Naperville parks offer preschool info session

Parents are invited to learn more about the Naperville Park District's preschool programs at an upcoming Preschool Information Night.

The session will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road.

Preschool staff will be on hand to answer questions about the district's two preschool programs for the 2018-19 year, which are the Naperville Park District Preschool Academy and Toadstools and Pollywogs Preschool.

The NPD Preschool Academy emphasizes creative play and hands-on learning, focusing on individual growth, self-esteem, problem solving and social interaction. Toadstools and Pollywogs teaches the same curriculum, but with an emphasis on outdoor play and nature.

NPD Preschool Academy classes meet at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, and Toadstools and Pollywogs classes are offered at Seager Park or Knoch Knolls Nature Center.

Parents do not need to register for Preschool Information Night.

Registration forms for the 2018-19 preschool programs must be submitted in person at one of the following park district locations:

• Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave.;

• 95th Street Center, 2244 W. 95th St.; and

• Knoch Knolls Nature Center at 320 Knoch Knolls Road

Children already enrolled in the 2017-2018 preschool programs and alumni families will receive priority registration for the 2018-2019 year.

Registration for residents not already enrolled in the program begins Tuesday, Jan. 23. Nonresident registration begins Monday, Jan. 29.