PRESCHOOL
PRESCHOOL Age-Appropriate curriculum to develop a child’s love of learning. Our play-based curriculum is provided in a safe, nurturing environment which allows the children opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically. Children participate in a variety of activities everyday including art, music, movement, dramatic play, math, science, block play, story time and group discussions. We strive to prepare children for kindergarten. Our program is designed to give your child the tools and experiences they need to assure a positive transition from preschool to kindergarten. Some ongoing skills emphasized throughout our two-year program are recognition and printing of first name with upper and lower case letters,naming basic colors and shapes, finding upper and lower cases letters when named, and reciting numbers 1-20.
About the Instructors
Skilled professionals schooled in early childhood and/or elementary education teach the preschool program. Our instructors are kept informed of current trends in education by attending early childhood workshops and conferences throughout the year. Our teachers help the children develop new interests, learn good work habits, follow directions, socialize, share, and establish self-direction.
Policies
• Children must be toilet trained; pull-ups are not allowed. • Children in the 3-4 year old program must be 3 by September 1; those in the 4-5 year old program must be 4 by September 1. Proof of age is required at the time of registration. Please bring a birth certificate to registration. • Children and staff must wear a face covering
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Safety First
AHPD will continue to follow & stay up to date with guidelines set by the IL Department of Education and IDPH to keep our preschoolers, their families, and our staff safe. Contact us for preschool elearning options.
Preschool To-Go - NEW!
Preschool to Go will consist of a weekly agenda filled with fun topics and themes which will spur from the in-person preschool curriculum. Weekly schedules consist of at home crafts, reinforcement of numbers, letters, colors and sounds as well as links to pre-recorded videos. This program’s flexible format allows parents to engage with their preschooler at their ownv pace and on their own schedule. Winter session begins in January.
Resident Registration opens on December 1 at 10 am
