Early Childhood • Ages 1–6
early Childhood
Program Guidelines
We strive to provide a wide variety of
excellent Early Childhood Programs. To
ensure quality programs, the following
guidelines have been put into place:
• For all non-parent classes, children
must be toilet trained. No diapers or
pull-ups, please.
• For parent/tot classes, there will be a
designated area for infants in car seats.
• Due to parent participation in parent/tot
classes, older siblings are not allowed to
attend.
• Please dress your child appropriately for
the program, as we like to be moving and
get messy!
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Saturday Spanish Immersion
Ages 3– 6
This class brings the Spanish language
together with the Creative Corners rich
curriculum and routines, to provide your
preschooler with an advanced educational
experience. The full-immersion program
engages, entertains, and educates your child
entirely en Español! The opportunities to learn
a second language and grow as an individual
are essential for this impressionable age
group’s future development. Our Saturday
program follows the same format as the
weekday classes (page 11), incorporating
levels from beginner to intermediate. cs
Min/Max: 8/20
Laura Meza, Preschool Director
DPPD Staff, Preschool Assistant
Leisure Center, Room 109
Saturday, 9:00–12:30p
Session 1, 8 weeks
9/7–10/26
R: $176/NR: $220
#264505-1
Session 2, 6 weeks
11/2–12/14*
R: $132/NR: $165
#364505-1
*No class 11/23
Sizzling Science • A STEAM Class
Ages 3–5
Transform into a scientist in this hands-on,
STEAM inspired class! This class will allow
your scientist to explore and investigate a
new science topic each week. Come join us
and let your curiosity run wild! cs
Min/Max: 6/8
Krissy Metzler, Instructor
Prairie Lakes, Art Room
Tuesdays, 10:00–11:00a
Session 1, 6 weeks
9/17–10/22
R: $54/NR: $59
#264303-1
Session 2, 6 weeks
10/29–12/10*
R: $54/NR: $59
#364303-1
*No class 11/19
Get Your Wiggles Out
H F REE P ARENT-TOT P LAYTIME ! H
Ages 1–5
Age appropriate gym equipment is provided.
Sign-in at the front desk is always required.
Open November 4–March 20 *
Mondays & Tuesdays
10:30a–noon
Prairie Lakes, South Racquetball Court
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30a–noon
Leisure Center, Gymnasium
*Not open at either location on these dates:
11/25–29, 12/23–1/3, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17
Note: These special parent-tot playtimes,
are not supervised by Park District staff;
children must be accompanied by an adult
at all times. cs/ss
Tots In Motion
Dance Classes for Preschoolers
These beginner level classes are for ages
1½ through 4 years, and are a great way to
introduce your child to the wonderful world
of dance. See page 19.
Sports for ages 2 and up
We have great sports programs for kids!
You'll find them on pages 24–32.
Pre-K Karate for ages 4–7 are on page 35.
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PLAY!
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