Preschool | hpparks

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Preschool Mission Statement

Hanover Park Park District helps little sprouts prepare for Kindergarten with care and creativity! Our nurturing programs promote independence, motor development, listening skills, and self-expression through fun learning in numbers, letters, colors, and shapes.

Enrollment Info

Little Learners: Age 3 by Sept 1, 2025
Pre-Kindergarten: Age 4 by Sept 1, 2025

Bring: 1st month’s tuition, child’s birth certificate, and proof of address.

All children must be toilet independent (no pull-ups).

You’ll receive: Parent Manual, Billing Info Sheet, and Emergency Form (to be returned on the first day).

Start Dates

T/Th Classes: Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025
M/W/F Classes: Wednesday, Sept 3, 2025

Preschool Open House

Aug 27 (M/W/F & 5-day classes)
Aug 28 (T/Th classes) | 6:30–7:30 PM

No Class Dates

Nov 24–28, 2025 (Thanksgiving)
Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026 (Winter Break)
Jan 19, 2026 (MLK Day)
Feb 16, 2026 (Presidents’ Day)

Preschool follows the U-46 Winter & Spring Break schedules.

Totally 2s & 3s | Call to Register

This gentle preschool introduction supports toddlers in socializing and learning through play. Pull-ups are allowed, but parents must return for accidents.

801000-01 | 9/1 | Tu/Th | 9:00–10:30 AM | $130 / $145

Little Learners

Kids enjoy music, art, stories, and early academic fun while developing social and motor skills. A joyful space that helps them grow into confident preschoolers.

801010-01 | 9/1 | M/W/F | 9:00–11:00 AM | $165 / $185

Pre-Kindergarten (M-F) | Call to Register

Get your child ready for Kindergarten with hands-on learning in letters, numbers, and social skills. Includes a fun graduation celebration in May!

801020-01 | 9/1 | M–F | 9:00–11:30 AM | $350 / $400

Pre-Kindergarten (M/W/F) | Call to Register

Get your child ready for Kindergarten with hands-on learning in letters, numbers, and social skills. Includes a fun graduation celebration in May!

801020-02 | 9/1 | M/W/F | 9:00–11:30 AM | $193 / $243

Little Bloomers (Evening) | Call to Register

An after-work early education program for ages 3–5 focused on social-emotional learning, early literacy, STEAM, and seasonal fun. Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–7:30 PM at Ahlstrand Fieldhouse.

9/2–9/30 | $130R / $164NR
10/2–10/30 | $130R / $164NR
11/4–11/20 | $130R / $164NR
All 3 months | $312R / $393NR (20% off)

Sprout & Shine Sats (Drop-In) | Call to Register

Ages 3–5 • Saturdays • 10:00–11:30 AM

Location: Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

Fee: $30 Resident / $45 Non-Resident per session

Weekly themed enrichment classes for early learners! Join us for messy art, baking basics, STEM, movement, and more.

Sept 13 – Once Upon a Saturday | Program #201035-01
Sept 20 – Saturday Safari | Program #201035-02
Sept 27 – Giggle Grove | Program #201035-03
Oct 4 – Apple Adventures | Program #201035-04
Oct 11 – Super Silly Saturday | Program #201035-05
Oct 18 – Zoom Zoom Vroom | Program #201035-06
Oct 25 – Boo-tiful Bats & Cats | Program #201035-07
Nov 1 – Bubble Pop Bash | Program #201035-08
Nov 8 – Zoom into Space | Program #201035-09
Nov 15 – Thankful Hearts | Program #201035-10

Drop in for your favorites or register for all!

Little Sprouts STEM Explorers | Call to Register

Held after class, this program features exciting experiments and STEM play. Kids build curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

201034-01 | 09/02 - 09/30 | Tu/Th | 11:30a – 1p | $130 / $164

201034-02 | 10/02 - 10/30 | Tu/Th | 11:30a – 1p | $130 / $164

201034-03 | 11/04 - 11/20 | Tu/Th | 11:30a– 1p | $130 / $164

201034-04 | 09/02 - 11/20 | Tu/Th | 11:30a – 1p| $312 / $393

Acorn Adventures | Call to Register

A lunch-and-learn program packed with fun STEM activities after preschool. Kids explore science, math, and more through engaging, hands-on experiences.

201030-01 | 09/03 - 09/29 | M/W/F | 11:30a – 1p | $130 / $164

201030-02 | 10/01 - 10/31 | M/W/F | 11:30a– 1p | $130 / $164

201030-03 | 11/03 - 11/21 | M/W/F | 11:30a – 1p | $130 / $164

201030-04 | 09/03 - 11/03 | M/W/F | 11:30a – 1p | $312 / $393