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For children who miss the Early Learning Station's
age cut-off, not potty trained, etc.
don't forget to check out our
All By Myself
and
Three's Between
Preschool Programs
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Preschool Programs
Registration
Proof of residency, a birth certificate
and a non-refundable $50 registration fee is required at the time of
registration. Completed healty 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, 2008. There will be no exceptions to age requirement. All children
entering the 3 and 4 year old program must be toilet trained.
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.
Early Learning Station Preschool
Programs
The Early Learning Station programs promotes an enviornment that fosters
critical thinking, problem solving skills, and social development taught
through alphabet and seasonal themes.
This allows the child to grow in self-confidence, independance, and
security along with instilling a love of learning.
The Bourbonnais Township Park District is proud of the qualified and
experienced teaching staff who instruct the preschool programs and Early
Learning Station.
Sign up early, classes are limited to allow for a low student-teacher
ratio.
Children must be toilet trained prior to the first day of class. Sessions
are divided according to age.
Child should be 3 or 4 by assigned cut-off dates.
The Early Learning Station program follows
the Illinois Learning Standards and provides a curriculum filled with
developmentally appropriate activities. This allows children opportunities
for a successful preschool experience.
A specially designed hands-on
curriculum includes:
Phonics & Reading
Art & Craft Projects
Math & Science Projects
Educational Field Trips
Music & Movement
Unique features include use of Exploration Station... a Children's Museum,
Willowhaven Interpretive Center and Perry Farm Park.
Our Program Goals
3 Year Old Preschool
The 3-year old curriculum fosters socialization and independance. Through
teacher-guided activities, children learn to follow directions and share
with others. Activities introduce shape, number and color recognition
and large motor skills are enhanced through outdoor and gym play.
4 and 5 Year Old Proschool
In the 4 and 5 year old program, children prepare for Kindergarten through
continued exposure to letters, numbers, colors and shapes in a low-key
setting.
For more information on program dates and times please check out our
Preschool Program Page.
If you would like to learn more about our preschool programs, or
schedule an observation, please contact Lisa Milton at (815) 933-9905.
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