Programs | Preschool
September 2013 - May 2014
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All Buffalo Grove Park District Preschool classes are located at the Alcott Center.
Super Twos
This transitional class which meets the entire preschool year, will help your child learn to play with others, develop appropriate cognitive skills and gradually separate from the parent. For children 2 years old by September 1, 2013. Please check this season's program guide or contact Martha Westerberg at (847) 850-2111 for more details or to observe a class.
2013-2014 Super Twos Newsletters & Calendars
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Terrific Threes
For children turning 3 years old between September 2 and December 31, 2013. Please check this season's program guide or contact Martha Westerberg at (847) 850-2111 for more details or to observe a class.
2013-2014 Terrific Threes Newsletters & Calendars
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Three Year Old Preschool
The Three Year Old Preschool focuses on socialization through play, stories,
songs and group activities. Children will make new friends and develop
their social skills while becoming more aware of the world around them.
Fine motor skills are developed through art activities and large motor skills
are gained through use of the Gym, Large Motor Room and our Preschool
Circle Room. Caring, professional teachers and bright, inviting classrooms
provide children with a comforting and exciting educational environment.
Note change: Children may be in Pullups® until December.
• Child must be 3 years old by September 1, 2013.
• Proof of age and a $100 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is
required with registration.
• Parent helpers are essential to the preschool and help to enrich each
child’s preschool experience. Parents will help 6 times during the
school year for Monday, Wednesday, Friday or 5 times for Tuesday, Thursday. Parents unable to help
will pay an additional $20 each with each payment.
• Children enrolled in Three Year Old Preschool will priority register for
Four Year Old Preschool.
2013-2014 Three Year Old Preschool Newsletters & Calendars
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Four Year Old Preschool
Established in 1968, our Four Year Old Preschool continues to provide
a quality preschool experience that will enrich the social, emotional and
intellectual growth of your 4 year old. Our goal is to have your child
learn at their own pace through a variety of exciting experiences that
will build a foundation of a love for learning and school. Our degreed,
professional staff (2 teachers per classroom) and small class size allow
for individual attention. Communication with Kindergarten teachers from
the school districts we serve allows us to key in on important Kindergarten
readiness skills. As a parent helper, you have a unique opportunity to
share in your child’s preschool experience.
• Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2013 and toilet
trained to attend.
• Proof of age and a $100 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit is
required at registration.
• Parents help 2 times in the fall, winter and spring for Monday, Wednesday, Friday
program, or one time in the fall, winter and spring for Tuesday, Thursday.
• Parents who are unable to help in the preschool classroom will pay
an additional $20 each session.
• Registration is only accepted in person at the Alcott Center.
2013-2014 Four Year Old Preschool Calendars
Click here for the Monday, Wednesday, Friday calendar.
Click here for the Tuesday, Thursday calendar.