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Preschool and ThreeSchool
Downers Grove Park District Preschool and ThreeSchool
Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue

Preschool Winter Weather Closing Information
If the school district cancels classes due to hazardous weather conditions, the park district does likewise. District 58 announces cancellation of classes on the following stations: WGN-AM (720), WBBM-AM/FM (96.3), WLS-AM/FM (AM 890 and FM 94.7) and US 99 (99). The Village of Downers Grove Emergency Information Hotline at 630-434-6800 will also list school district closings. Check the Calendar of Events in the left column on this website for updated program schedules and information if hazardous weather condiditons are present.

Where Learning is Fun!
Preschool FAQ's
The Downers Grove Park District Preschool provides a curriculum of developmentally appropriate experiences designed to develop the whole child.The preschool program provides a nurturing environment with stimulating activities in creative art, language, math, science, dramatic play, movement and songs, indoor and outdoor play. Guided by the Illinois Early Learning Standards, all activities are designed to enhance children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. A detailed preschool manual is available upon registration.

The Downers Grove Park District Early Childhood Specialty programs offer year-round fun and learning for you and your child. Early childhood classes help children gain independence and learn new skills through developmentally appropriate activities. Enjoy family programs geared for parent, child and sibling involvement.

Choose from programs that feature arts and crafts, music and movement, dance, gymnastics, sports and games, cooking, social play, camps and more.

Our Teaching Staff
Our staff are qualified, caring and experienced teachers who pride themselves on a warm, sensitive, safe and educational environment. Each class has two teachers. Small class sizes and bright, inviting classrooms enhance the child’s experience.

Three-Year Old Preschool
Perfect for the new early learner, the three-year old program helps foster socialization and independence while introducing children to the classroom setting. Through teacher-guided activities, children learn to follow simple directions, make new friends and share with others in a group. Activities promote fine motor development through creative arts, cutting and gluing. Children are introduced to shape, number and color recognition through Show & Tell and themed activities and large motor skills are enhanced through gym, creative movement activities and outdoor play.

Four/Five-Year Old Preschool
Experienced learners prepare for Kindergarten in programs designed for continued enrichment. Children develop readiness skills through exposure to upper and lower case letters, sound recognition, reading and writing activities, math concepts and color and shape review. Social skills and problem solving are enhanced through unstructured play and teacher-directed group activities. Children explore and learn about the community through local field trips and community visitors.

2010 - 2011 School Year

Three and Four-Year Old Registration
Registration applications are available at the
Lincoln Center Registration Office
935 Maple Avenue. 
For currently available openings call (630) 963-1300.

NEW Returning Resident and Sibling Registration
Three-year-old residents currently enrolled in Preschool, their siblings and students currently enrolled in ThreeSchool have the first opportunity to register for the 2010/2011 Preschool classes.

Registration applications are available at the Lincoln Center Registration Office, 935 Maple Avenue, beginning Monday, January 4 at 8:30 am through Saturday, January 16 at 12:00 pm. Mail in or drop off your registration application at the Registration Office. Please indicate your first through third choices for class placement. A random selection for class placement takes place Monday, January 18. Returning residents may continue to register on a first-come, first-served basis through Saturday, January 23 at 12:00 pm.

New Resident Registration: 3- & 4/5-Year-Olds

Registration applications for remaining class openings for 3-year-olds and 4/5-year-olds are available at Lincoln Center beginning Monday, January 11, at 8:30 am through Saturday, January 23, at 12:00 pm. Mail in or drop off your registration application at the Registration Office. Please indicate your first through third choices for class placement. A random selection for class placements takes place Monday, January 25. New residents may continue to register on a first-come, first-served basis through Saturday, January 30, at 12:00 pm.

Nonresident Registration

Nonresident registration for remaining class openings begins Monday, February 1, at Lincoln Center, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 7:00 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm.

1. Downers Grove Park District residents must verify residency by attaching a copy of their property tax bill to the registration form. Please call Lincoln Center if you have questions about your resident status.
2. Child’s age must be verified by attaching a copy of a birth or baptismal certificate to your registration form. No other forms of age verification are accepted.
3. Siblings must reside in the same household and provide proof of residency.
4. Submit a $60 partially refundable deposit check payable to the Downers Grove Park District. (This amount is subtracted from the total tuition.)
5. Children must be 3 but not yet 4 years of age by September 1, 2010, to register for the 3-year-old program. Children must be 4 or 5 but not yet 6 years of age by September 1, 2010, to register for the 4/5-year-old program. The park district reserves the right to place a child previously enrolled in the preschool program based on ability level observed by the preschool staff.
6. Children must be toilet-trained and not in pull-up training pants.
7. Applications are not processed without complete and accurate residency and age verification.
8. Children are placed in second or third class choice if first choice is unavailable.
9. Information packets with class confirmation are mailed in February. Children wait-listed also receive notification in the mail.
10. If you are expecting to move within the Downers Grove Park District boundaries by September 1, 2010 and want to register for preschool during the mail-in/drop-off process, please attach a copy of the purchasing contract to your application.
11. A $10 transfer fee will be assessed once class assignments are complete.

2010 - 2011 Preschool Tuition & Class Schedule

Preschool Tuition Payment Policy
For your convenience, preschool tuition may be paid by installments in the following amounts:

3-Year Old Resident Tuition Rates No. of Days per week Days of the week Tuition Install Amt. Two Days M/W or Tu/Th $770 $177.50 Three Days Tu/W/Th $1,132 $268		3-Year Old Non-Resident Tuition Rates No. of Days per week Days of the week Tuition Install Amt. Two Days M/W or Tu/Th $1,116 $264 Three Days Tu/W/Th $1,679 $404.75
4/5-Year Old Resident Tuition Rates No. of Days per week Days of the week Tuition Install Amt. Two Days Tu/Th $770 $177.50 Three Days M/W/F $1,298 $309.50 Three Days Tu/W/Th $1,132 $268		4/5-Year Old Non-Resident Tuition Rates No. of Days per week Days of the week Tuition Install Amt. Two Days Tu/Th $1,116 $264 Three Days M/W/F $1,911 $462.75 Three Days Tu/W/Th $1,679 $404.75

Downloadable Information for your Convenience.

• Illinois Early Childhood Standards - May 2010
• Preschool News: May - 3 Year Olds
• Preschool News: May - 4/5 Year Olds
• Threeschool Calendar: May
• Allergy Information Form
• Medication Dispensing Information
• Permission to Dispense Medication
• Emergency Card
• Household Information Form
• Illinois Department of Public Health Medical Form
• Permission Slips
• Policies for Guidance and Discipline
• Preschool FAQ's

Preschool Refund
Full refunds for registration payment are honored until April 17, at 12:00 pm. A 25% refund is available April 19 through August 7. No refunds are made after this date for the duration of the school year unless the program is canceled by the park district or a written physician’s excuse is presented. Application for a refund must be made in person at the Registration Office during business hours.

Preschool Wait List Policy
To ensure accurate wait lists, once a child is registered in a preschool class, he/she will not be placed on a wait list for another preschool class.