2023-2024
REGISTER CALL 630.837.2468
Preschool Mission Statement:
Hanover Park Park District is committed to thoroughly preparing kids for Kindergarten! We provide a secure and nurturing atmosphere, where children can learn crucial skills like motor development, independence-building, and listening comprehension - all while having fun exploring numbers and letters. Our students are empowered through self-expression activities that help them grow in confidence as they discover the world of colors & shapes!
1. Review class information. Decide upon a class that fits your schedule best and your child’s age. (There is limited enrollment in these programs.)
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Little Learners is for children who are 3 years old as of August 30, 2023.
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Pre-Kindergarten is for children who are 4 years old as of August 30, 2023.
2. Register in person at the Community Center.
What you’ll need:
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First month’s Tuition
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Child’s birth certificate
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Non-district will be charged an additional $15 at the time of registration when applicable.
3. Upon completing registration you will receive:
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Parent Manual
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Information Sheet concerning billing
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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
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Pull-ups are not acceptable for Little Learners and Pre-Kindergarten. Please refer to the Totally 2’s & 3’s regarding pull-ups.
There will be no class for Preschool programs on the following dates:
Monday, November 20, 2023 - Friday, November 24, 2023
Friday, December 22, 2023 - Monday, January 8, 2024
Monday, January 15, 2024
Monday, February 19, 2024
Preschool classes will follow the U-46 Winter and Spring Break schedules.
Locations:
Ahlstrand Fieldhouse
6800 Catalpa
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 837-2008
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 September 01, 2023
Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly
801000-01 | 2-3 | Tu/ Th | 9a-10:30a | $82
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 2024. 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 Thursday, May 23rd, 2024.
Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6800 Catalpa St.
As of September 01, 2023
Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly
801020-01 | 4 | M/W/F | 9a-11:30a | $182 I $1,498.50
801020-02 | 4 | T/Th | 9a-11:30a | $125 I $1012.50
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 September 01, 2023
Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly
801010-01 | 3 | M/W/F | 9-11:00 a | $145 I $1174.50
