Little Learners PreschoolPRESCHOOLLittle LearnersPRESCHOOLA School Year Programfor 2-5 Year OldsThe Vernon Hills Park District Preschoolprovides an educational program wherechildren are encouraged to develop ineach learning area based on the IllinoisEarly Learning and DevelopmentStandards.Our program will prepare your child fortheir kindergarten experience throughdevelopmentally appropriate activities.Our highly experienced staff will assistyour child in developing a sense of independenceand confidence as they developsocial relationships with other children.Daily instruction is provided to foster yourchild’s literary, cognitive, fine and grossmotor skills.We offer the best value for your money,a beautiful facility and a highly-qualifiedstaff dedicated to our young students!Consider our school-year preschoolprograms for 2-5 year olds for a consistent,developmentally appropriateeducational program.In addition, we offer both before and aftersupplemental preschool programs tocomplement your child’s learningexperience all year round.2 Year Olds (Must be 2 years old by 9/1/15)Code Dates Days Time R/NR*510201-1 9/15-5/12 T/Th 9:30-11:00a $1425/1568Sullivan Community CenterYoung 3s (Must be 3 years old by 3/1/16)Code Dates Days Time R/NR*510301-1 9/15-5/12 T/Th 9:30-11:30a $1425/1568Laschen Community Center3 Year Olds (Must be 3 years old by 9/1/15 and toilet-trained)Code Dates Days Time R/NR*510302-1 9/8-5/19 T/Th 8:45-11:15a $1302/1432510303-1 9/9-5/20 M/W/F 8:45-11:15a $1768/1945/Sullivan Community Center4 Year Olds (Must by 4 years old by 9/1/15 & toilet-trained)Code Dates Days Time R/NR*510401-1 9/9-5/20 M/W/F 8:45-11:15a $1768/1945510402-1 9/8-5/19 T/W/Th 8:45-11:15a $1768/1945Sullivan Community CenterPre-K (Must be 4 or 5 years old by 9/1/15 & toilet-trained)Is your child ready for school 4 or 5 days a week and attending all day Kindergartenin the Fall of 2016? This class focuses on Kindergarten readiness skills, usingenrichment activities in science, arts & crafts, and music. An emphasis is placed ondeveloping large motor skills and cognitive learning skills through observation,discussion, participation and creativity. We will eat lunch together once a week.Choose 4 days a week or the full 5 days a week option.Code Dates Days Time R/NR*510101-1 9/8-5/20 M-F 12:00-2:30p $2905/3196510102-1 9/8-5/19 M-Th 12:00-2:30p $2331/2564Sullivan Community Center*Fee includes school tote bag.QuestionsFor more information about LittleLearners Preschool, contact GailHerrmann, Early Childhood Supervisor,at 847-996-6808 orgailh@vhparkdistrict.org.Preschool Enrichment ClassIs your child ready for more school? Will your child be attending all day Kindergartennext year? Do you want to add some afternoon enrichment activities on to your child’sday. Morning preschoolers, from any program, can come for lunch and added specialactivities which will include music, cooking, large motor, sensory, outdoor play,computer and sports. We will walk our morning preschool children from their class tothis enrichment program. Children must bring their own lunch each day.Ages: 3-5 years (Must be 3 by 9/1/15 & toilet trained)Code Dates Days Time R/NR510001-1 9/9-5/18 M/W/F 11:15a-2:30p $2298/2528Sullivan Community Center18 (847) 996-6800vhparkdistrict.org
Extend your child’s morning MWF preschool day!Register for the preschool classes on this page.Investigation Station Fall 2015Your child’s curiosity will be stimulated in this hands-on class thatshows how cooking, math measuring, counting and numbers areinfluenced by nature. Let’s explore together!This is a drop off class.Ages: 4-5 years (Must be 4 years old by 9/1/15)Code Dates Day Time R/NR211401-1 9/17-12/10 Th 8:45-11:15a $253/278Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room ABonnie Imburgia & Joan GroodyLunch BunchThis class is a lunch extension for our 3 and 4 year old ThursdayAM preschoolers and for our PreK students who are enrolled inInvestigation Station. Bring a sack lunch and drink each week.Ages: 3-5 years (Must be 3 years old by 9/1/15)Code Dates Day Time R/NR211402-1 9/17-12/10 Th 11:15-12:00p $71/78Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room ABonnie Imburgia & Joan GroodyPRESCHOOL REGISTRATION• Pre-registration is offered to returning students, prior toopen registration.• If you are a new student, a copy of your child’s birthcertificate or other proof of your child’s birthdate must besubmitted.2015/2016 Payment ScheduleA $100 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit is due at thetime of registration. The balance will be charged in six equal installmerntson the first of each month, July through December.Credit/Debit card authorization is required for the installmentcharges.PRESCHOOL STAFF2 Year Old Preschool Cindy Hebda, Vicki GoldmanYoung 3’s Preschool Linda Brenner, Linda Epstein3 & 4 Year Old Preschool Jenny Glees, Joan Groody, CindyHebda, Molly Kalsch, Lisa Nockels, Maureen Pecht, Holly WeberPlay Longer, Live StrongerPRESCHOOLPreschool PlusAdd more fun to add to your 3 and 4 year old’spreschool day! We participate in large motoractivities both outside and inside, stories, songs,lunch (bring a lunch and drink each day), andmany other related activities. Now that Hawthorn District 73 isoffering full day Kindergarten, this is a great way to prepare yourchild for a longer school day. This is a drop off class.NEWAges: 3-4 years (Must be 3 years old by 9/1/15)Code Dates Day Time R/NR213201-1 9/9-12/16 MWF 11:15-12:45p $449/494No class 10/12, 11/11, 11/25, 11/27Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room BExtra FunExtend your child’s day with some extra fun! If theweather permits we will play outside, if not, wewill play in the Community room. The children willenjoy additional socialization, large motor play,stories and coloring. Please send a lunch and drink with your childeach day. This is a drop off class.NEWAges: 3-5 years (Must be 3 years old by 9/1/15)Code Dates Day Time R/NR213301-1 9/22-10/29 T/Th 11:15-1:00p $164/180213301-2 11/3-12/15 T/Th 11:15-1:00p $164/180No class 11/26Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room ABonnie ImburgiaPRESCHOOL FAQ’SWhat are your teacher/student ratios?2 year old preschool: 2 teachers/12 children maximumYoung 3’s preschool: 2 teachers/14 children maximum3 year old preschool: 2 teachers/18 children maximum4 year old preschool: 2 teachers/18 children maximumPre-Kindergarten: 2 teachers /18 children maximumDo preschoolers need to be potty trained? Children in 2 yearold and Young 3’s preschool do not need to be potty trained,however instructors are not responsible for changing diapers.3, 4 and Pre-K preschool children must be potty trained.What is your discipline policy? We use a brief time-out in theclassroom. Our goal in using this technique is to remove a childfrom the situation long enough to allow him/her to regain controlof him/herself. Positive redirection is another core disciplineprocedure. Appropriate boundaries and rules for behavior areestablished early in the school year.Can I observe a class that is in session? Yes! Call GailHerrmann at 847-996-6808, to set up an appointment.19Little Learners Preschool