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Sunbeams & Rainbows Program Information
2020/2021 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION
Open Enrollment for next school year is now taking place! Spots are limited, contact the Park District today to register!
Our Preschool Philosophy & Curriculum
Sunbeams & Rainbows preschool provides a safe and nurturing learning environment that embraces all children and their diverse learning styles, needs and interests. Our instructors offer unique learning experiences that are play-based, developmentally appropriate, and respectful of social, cultural, and linguistic diversity. We prepare preschoolers for elementary school and beyond by incorporating activities that promote social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive development.
Our curriculum is guided by The Creative Curriculum for Preschool by Teaching Strategies, the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Age 3, and by the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards with special attention to literacy, mathematics, science & technology, social studies, the arts and English language acquisition.
Two-Year-Old Preschool
Sunbeams & Rainbows two-year-old preschool introduces children to developmentally appropriate, theme-based concepts through fun and exciting group and individual experiences. With an emphasis on social interaction, emotional growth and learning through play, children will explore, discover, and learn about the world around them. Pull-ups are permitted - parent/caregiver must be available to change within fifteen minutes.
Three-Year-Old Preschool
Sunbeams & Rainbows three-year-old preschool introduces children to developmentally appropriate, theme-based concepts and unique learning studies. Cognitive, social, emotional as well as gross and fine motor skill development are emphasized through play-based activities. Child must be able to use the restroom independently; pull-ups not permitted.
Four-Year-Old Preschool
Children in Sunbeams & Rainbows four-year-old preschool are immersed in developmentally appropriate, theme-based units and fascinating studies. Learning is interactive with plenty of opportunities for children to explore their interests and develop kindergarten readiness skills. Children are challenged to think critically, problem-solve and gain independence. Child must be able to use the restroom independently; pull-ups not permitted.
2020/2021 Class Locations & Fees
| Age as of 3/15/20 | Location | Days/Dates | Time | Annual Fee or 9 Installments | Availability |
| 2 | Eldridge Park | MW, 9/9-5/19 | 9:30-11:30am | $954R/$1197NR Annually or $106R/$133NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 2 | Eldridge Park | TuTh, 9/10-5/20 | 9:30-11:30am | $988R/$1242NR Annually or $110R/$138NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 2 | Wagner | MW, 9/9-5/19 | 9:30-11:30am | $988R/$1242NR Annually or $110R/$138NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 2 | Wagner | TuTh, 9/10-5/20 | 9:30-11:30am | $988R/$1242NR Annually or $110R/$138NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 2 | Wagner | TuTh, 9/10-5/20 | 9:30-11:30am | $988R/$1242NR Annually or $110R/$138NR Nine Installments | Open |
| Age as of 9/1/20 | |||||
| 3 | Butterfield Park | TuTh, 9/8-5/20 | 9-11:15am | $1152R/$1440NR Annually or $128R/$160NR Nine Installments | FULL |
| 3 | Crestview Park | TuTh, 9/8-5/20 | 9-11:15am | $1152R/$1440NR Annually or $128R/$160NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 3 | Wagner | TuTh, 9/8-5/20 | 9-11:15am | $1152R/$1440NR Annually or $128R/$160NR Nine Installments | FULL |
| 3 | Wilder Park | TuTh, 9/8-5/20 | 9-11:15am | $1152R/$1440NR Annually or $128R/$160NR Nine Installments | FULL |
| 4 | Butterfield Park | MWF, 9/9-5/21 | 8:45-11:15am | $1899R/$2376NR Annually or $211R/$264NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
| 4 | Crestview Park | MWF, 9/9-5/21 | 8:45-11:15am | $1899R/$2376NR Annually or $211R/$264NR Nine Installments | 1 spot left! |
| 4 | Wagner | MWF, 9/9-5/21 | 8:45-11:15am | $1899R/$2376NR Annually or $211R/$264NR Nine Installments | FULL |
| 4 | Wilder Park | MWF, 9/9-5/21 | 8:45-11:15am | $1899R/$2376NR Annually or $211R/$264NR Nine Installments | Space is limited |
A copy of the child’s birth certificate, DHS State of IL Certificate of Child Health Examination, a Student Information Form, and an Authorization & Consent Form must be submitted prior to the first day of class. Sunbeams & Rainbows class calendar, family handbook, required student paperwork, and orientation meeting schedule will be available after August 1.
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