Preschool Program at Deerfield Park District
Deerfield Park District Preschool Program, designed for children 2.5 through 5 years of age, has a Lottery Deadline of Friday, January 10, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. for the 2014-2015 School Year. On Tuesday, January 21, Walk-in Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., at Jewett Park Community Center (where the Preschool is housed), 836 Jewett Park Drive, in Deerfield. For a tour or more information, please call the Preschool at 847-572-2635.
Our Preschool includes Little Learners (3 yrs. by April 1, 2015), who attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00-11:15 a.m.; 3 Year Olds (3 yrs. by Sept. 1, 2014) who may attend Mornings, 8:45 – 11:15 a.m., on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Afternoons Monday through Thursday, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.; and Pre-K 4's (4 years by Sept. 1, 2014). PRE-K 4'S have three options. For Monday – Friday, either 8:45-11:15 a.m., or 12:30-3:00 p.m. times are offered. A four-day option (Monday – Thursday) is offered 12:30-3:00 p.m.
The philosophy of our Preschool Program is that we are a developmental program designed so that children learn to play and play to learn. We believe that through play and problem solving, children learn the basic skills necessary to achieve–socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and creatively. Our well-rounded curriculum includes opportunities in math, science and nature, literacy, language and listening, dramatic play and daily outdoor play.
The Preschool staff is comprised of Co-DirectorsCindy Wolf and Lynn Braun, Administrative Assistant Tricia Conroy and dedicated, experienced teachers who are early childhood educators, committed to helping children develop to their fullest potential. We are proud of maintaining a low student-teacher ratio. Specialists in art and music enhance your child's preschool experience. Our intergenerational program, “Growing Together,” provides a welcome addition to many of our classrooms.
Additional special features of our Preschool include having a drop off program and an adjacent, fenced preschool playground. Being a part of the Deerfield Park District affords our Preschoolers the opportunity to enjoy our “Lunch Bunch” program. And, creative, structured on-site “Extend the Day–Play” classes led by experienced teachers offer opportunities for “Preschool Enrichment” as well as attendance at Cooking, Dance and other classes for Preschool-age children.
For children who have not yet reached the age requirement for “Little Learners,” a “First Experience” class may provide a helpful bridge for your child from “adult-tot” type classes to Preschool. And, for consistency year-round, Deerfield Park District also offers wonderful age-appropriate options for Summer Day Camp experiences. These camps are also held at Jewett Park Community Center.
For more information on any of the Early Childhood / Preschool opportunities call 847-945-0650.