Preschool programs provide an understanding and caring environment to help your child grow and develop relationships with other children and adults. Teachers assist in nurturing your child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual development through play and group activities. Your child will develop both fine and large motor skills, as well as cognitive and language skills. Developing a joy of learning is the goal of our preschool staff! Parents and family members are welcome to use the preschool lounge.

2009-2010 Open House
Are you interested in having your child participate in the 2009-2010 Pottawatomie Preschool Program? Please join us for an open house to obtain information regarding the preschool program.

Please call Krista Mulready at 630-513-4326 with any questions. This Open House allows potential students and parents the opportunity to see the facilities and ask questions without distractions during our normal class sessions. Please make every effort to attend.

January 14 • 5:30-7pm
January 31 • 10am-12pm

2009-2010 Registration Information
Early registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be held in the winter for participants currently enrolled in the 2008-2009 Pottawatomie Threes & Fours programs. Early registration packets will be distributed to currently enrolled students in class. Enrolled resident Fours students will have priority over currently enrolled resident Threes students for the Pre-K program. Only a few spaces may be available for children not currently enrolled in the 2008-2008 school year.

Early Registration will be processed in the following order:
1) Residents currently in Fours program: February 16-18
2) Residents currently in Threes program: February 19-20
3) Residents not currently enrolled: February 21
4) Non-residents currently in Threes & Fours program: March 4-5
5) Non-residents not currently enrolled: March 6

Please submit your registration form within applicable registration dates to give you the best opportunity for placement.

Currently enrolled Threes & Fours participants, as well as new participants, are urged to indicate a 2nd choice on the registration form.

Registration forms may be submitted early, but will be held and randomly processed on the applicable registration dates.

Payment Information
Deposit: A $50 non-refundable deposit will secure your child’s place in preschool.
Transfer Fee: A $4 processing fee will be charged on all transfers.

The ONLY two payment options are as follows:
1. Pay the full program registration fee at the time of registration.
2. Pay in monthly installments via electronic funds transfer or credit card. Financial information will be required for the payment deduction from your bank account or credit card on the designated payment date. Auto payments will be processed on the 15th of the month.

EFT Preschool Brochure

Pottawatomie Preschool Refund Policy
All programs offered through Pottawatomie Preschool are subject to the Pottawatomie Preschool Registration Policy, which states:

1. Refunds requested prior to the first class date will be issued, less a $50.00 non-refundable deposit.

2. Refunds will be granted at anytime of the program less the $50.00 non-refundable deposit if:
a.) a valid physician’s written excuse is submitted
b.) proof of relocation out of the area is submitted
Refunds for the above reasons will be pro-rated based upon the remaining number of classes in the session.

3. The Park District reserves the right to review and make the final decision on all refunds.

Pottawatomie Preschool programs follow the Community Unit School District #303 attendance schedule. Preschool fees are based on the approximate number of school days.

NO SCHOOL DATES
Nov. 7, 24-28; Dec. 15-31; Jan. 1, 2, 19, 23; Feb. 16 & 27; Mar. 30; Apr. 1-3 & 10

CLASSES WITH LINES THRU THEM ARE FILLED. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PLACE YOUR NAME ON A WAIT LIST BECAUSE SOME OPENINGS BECOME AVAILABLE.

Pottawatomie Threes
trained. Please provide copy of birth certificate. Children will be introduced to colors, numbers and shapes, and first and last name recognition. All activities are developmentally appropriate for this age group. Children are encouraged to express themselves through art, manipulatives and play activities. Circle time, stories, a snack and large and small motor activities are part of the fun. It is highly recommended that your child participate in Early Childhood Programs prior to the start of class. Michele Scanlon, Tracy Scheets

RES $1082/NR $1132 PCC
4483 TuTh Sep 2-May 14 9-11:30am
4484 TuTh Sep 2-May 14 12:15-2:45pm

RES $1014/NR $1064 PCC
4481 MW Sep 3-May 13 9-11:30am
4482 MW Sep 3-May 13 12:15-2:45pm

Pottawatomie Fours & Fives
Participants must be eligible for Kindergarten in Fall 2009; please provide a copy of birth certificate. All activities are designed to be developmentally appropriate to encourage the child’s desire to learn. Children express themselves through art, manipulatives and play activities. Science, numbers, language arts and math will be emphasized. The D’Neilian Alphabet and letter/sound recognition are introduced. Circle time, stories, field trips, a snack and small and large motor activities are all part of the fun.

Instructors: Katherine Marinaccio, Barbara McCarthy

RES $1082/NR $1132 PCC
4474 TuTh Sep 2-May 14 9-11:30am
4476 TuTh Sep 2-May 14 12:15-2:45pm

RES $1470/NR $1520 PCC
4475 MWF Sep 3-May 15 9-11:30am
4477 MWF Sep 3-May 15 12:15-2:45pm

Instructors: Kathy Lynch, Lori Mehan

RES $2287/NR $2337 PCC
4478 MTuWTh Sep 2-May 14 8:45-11:30am

RES $1190/NR $1240 PCC
4480 TuTh Sep 2-May 14 noon-2:45pm

RES $1617.50/NR $1667.50 PCC
4479 MWF Sep 3-May 15 noon-2:45pm

Carlin Popke Memorial Preschool Scholarship
Carlin Popke, a dedicated preschool teacher, summer day camp leader and Baker Station instructor, passed away in 1996 following a valiant battle against a disease called scleroderma. Scleroderma is a chronic disease involving the circulatory, connective tissues and immune systems. The cause remains unknown and there is no cure. Carlin contributed to the lives of more than 1,200 children through her Park District involvement from 1989 to 1995. In memory of Carlin's great love for children, her parents - Linda and Charles Popke - have established the Carlin Popke Preschool Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is available annually to an environmentally and experientially needy child who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend preschool. Interested individuals should call 630-513-6200.