Preschool

2024/2025 Enrollment - Online registration is now open!

Contact our Preschool Coordinator for questions about registering for the current Preschool Year.

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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 Programs

2024/2025 Program

Online registration is now open. A $65 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration.

AGE LOCATION DATE TIME FEE
2 Eldridge MW, 9/4/24-5/14/25 9:30-11:30am $1179R/$1476NR annually or $131R/$164NR nine installments
2 Eldridge TuTh, 9/5/24-5/15/25 9:30-11:30am $1179R/$1476NR annually or $131R/$164NR nine installments
2 Wagner MW, 9/4/24-5/14/25 9:30-11:30am $1179R/$1476NR annually or $131R/$164NR nine installments
2 Wagner TuTh, 9/5/24-5/15/25 9:30-11:30am $1179R/$1476NR annually or $131R/$164NR nine installments
3 Butterfield MWF, 9/4/24-5/16/25 9-11:30am $2277R/$2835NR annually or $253R/$315NR nine installments
3 Wagner TuTh, 9/3/24-5/15/25 9-11:30am $1557R/$1944NR annually or $173R/$216NR nine installments
3 Wilder TuTh, 9/3/24-5/15/25 9-11:30am $1557R/$1944NR annually or $173R/$216NR nine installments
4 Wagner MWF, 9/4/24-5/16/25 8:45-11:45am $2718R/$3393NR annually or $302R/$377NR nine installments
4 Wilder MWF, 9/4/24-5/16/25 8:45-11:45am $2718R/$3393NR annually or $302R/$377NR nine installments
4 Courts Plus MTWTh, 9/3/24-5/16/25 8:45-11:15am $2718R/$3393NR annually or $302R/$377NR nine installments

 

Two-Year-Old

Must be 2 as of September 1, 2024

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 September 1, 2024

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 September 1, 2024

Children 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.

Lunch Box Club

Pair preschool with Lunch Box Club and extend your day. When registered for Lunch Box Club at Wagner Community Center, preschoolers can use this program to bridge the gap between preschool and their next afternoon program. Elmhurst Park District staff will escort participants from one program to another. Look for the Lunch Box Club logo in the brochure guide next to all eligible transfer programs!


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

Contact

For more information about Sunbeams & Rainbows, please contact Jessica Marquez at (630) 993-8922.