Preschool Programs

Welcome
Welcome to the Bourbonnais Township Park District Preschool. We are thrilled that you have chosen us to become part of your child’s education and developmental process. It is our intention to provide your child with a safe and stimulating environment that will help him/her develop to their fullest potential. Our focus is to accept each child as an individual and to consider all areas of their growth: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual.

Philosophy
Play, once considered to be the opposite of education, is now regarded by early childhood specialists as the extraordinary educational process by which preschool children become introduced to a world filled with new and exciting discoveries. Play is the primary concern of the preschool staff because it is the primary concern of the preschool child. Encouraging children to express themselves freely, to communicate with others, and to follow their natural instincts of discovery are all goals of the BTPD preschool programs. The Bourbonnais Township Park District staff, committed to a philosophy of "learning through play," are qualified to lead children through this exciting life period.

Registration
Proof of residency, a birth certificate and a non-refundable $35 registration fee is required at the time of registration if registered before Septmeber 12. After Septmeber 12, registration fee is $50. Completed background forms, health form and immunizations required for DPT, Polio, TB, MMR (must be completed by a physician) due by the 1st day of class. All participants must be 3 or 4 years old on or by September 1, 2011 for fall sessions. There will be no exceptions to age requirement. All children entering the 3 and 4 year old program must be toilet trained. Please schedule a time to stop in to see the facility, classrooms, teachers, and to pick up information packets and information folder. Our preschool programs fill up fast so please call or stop in the check availability.

Curriculum
Our curriculum reflects Illinois State Standards for Early Learning. Our goal is to incorporate the Seven Domains of Learning within the curriculum and focus on the development of the whole child.

The Seven Domains of Learning
1. Personal and Social Development
2. Language Arts
3. Mathematics
4. Science
5. Social Science
6. Fine Arts
7. Physical Development and Health

If you would like to learn more about our preschool programs, or schedule an observation, please contact Lisa Milton at (815) 933-9905.