Preschool
The 2018-2019 preschool year begins the week of September 4, 2018 and concludes the week
of May 6, 2019. Classes will not meet on legal public holidays as determined by the District 41
school calendar. There may be additional dates which will be stated in your Glen Ellyn Park
District Preschool Calendar.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Glen Ellyn Park District Preschool Education Program is sure
to keep active children busy! The program provides a variety
of experiences and media to facilitate learning concepts of
writing, science, vocabulary, numbers, shapes, math and other
cognitive abilities through an academic and play balanced
curriculum, where children explore and develop their skills.
Program activities serve many developmental purposes;
participants learn problem-solving skills, how to sort out and organize
new ideas, develop an understanding of social awareness, and investigate and experiment
with new possibilities. The academics incorporated into the program will ensure students are
prepared to move to the next level and eventually be kindergarten ready.
The daily schedule is a mixture of teacher-guided activities and play, with small and large group
activities based around a weekly theme. Children are involved with fine and large motor skill
activities, art projects, music, books, dramatic play, cooking, writing and more. Children also
have monthly visits B#Sharp Music for Children and the GEPD Naturalist. Please contact Jeannie
Robinson, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation Services, at [email protected] with any
questions or concerns.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Preschool
Supervisor
Jeannie Robinson
[email protected]
(630) 942-7267
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Not Quite 2 Plus Preschool (NQ2+) 3-Year-Old Preschool (3)
This program is for children turning two-
years old in April, May, and June 15th prior
to the start of the school year. The program
is geared toward having a successful first
school-away-from-parent experience while
preparing for the three-year-old program.
Emphasis is placed on socialization skills and
introduction to a structured class. In case of
potty accidents, parents will be notified. This program is designed for children who are
two years away from entering kindergarten.
2 Plus Preschool (2+)
This program is geared toward having a
successful first school-away-from-parent
experience while preparing for the three-
year-old program. Emphasis is placed on
socialization skills as well as building self
confidence and self-esteem. In case of potty
accidents, parents will be notified.
Children must be potty-trained.
4-Year-Old Preschool (4)
This program is for children who are one year
away from entering kindergarten. Children
must be potty-trained.
4 Plus Preschool (4+)
This program is planned for the older and
more mature child. This class is available
for children who have not turned five
by September 1, 2018, but will turn five
during the months of September, October,
November, December of 2018, and January
2019.