EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY LEARNING CENTER - CHILD CARE Program Supervisor Alisa Kapusinski, 847-781-3631, akapusinski@heparks.org
The Hoffman Estates Park District has expanded its state licensed and nationally accredited preschool program by opening a new full day preschool child care center at Triphahn for children 3–5 years old. Through developmentally appropriate instruction and positive atmosphere for learning, children in the full day preschool program will develop the social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills necessary to prepare them for Kindergarten. Breakfast, lunch and snack are provided which meet nutritional guidelines. This program is open Monday-Friday from 7:00A–6:00P year round. Registration is open year round to any child who is 3–5 years old and fully potty trained.
DAILY SCHEDULE 7:00A–9:00A — learning centers exploration 9:00A–9:15A — breakfast 9:15A–9:30A — circle time 9:30A–11:30A — dedicated preschool time 11:30A–11:45A — music and stories 11:45A–12:00P — large motor play 12:00P–12:30P — lunch 12:30P– 1:00P — quiet activities 1:00P–3:00P — rest time 3:00P–3:15P — afternoon snack 3:15P–3:30P — circle time 3:30P–4:30P — large motor play 4:30P–6:00P — learning centers exploration
REGISTRATION POLICY Enrollment requires completion of the Early Learning Center Enrollment Form, payment of the first and last week’s tuition and a $35 registration fee. Prior to beginning enrollment in Early Learning Center programs the following forms must be turned in — Certificate of Child Health Exam, Emergency Card, Preschool Information Sheet, Discipline Policy, Permission and Waiver Form, DCFS Sign Off. Please contact Program Manager Alisa to set up a registration appointment.
TOURS OF OUR PROGRAM Parents are welcome to make an appointment for a tour of the Early Learning Center. Appointments are required to schedule a tour. Please contact Program Manager Alisa to set up an appointment.
DROP-IN PROGRAM Drop-in care is only offered as a full-day program. Limited space is available each day so be sure to call ahead to reserve your child’s space. A 5 visit punch card can be purchased for $310 and one day daily drop-in is available for $65. Children will receive a full-day of preschool learning along with breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Students in the Early Learning Center participate in a variety of activities every day, including art, music, creative movement, dramatic play, math and science and group discussions.
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