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NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT

2017-2018 Preschool Programs

Preschool ToursVisit our preschool classrooms in action! Tours are approximately 30-minutes in length and by appointment only. Please send an email to sswanson@napervilleparks.org to schedule a tour from October through April.

2017/18 Naperville Park District PreschoolOur two preschool programs provide the tools and stimulation to help your child grow and learn in an environment that focuses on the development of the whole child. NPD Preschool Academy and Toadstools & Pollywogs provide continuous opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development

Preschool Programs and RequirementsChildren must have a current medical form on file with the Park District and must be fully toilet trained (no Pull-Ups® allowed). Children must be able to separate from parents or caregiver in a timely manner and must be able to communicate their basic needs and follow simple directions.

Twos Plus: Children must be 2 ½ by Sept. 1, 2017This class is designed to make your child’s first preschool experience a calm and comfortable one. The program focuses on separation and building trusting relationships between child and teacher and teacher and parent. Your child is exposed to a variety of activities and experiences that encourage social awareness and cognitive development in a gentle, nurturing and playful environment.

Three- Year-Olds: Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2017This program focuses on creating a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore and interact with one another. Children are introduced to key early childhood basic skills and concepts though play and hands-on experiences.

Three Plus: Children must be 3 by Sept. 1, 2017This program is a three-year old preschool class designed for children who are ready for an additional day of preschool. The program focuses on creating a warm and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore and interact with one another. Children are introduced to key early childhood basic skills and concepts though play and hands-on experiences.

Four-Year-Olds: Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2017Our four-year-old program is a continuation of our three-year-old preschool program. Children will continue to work on developing their social skills while building their foundation of learning. Children will continue to develop their early literacy, math, science and social study skills through hands-on learning experiences.

Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2017This program is an extension of our 4 year old program. It is designed for children who are ready to attend for an additional day of preschool. Our four-year-old program is a continuation of our three-year-old preschool program. Children will continue to work on developing their social skills while building their foundation of learning. Children will continue to develop their early literacy, math, science and social study skills through hands-on learning experiences.

NPD Preschool Academy NPD Preschool Academy emphasizes play with a purpose where teachers create an environment that fosters curiosity and facilitates learning. Through this guided play, the children develop kindergarten readiness skills. Our program is centered on hands-on learning experiences with the foundation based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards and Objectives. The curriculum includes music, science, art,

math, literacy, large and small muscle activities, and learning games. Our program’s focus is on individual growth, self-esteem, problem solving and social interaction.

Twos: 30-36 months Code Day Time Location

$1944 (R)/$2214(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $216(R)/$246(N)

12834 M, W,F 9:00 am-11:00 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

$1296(R)/$1566(N) * Monthly Tuition: $144(R)/$174(N)

12835 T, Th 9:00 am-11:00 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

Threes $1143(R)/$1413(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $127(R)/$157(N)

Code Day Time Location

12832 T,Th 8:45 am-11:15 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

12833 T,Th 9:15 am- 11:45 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

Threes Plus $1656(R)/$1926(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $184(R)/$214(N)

Code Day Time Location

12830 M,W,F 8:45 am-11:15 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

12831 M,W,F 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

Fours $1656(R)/$1926(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $184(R)/$214(N)

Code Day Time Location

12825 M,W,F 8:45 am-11:15 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

12826 M,W,F 9:15 am-11:45 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

12827 M,W,F 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

Pre-Kindergarten $2232(R)/$2502(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $248(R)/$278(N)

Code Day Time Location

12828 M-Th 9:00 am-11:30 am Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

12829 M-Th 12:30 pm-3:00 pm Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

No drop off/pickup option Drop off & pickup lane

Drop off option/Come in to pickup

Toadstools and Pollywogs PreschoolLocated at our Interpretive Center at Seager Park and at our Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Toadstools & Pollywogs takes advantage of the vast acres of land with nearby walking trails, open fields, pond, river and an abundance of wildlife which provides endless opportunities for our preschoolers to explore and investigate. Toadstools and Pollywogs emphasizes play with a purpose where teachers use the natural environment to foster curiosity and facilitate learning. Through this guided play, the children develop kindergarten readiness skills. Our program is centered on hands-on learning

experiences with the foundation based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards and Objectives. The curriculum includes music, science, art, math, literacy, large and small muscle activities, and learning games. Our program’s focus is on individual growth, self-esteem, problem solving and social interaction.

Threes $1143(R)/$1413(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $127(R)/$157(N)

Code Day Time Location

12842 T,Th 9:00 am-11:30 am Seager Park Interpretive Center

12844 T,Th 9:30 am-12:00 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center

12843 T,Th 9:40 am-12:10 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Threes Plus $1656(R)/$1926(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $184(R)/$214(N)

Code Day Time Location

12841 M,W,F 9:40 am-12:10 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Fours $1656(R)/$1926(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $184(R)/$214(N)

Code Day Time Location

12838 M,W,F 9:00 am-11:30 am Seager Park Interpretive Center

12837 M,W,F 9:30 am-12:00 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center

Pre-Kindergarten $2232(R)/$2502(N) * Tuition Payment Plan: $248(R)/$278(N)

Code Day Time Location

12839 M-Th 12:45 pm-3:15 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center

12840 M-Th 12:45 pm-3:15 pm Seager Park Interpretive Center

No drop off/pickup option Drop off option/Come in to pickup

Preschool Registration Process: 2017-2018Registration Requirements:

• There is a $75 nonrefundable registration fee.• Two options are available for preschool payments. Parents may pay for the program in full

at the time of registration or enroll in an automatic payment plan through use of a credit/debit card or checking account. If enrolling in the automatic payment plan, the first tuition payment is due at the time of registration.

• If your child is a new student, a copy of their birth certificate is required. Please note that you will not be allowed to register without a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

• Preschool spots are available on a first come, first served basis.• Once your child has been registered for a preschool program, you may not waitlist that

child for another preschool program. • Please note that your child must be 30 months, 3, or 4 by September 1. No exceptions will

be made.

Registration Locations:You must register in person at a Naperville Park District registration office. Online, phone registration or mailed forms will not be accepted.

• Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 West Jackson Avenue (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)

• 95th Street Center, 2244 West 95th Street (8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)• Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday)

Important Dates:January 12: Preschool Information Night at Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

January 17: Preschool Information Night at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

January 19-23: Priority Registration for current participants and alumni familiesAll children currently enrolled in the 2016-17 preschool program or alumni families will receive priority registration for the 2016-17 school year. An informational packet will be sent home the beginning of January.

January 25: Resident Registration begins

February 1: Nonresident Registration begins

August 25: Preschool Welcome Letter will be mailedYou will receive a welcome letter at the end of August that will include your child’s teachers and orientation time. You will need to complete the following: Physical Form, Child’s Information Card and Getting to Know Your Child Form and bring them to orientation. The forms were provided in your blue folder that you received when you registered. They also are available on our website, napervilleparks.org. Preschool forms will not be accepted before orientation. All paperwork must be complete before your child will be allowed to start preschool.

September 11 and 12 OrientationOrientation is an opportunity for you and your child to visit your child’s classroom and meet his/her teachers. Preschool Orientation will be on Monday, September 11, 2017 for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Monday-Thursday programs. For Tuesday and Thursday programs, Orientation will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Payment Options:• Pay the full program fee at the time of registration.• Pay the first tuition payment at the time of registration and enroll in the automatic

payment plan where an additional eight equal tuition payments will be withdrawn from your checking account or charged to a credit/debit card. These payments will occur on the first of each month beginning September 15 through April 15. Credit/debit cards that are declined will be charged a $25 service fee by the Naperville Park District and may result in the forfeiture of this payment option.

Program WithdrawEnrolling in preschool is a commitment that your child will attend for the entire preschool year. However, we do understand that situations arise that require a withdrawal from the program. The Naperville Park District must receive requests to withdraw from the 2017-2018 preschool program by July 25, 2017 in order for you to receive a refund of your first tuition payment. First tuition payment refunds will not be issued after this date. The first tuition payment is nonrefundable for preschool program registrations received after July 25.

Program withdrawal requests received after the start of preschool must be received two weeks before your child’s last day in order to receive a refund of tuition paid for days that your child will not attend due to withdrawing from the program. Program withdrawal requests will be accepted October 1 through March 1. Refunds will not be issued for program withdrawal requests received after March 1. Please contact the Program Manager if you need to cancel your child’s preschool enrollment at (630)848-3571.

Naperville Park District320 W. Jackson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540

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Naperville Park District Preschool Locations:Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center

305 W. Jackson Ave.

Interpretive Center at Seager Park1163 Plank Rd.

Knoch Knolls Nature Center320 Knoch Knolls Rd.

Preschool Websitenapervilleparks.org/earlychildhood

Preschool Blognpdpreschool.blogspot.com