2024/2025 Preschool

Mountaineers Preschool provides an ideal early learning environment. Each little learner is engaged in a playful, explorative and problem solving environment supported by both open play and structured activities. Individual and group lessons are implemented daily by a lead and one or more assistant teachers. Curriculum focuses on social/emotional development, large motor skills, language and fluency, scientific exploration and life skills


Preschool Open House

Monday, February 26 | 6:00-7:00 PM

Stop by the Preschool Open House to see our classrooms, meet our teachers and discover all that our Preschool Program has to offer!
Attend the location that aligns with your child’s Preschool level:
CCC – Almost 3’s
RecPlex – 3’s, PreK & Afternoon Preschool Enrichment
Lions – PreK

Class Offerings

Almost 3’s

Must be 3 years old by February 1, 2025

Your child’s first school experience. Short class time helps transition your child to school while still maintaining the format of our older classes. Group time, free play, crafts, snack and large motor activities all while socializing with other children their age. The program is a theme based open ended curriculum each week. Weekly yoga and daily large motor activities including visits to the indoor soccer field in the building.

Location Central Community Center

Monday/Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 AM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $152 NR $172
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Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-11:30 AM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $152 NR $172
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Add Friday! Those enrolled in Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur can add Friday preschool to their week. Contact Amy at aheinrichs@mppd.org

3 Year Old

Must be 3 years old by September 1, 2024

Children continue to learn through play. Through active exploration students develop physically, socially and emotionally. Together with songs, storytelling, play, thematic units such as holidays, seasons and nursery rhymes help children to improve their language skills. Class introduces our program curriculum. Jolly Phonics to the preschoolers.

Location RecPlex

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:15-11:45 AM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $267 NR $291
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Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15-11:45 AM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $186 NR $201
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Pre-Kindergarten

Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2024

Preparing for Kindergarten, the future and the world! Pre-K activities encourage independence and self-help skills. Students learn letters and sounds using music and fine motor skills through the Jolly Phonics literacy program. Engaging activities like games, cooking and experiments develop an early interest in science and math.

Location Lions Recreation Center

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $276 NR $291
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Location RecPlex

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $276 NR $291
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Tuesday/Thursday,  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $186 NR $201
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Monday-Friday,  9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $462 NR $477
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Afternoon Preschool Enrichment

Must be 4 years old by February 1, 2025

Children explore, play, sing and learn while preparing for a full day of school. Great option for D57 Westbrook Circle of Friends preschoolers, D59 ELC preschoolers, and AM RecPlex Pre-K students moving onto Kindergarten the following Fall. Jolly Phonics is utilized in the classroom while students enjoy thematic units.

Location RecPlex

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 1:00-4:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $276 NR $291
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Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00-4:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $186 NR $201
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Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00 PM
Registration Fee: R $50 NR $60 | Monthly Fee: R $462 NR $477
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Lunch Bunch

Lunch Bunch is available for Mountaineers 3 Year Old and Pre-Kindergarten students. Pack a lunch and enjoy recess with friends. Ends at 1:00 PM.

Eligible students (those moving on to Kindergarten in fall of 2025) can extend their day until 4:00 PM. Register for Lunch Bunch AND Afternoon Preschool Enrichment.

Location RecPlex

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 11:45 AM-1:00 PM
Monthly Fee: R $36 NR $51
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Tuesday/Thursday, 11:45 AM-1:00 PM
Monthly Fee: R $24 NR $39
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Monday-Friday, 11:45 AM-1:00 PM
Monthly Fee: R $60 NR $75
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Add On Options:

Kid Rock | Spanish | Kidnastics | Pre-Ballet | Swim Lessons

A staff member will walk your preschooler to and from their activity, wrapping up their day in our Afternoon Preschool Enrichment program.

A full list of Add On Options will be in the Fall Guide available in early August. If you register for an Add On Option, send a copy of your receipt to aheinrichs@mppd.org.

Registration

Register online or in person at a Park District facility. New students must provide a photo copy of their birth certificate. A credit card on file is required for auto monthly billing. Make sure to read the Parent Handbook on the website and complete the waiver prior to the first day of school. A list of important dates (start date, end date, days off) will be sent to registered participants over the summer. Class days, times, locations, and fees are subject to change.

Registration requirements:

  • Copy of birth certificate/passport
  • $50 registration fee ($60 Non-Resident)
  • Payments are monthly
  • Classes are held mid-September 2024 through May 2025. Parents are expected to commit to a full school year.