2010-2011 Preschool Year

Proudly serving families from Bloomingdale and surrounding communities since 1973, Once Upon a Time Preschool encourages the development of a well-balanced child. We offer a comprehensive readiness for school program addressing physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs.

Our goal is to creatively and effectively teach students socialization, fine and gross motor skills, and basic academics including language arts, math, science and art. We are proud of the work we do and the children we teach. Visit us to see why our program is so outstanding. For detailed information and/or to visit our classrooms, please call us at 630-529-3650.

Classes begin September 7, 2010

Preschool Forms (pdf)

Preschool Schedule

Intro To Preschool (em)
Intro to Preschool is a program for preschoolers who do not meet the September 1 age requirement for Tiny Tots. Children in the Intro to Preschool program will be introduced to the school experience through a variety of activities. Class time will feature group activities, story time, snack time, singing, and free play. The main focus in Intro to Preschool is socialization, group interaction, and following directions. Children must be two-and-a-half years old and toilet trained by the first day of class to participate in this class. Children will bring a snack and drink daily. A complete list of program dates will be distributed on the first day of class. Priority registration will be given to Intro to Preschool students for the Tiny Tots program the following year.

Tiny Tots (em)
This program introduces the 3 & 4-year old child to the school experience. Children will meet new friends, develop fine and gross motor skills, be introduced to basic colors, shapes and name recognition. Children must be toilet trained and be at least 3-years old on or before September 1 prior to the first day of school. Children will bring a snack and drink daily. Children registered in Tiny Tots will be given priority for the Pre-Kindergarten program the following year.

Pre Kindergarten(em)
Pre Kindergarten focuses mainly on developing the skills necessary for Kindergarten. Readiness skills include color, shape, letter and number recognition, D'Nealian printing, arts & crafts, self help, singing, group cooperation, following directions, and reading readiness. Children must be potty trained and 4 years old on or before September 1 prior to the first day of school.  Children will bring a snack and drink daily.

Preschool Extended Club (em)
Preschool Extended Club is a wonderful extension of our preschool program available to registered Tiny Tots and Pre-K Once Upon a Time Preschool students. Your preschooler will join friends from their class and meet new friends from other preschool classes. The Preschool Extended Club can be a very enriching and fun experience for children. Our caring and experienced staff provides lots fun activities that your child will look forward to. We are proud to offer a program where you know that your children are being cared for in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. Visit us to see why our program is so outstanding. For detailed information and/or to visit the classroom, please call us at 630-529-3650.

Once Upon a Time Adventures
Every day is an adventure! Once Upon a Time Adventures is a wonderful extension of our preschool program. Your preschooler will join friends from their class and meet new friends from other preschool classes. Once Upon a Time Adventures is a very enriching and fun experience, incorporating learning and fun. Our caring and experienced staff provides enjoyable activities that your child will look forward to. We are proud to offer a program where you know that your child is being cared for in a safe, fun, and stimulating environment. Visit us to see why our program is so outstanding. For detailed information and/or to visit the classroom, please call us at 630-529-3650.

Open House
The first day of class is designated as a parent child open house. Bring your child during their regular class time to see their classroom and meet the teachers and fellow classmates. The Preschool Extended Care classroom will also be open during all preschool open house times. Dates TBT.

Busy Bees  Days off of School Program
Ages: 3 - Kindergarten
Fun is always buzzing around at the JRC. Busy Bees provides endless opportunities for three year olds through kindergarten on days off of school.
Our experienced staff provides a fun, safe, and caring environment. Each day offers a variety of structured and relaxed activities for your child to enjoy including: games, sports, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor playtime, cooking, trips, special events and a lot more. We offer days off of school activities for all Once Upon a Time preschool and District 13 days off of school (excluding major holidays). Extended early morning and evening hours are available.

Why Busy Bees is so outstanding…

• Experienced and caring early childhood staff
• Quality programs at an affordable price
• Convenient hours as early as 7am drop-off and 6pm pick-up
• Fun age-appropriate activities that creatively promote social, physical and mental well- being
• Large indoor gym and outdoor playground
• Sharing great times and making memories with old and new friends

Easy Registration

• Pre-register to avoid late fees on-line at bloomingdaleparks.org, or in person at the JRC
• Complete a participant profile in person at the JRC

Busy Bees Day Off Schedule
Programs are available on the following dates.  Use the code listed by the date and choose a time option from below.

Date   Day          Code
01/18  M             202531
02/15  M             202532
02/26  F              202533
03/01  M             202534
03/25  Th            202535
03/26  F              202536
03/29  M             202537
03/30  Tu            202538
03/31  W             202539
04/01  Th            202540
04/02  F              202541

Time Options

A1       7:00-9:00am                $5.00
A2       8:30-3:30pm                $25.00
A3       8:30-12:00pm              $13.00
A4       12-3:30pm                   $13.00
A5       3:30-6:00pm                $8.00

Please note…
Busy Bees activities require pre-registration. Children may be registered the day of the program pending on availability; however there is a $5 late registration fee added to the printed fee. A $15 charge will be added to the printed fee for children who are dropped off without being registered. Cancellations requested less than three business days prior to an event will be assessed a $15.00 charge. Refunds requested the day of and after the program has taken place will not be granted. If your child requires special assistance, two weeks advance notice is appreciated.

	Bloomingdale Park District 172 S. Circle Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 phone: 630.529.3650 fax: 630.529.9184 email: staff1@bloomingdaleparks.org
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