Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool | Elmhurst Park District

Online Registration for the 2025/2026 Program is now open

A $70 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration. Register for Preschool >>

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

Online Registration for the 2025/2026 Sunbeams & Rainbows Program is now open. A $70 non-refundable registration fee is due at time of registration.

2025/2026 Program

AGE	LOCATION	DATE	TIME	FEE
2	Eldridge	TuTh, 9/4/25-5/14/26	9:30-11:30am	$1188R/$1485NR annually or $132R/$165NR nine installments
2	Butterfield	MW, 9/3/25-5/13/26	9:30-11:30am	$1188R/$1485NR annually or $132R/$165NR nine installments
2	Butterfield	TuTh, 9/4/25-5/14/26	9:30-11:30am	$1188R/$1485NR annually or $132R/$165NR nine installments
3	Crestview	TuTh, 9/2/25-5/14/26	9-11:30am	$1566R/$1953NR annually or $174R/$217NR nine installments
3	Wilder	TuTh, 9/2/25-5/14/26	9-11:30am	$1566R/$1953NR annually or $174R/$217NR nine installments
4	Wilder	MWF, 9/3/25-5/15/26	8:45-11:45am	$2844R/$3555NR annually or $316R/$395NR nine installments
4	Courts Plus	MTWTh, 9/2/25-5/15/26	8:45-11:15am	$3150R/$3933NR annually or $350R/$437NR nine installments
3-5	Courts Plus	MTWTh, 9/2/25-5/15/26	12:15-2:45pm	$3150R/$3933NR annually or $350R/$437NR nine installments

Two-Year-Old

Must be 2 as of September 1, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

New for 2025 - Preschool Playtime

Ages 3-5

Extend your preschool day or bridge the gap between AM & PM preschool at Courts Plus! This program offers an extension of the preschool day and provides your child with an opportunity to enjoy fun, food and friends through socialization and playtime. Participants should bring a nut-free, nutritious lunch each day.

Preschoolers can use this program to bridge the gap between AM & PM preschool sessions or extend the AM Preschool class to include lunch and play time or provide an earlier drop-off for the PM Preschool class.

Preschool Playtime follows the Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool schedule, Preschool Playtime will not be offered on days school is not in session.