Our Mission
To provide a warm, cheerful and nurturing
environment for children who are
nearly three years old up to five years of
age. Deerfield Park District Preschool is
a developmental school designed so that
children learn to play and play to learn.
Through play, children are encouraged to
solve problems, develop ideas, communicate,
experiment with materials and make
new friends in the community.
We are located on the upper level of the Jewett Park Community Center.
Age Requirements:
2-3/4-year old program:
Child must be 3 years old by
January 1, 2009.
3-year old program:
Child must turn 3 years old by
September 1, 2008.
4-year old program:
Child must turn 4 years old by
September 1, 2008.
Staff
Co-directors: Cindy Wolf, Lynn Braun
Administrative Assistant: Tricia Conroy
Preschool Staff: Our experienced and
dedicated teachers offer children a delightful
introduction to the exciting world
away from home, one in which your child
will feel safe and secure. Specialists in art
and music enhance your child’s preschool
experience.
Our intergenerational program, “Growing
Together,” provides a welcome addition
to many of our classrooms.
Registration
Registration was held in January 2008
for the 2008-2009 school year. You may
register your child at any time if there are
openings.
Please use the park district registration
form (see link at right). Proof of age is
required at the time of registration.
Preschool registration is NOT available online.
School Calendar
September 2008–May 2009
We follow the holiday schedule for
School District 109.
School Hours
Morning hours
2-3/4 year olds: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
3 and 4 year olds: 8:45 - 11:15 AM
Afternoon hours
3 and 4 year olds: 12:30 - 3 PM
Tuition
A deposit equal to one month tuition is due at the time of registration. The total amount of the deposit payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. The tuition balance may be paid in full at the time of registration or in eight monthly payments beginning July 1, 2008 and ending February 1, 2009.
Click here for a breakdown of tuition fees for each of our preschool offerings.
