Smiles Happen Here!
The Cary Park District Preschool building is set in the lush greenery and woods of Lions Park, 1180 Silver Lake Road - located between Three Oaks Road and Crystal Lake Ave. This setting provides wonderful outdoor areas for nature exploration, learning and play. If you would like to learn more about the school, or schedule an observation, call the Cary Park District Preschool at 847.639.7448.
– The Papa-Alimenti Family
Our Philosophy
The goal of the Cary Park District Preschool is to create a positive, sensitive and responsive environment to help children feel valued and grow with each learning experience. Through developmentally appropriate activities, we foster physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth while promoting a lifetime love for learning.
Our Teachers
Cary Park District’s nurturing and experienced teachers provide a safe, caring and consistent environment for young children. Our teachers have obtained college degrees and are qualified in early childhood development. They also attend conferences, seminars, and trainings to keep current with issues in early childhood education, health and safety.
Our Program Goals
- Provide opportunities to explore, play, experiment, and problem solve through teacher directed and student initiated activities based on curriculum aligned with Illinois Early Learning Standards.
- Promote a child’s sense of individual worth and belonging as part of a group and community.
- Create a language, math, and science rich environment that understands and meets the developmental needs of each child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually through literature, cooperative learning, and dramatic play.
- Establish constant parent communication through daily conversations, conferences, and progress reports encouraging a home to school connection through nurturing positive relationships.
- Promote awareness of the larger community with visitors and field trips. Field trips and guest visitors are planned to extend your child’s learning experiences, enhancing their understanding of their environment, their community, themselves, and the world around them through hands-on discovery and play.
- Follow the guidelines for kindergarten readiness skills.
Registration for the 2018/2019 School Year
Registration is held at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road and must include a copy of your child’s birth certificate and a $50 non-refundable yearly registration fee. A multiple child discount is available. All children must be completely toilet trained – no pull ups.
| Preschool Program | Days | Time | Staff to Child Ratio | R/NR Monthly Fee |
3 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 3 years old on or before |
TTH | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:8 | $150/$188 per month |
3 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 3 years old on or before |
MWF | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:8 | $175/$219 per month |
4 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 4 years old on or before |
M-TH | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:10 | $200/$250 per month |
4 Year Old Program
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M-F | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:10 | $230/$288 per month |
Registration for the 2019/2020 School Year
Registration for students currently enrolled in our preschool begins Thursday, January 17. Details on time and location will be provided by your child’s teacher. For students not currently enrolled in our preschool, resident registration begins Monday, January 21. Non-resident registration begins Monday, February 4.
Registration is held at the Cary Park District Community Center, 255 Briargate Road and must include a copy of your child’s birth certificate and a $50 non-refundable yearly registration fee. A multiple child discount is available. All children must be completely toilet trained – no pull ups.
| Preschool Program | Days | Time | Staff to Child Ratio | R/NR Monthly Fee |
3 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 3 years old on or before |
TTH | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:8 | $160/$200 |
3 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 3 years old on or before |
MWF | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:8 | $185/$232 |
4 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 4 years old on or before |
M-TH | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:10 | $210/$263 |
4 Year Old ProgramChildren must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2019. This class is held at the Cary Park District Community Center. |
M-F | 9:00-11:30 am | 1:10 | $240/$300 |