-04 $104/156
Playschool - Barrie AM (T/Th) 2-3 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 9:00 - 10:30A Barrie Center 563002-05 $104/156
Playschool - Barrie PM (T/Th) 2-3 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 11:00A - 12:30P Barrie Center 563002-06 $104/156
Mini Preschool - Barrie (M/W/F) 2-3 M/W/F, Sep 5 - May 24 9:00 - 11:00A Barrie Center 563000-11 $176/264
Preschool - Barrie (M/W/F) 3-4 M/W/F, Sep 5 - May 24 8:45 - 11:45A Barrie Center 563000-01 $217/326
Preschool - Longfellow (M/W/F) 3-4 M/W/F, Sep 5 - May 24 8:45 - 11:45A Longfellow Center 563000-02 $217/326
Preschool - Barrie (Tu/Th) 3-4 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 8:45 - 11:45A Barrie Center 563000-03 $145/218
Preschool - Longfellow (Tu/Th) 3-4 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 8:45 - 11:45A Longfellow Center 563000-04 $145/218
Nature-based Preschool 3-5 M/W/F, Sep 5 - May 24 8:45 - 11:45A Austin Gardens
WAITLIST ONLY
Nature-based Preschool 3-5 Tu/Th, Sep 4 - May 23 8:45 - 11:45A Austin Gardens
WAITLIST ONLY
Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 M-F, Sep 4 - May 24 8:30A - 12:00P Carroll Center
WAITLIST ONLY
Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 M-F, Sep 4 - May 24 8:30A - 12:00P Andersen Center 563001-02 $413/620
*$50 nonrefundable administration fee is due at the time of registration. If program is full, you may sign up for our Waitlist free of charge.
Our Mission
Age appropriate PLAY and a nurturing
environment provides 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.
2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
