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PreSchool
 2010 Preschool Brochure: Click Here! Important News: Registration Begins January 25: Click Here for More Information!
Since 1949, the First Congregational Church of Western Springs Preschool has successfully fostered a love of learning in young children with our play-based approach to early-childhood education. We believe in the power of play. Research on young children's learning and development proves how play strongly benefits a child's intellectual, social, emotional, physical and language development. 
Children at play are actively involved in creating themes, exploring and establishing environments, solving problems, and developing shared understandings. Through play, young children learn to see other's points of view, learn to use language in new ways, learn to interact with others, and develop their muscles and coordination. Our mission is simple: to offer a developmentally rich program in a warm, loving environment, which helps to advance a young child's independence and positive self-concept, setting the stage for a lifetime of successful learning. For more information, contact our Preschool Director, Amy Faison, at
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We offer preschool classes for children 2 ½ through 5-years-old. Each class has two teachers. Class sizes range from 12 to 20, based on age. Every member of our preschool teaching staff is required to have a degree in education. Many of our teachers' children are graduates of our preschool program, and many live in Western Springs.
Almost 3 Program
This introduction to preschool is for children who are 2 ½-years-old by Sept. 1.
(This program promotes separation, socialization, independence and self esteem. Activities include facilitated play, songs, stories, language development, creative art, and physical development. Snacks are provided on a rotating basis by parents)
Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 - 11:00am
3-year-old Program
This class is for children who are 3-years-old by September 1.
(This program encourages learning, socialization and play in a group environment. Activities include circle time, math and science explorations, dramatic play, literacy development, songs and music, language development, creative art, and physical development. Snacks are provided on a rotating basis by parents)
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 am
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 12:45 - 3:15 pm
4 & 5-year-old Program
This class is for children who are 4-years-old by September 1.
(Rich learning experiences combined with exploration and play move students towards higher-level thinking and problem solving skills. The four year old program begins to integrate curriculum necessary to prepare children for kindergarten. Snacks are provided on a rotating basis by parents)
Monday through Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 amMonday through Thursday 12:45 - 3:15pm
Pre-K Program
This class is for children who are 5-years-old by December 1.
(This program is designed for children who are ready for the experiences and challenges of kindergarten. The day is conducted in a similar manner to kindergarten, including letters and numbers, calendar, weather, and more. Children continue to build upon literacy skills, language development, and physical development. Snacks are provided on a rotating basis by parents)
Monday through Thursday 12:45 - 3:15 pm
Kids' Day Out Our Kids' Day Out program provides a safe and caring environment for children ages two through five. It is a loosely structured program that provides an opportunity for children to make new friends while engaging in creative play and a variety of special activities. During the Wednesday class only, children may bring their lunch. Juice and a snack are provided in both sessions. Kids' Day Out is currently offered twice a week -- on Wednesdays from 11:30-2:45 and Friday morning from 9-noon.
CONTACT US For more information or to schedule a visit, please contact our Preschool Director, Amy Sheriff-Faison, at 708-246-4908. |
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Registration for our preschool and Kids' Day Out programs takes place during the week of January 25, with church members receiving first priority, followed by currently enrolled students and new students. Classes fill-up quickly; however, there may be limited openings throughout the school year. A waiting list is also available for classes that are full. Church members receive a tuition discount.
**Please note there are several pages of documents; you may need to go to the next page if you don't see the form you are looking for.
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