2022-2023

Totally 2s & 3s:

This program is designed to provide your child with their first introduction to the preschool setting. Our qualified, caring, and nurturing staff will help ease each child’s separation from their parents. This class aims to emphasize socialization and learning through the use of play. Your toddler will experience music, storytime, arts and crafts and so many other fun activities. This program is an excellent stepping stone into our Little Learners program.

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse 6800 Catalpa St.

As of August 30, 2022

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly 

701000-01 | 2-3 | Tu/ Th | 9a-10:30a | $78 

Totally 2s & 3s Information:

Parents may stay on the first day of class to help ease their child into separation. This is not a parent/tot program and parents will be asked to stop attending after the first class.

Pull-ups are acceptable, but our teachers are not able to change any child. Children should be in the process of learning how to be toilet independent while attending this program. Parents must be available to return to the program to change their child’s pull-up or in case of a bathroom accident.

Pre-kindergarten

Make the smart choice to get your little one ready for kindergarten! Our curriculum is based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Students will learn about colors, size, shapes, numbers, reading readiness as well as how to follow directions and time. All while developing social-emotional and listening skills. Teachers will explore the alphabet, addresses, phone numbers, and how to write their names. Classes are designed to prepare children who enter kindergarten in the fall of 2023. A graduation celebration will be held at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to help 1-2 times a month in the preschool programs. Information may change due to CDC guidelines. Graduation for all Pre-K classes will take place Wednesday, May 24, 2023. 

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6800 Catalpa St. 

As of August 30, 2022

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly

701020-01 | 4 | M/W/F | 9a-11:30a | $172 I $1,393.20

701020-02 | 4 | T/Th | 9a-11:30a | $115 I $931.50

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Little Learners:

Socialization and learning through play will fill your child’s day. Students are exposed to creative art expression, rhythm activities, singing, stories, name recognition, fine motor skills, and activities related to everyday math, science, and language discovery. This class is a great opportunity for your child to get ready for Pre-Kindergarten.

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6800 Catalpa St.

As of August 30, 2022

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly

701010-01 3 M/W/F 9-11:00 am $135 I $1093.50

Preschool Mission Statement:

The Hanover Park Park District aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment in order to encourage the progression of socialization skills, motor skills, and emotional development of all our students while also encouraging independence, listening skills, and self-expression. Our students prepare for Kindergarten through the learning of numbers, letters, writing, reading, colors, and shapes.

Enrollment Information

1. Review class information.  Decide upon a class that will best fit schedules and the child’s age.  There is limited enrollment in these programs.

• Little Learners is for children who are 3 years old as of August 30, 2022.

• Pre-Kindergarten is for children who are 4 years old as of August 30, 2022.

2.  Register in person at the Community Center at 630.837.2468

• First month’s tuition.

• Child’s birth certificate.

• Non-residents will be charged an additional $15 at the time of registration when applicable.

3. Upon completing the registration you will receive:

• Parent manual

• Information sheet concerning billing

• Emergency information form to be completed by the parent and given to the child's teacher on the first day of school

4. All children must be toilet independent

• Pull-ups are not acceptable for Little Learners and Pre-Kindergarten. Please refer to the Totally 2’s & 3’s regarding pull-ups.

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Important Class Dates

T/Th classes begin Tuesday, September 6, 2022

M/W/F classes begin Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Preschool Open House: August 29th (M/W/F class) and August 30th (T/Th class) from 6:30p to 7:30p

There will be no class for Preschool programs on the following dates:

Monday, November 21, 2022 - Friday, November 25, 2022

Monday, December 19, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023

Monday, February 20, 2023

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Preschool classes will follow the U-46 Winter and Spring Break schedules.

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Preschool Open House

Our open house is an excellent opportunity to meet our teachers and see your classroom!  Both parents and children are welcome to attend.  Preschool staff can answer any questions you have regarding our preschool program. 

August 29th (M/W/F class) and August 30th (T/Th class)

Locations:

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

6800 Catalpa

Hanover Park, IL 60133

(630) 837-2008