Preschool

Preschool Program

Online Registration for 2023/2024 Preschool is now open.

2023/2024 Class Locations

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.

Preschool Connection

Must be 2 between 3/16/23-9/1/23 for 2022/2023 School Year

Preschool Connection caters to our youngest 2's who missed 2.5 year old cut-off but are ready for a year-long preschool experience.

2.5-Year-Old

Must be 2 between 9/2/22-3/15/23 for 2022/2023 School Year

Children are introduced 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 

Must be 3 as of 9/1/23 for 2022/2023 School Year

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

Must be 4 as of 9/1/23 for 2022/2023 School Year

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.

Additional Registration Information Needed

Once registered, families will be invited to complete their child’s ePACT record. This is a highly secure, online emergency network used to collect medical and contact information. Parents will be expected to upload a copy of the following documents to their child’s record prior to the start of the school year.

• A copy of your child’s birth certificate
• DHS State of IL Certificate of Child Health Examination

2022/2023 Class Locations and Registration

Online registration is closed for 2022/2023 Preschool. Contact the Program Supervisor for availability. Registration will be taken in-person at Wagner Community Center to register for the current year.

Contact

For more information about Sunbeams & Rainbows and current COVID-19 guidelines and protocols in place throughout the program, please contact Jessica Marquez at (630) 993-8922.