Online Registration for 2023/2024 Preschool is now open!
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Preschool Program
Online Registration for 2023/2024 Preschool is now open.
2023/2024 Class Locations
| AGE | LOCATION | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Eldridge | F, 9/8/23-5/17/24 | 9:30-11:30am |
| 2 | Wagner | F, 9/8/23-5/17/24 | 9:30-11:30am |
| 2.5 | Wagner | MW, 9/6/23-5/15/24 | 9:30-11:30am |
| 2.5 | Wagner | ThTh, 9/7/23-5/16/24 | 9:30-11:30am |
| 3 | Butterfield | TuTh, 9/5/23-5/16/24 | 9-11:15am |
| 3 | Wagner | TuTh, 9/5/23-5/16/24 | 9-11:15am |
| 3 | Wilder | TuTh, 9/5/23-5/16/24 | 9-11:15am |
| 4 | Wagner | MWF, 9/6/23-5/15/24 | 8:45-11:15am |
| 4 | Wilder | MWF, 9/6/23-5/15/24 | 8:45-11:15am |
| 4 | Courts Plus | MTWTh, 9/6/23-5/15/24 | 8:45-11:15am |
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 2023/2024 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 2023/2024 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 2023/2024 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 2023/2024 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
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.
