Registration for the 2025-2026 school year now open!
Through education, recreation, and fun, our preschool program offers a balanced play-based learning approach perfect for first-time students. Creative daily lesson plans focus on the development of your child’s necessary prekindergarten skills such as letter and name recognition, printing, cooperative play, socialization skills, listening, and more. Structured and unstructured activities provide stimulating hands-on learning opportunities to promote your child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.
The Carol Stream Park District Preschool program has been a community tradition for over 40 years. Our preschool at Simkus Recreation Center provides a safe and welcoming learning environment with access to amenities such as the gym and gymnastics room. Our passionate and experienced teachers are committed to working together to provide your child with the most enjoyable learning experience possible. Come learn and play with us today!
Registration can be completed in-person or online. Emergency information will be required through ePact.
The 2025-2026 school year runs from September 2, 2025 to May 15, 2026. Child must be of age as of September 1, 2025.
| 2025-2026 | DAYS | TIMES | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
| Preschool Prep (Age 2 1/2 yrs) | Tu, Th | 9:00-10:30 am | $128R/$138NR | $1,152R/1,242NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:00-11:00 am | $151R/$161NR | $1,359R/1,449NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:15-11:15 am | $151R/$161NR | $1,359R/1,449NR |
| 3 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 8:45-10:45 am | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| Combo 3 & 4 Year Old | M, W, F | 1:15-3:15 pm | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:00-11:00 am | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:15-11:15 am | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 11:00am-1:00 pm | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 1:00-3:00pm | $196R/$206NR | $1,764R/1,854NR |
| Kindergarten Readiness (Age 4 years) | M-F | 1:00-3:00 pm | $329R/$339NR | $2,961R/3,051NR |
Program fees can be paid in full at registration or via a monthly payment plan. A $70 non-refundable enrollment fee and payment for the first month are due at registration. All subsequent payments are automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month, from October-May. Scheduled payment amounts and dates are listed on your receipt. Completion of an Automatic Payment Request Form is required with registration.
We are expanding our 3-4 year old preschool program to accommodate busy parents. Now offering morning, mid-day and afternoon extended care, your preschooler receives additional interaction with teachers and peers through games and playtime.
| Extended Care | DAYS | TIMES | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
| Morning | M,W,F | 8:00-9:15am | $84R/$94NR | $756R/$846NR |
| Mid-Day | M,W,F | 10:45am-1:15pm | $177R/$187NR | $1,593R/$1,683NR |
| Afternoon | M,W,F | 3:00-4:15 pm | $84R/$94NR | $754R/$846NR |
Participants registered for the Mid-Day care bring their lunch.
FRIDAY STEAM FUN
Ignite your weekend with exciting and educational STEAM activities! STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is an approach to learning that guides critical thinking, dialogue and student inquiry. A different concept will be introduced every month. Children must be potty-trained.
2:45pm-4:00pm
Fridays: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 25
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
Bring active playtime indoors while your kids burn off energy! We supply the toys, you come for fun and socialization. You and your child enjoy free time use of a variety of toys including balls, tricycles, hula hoops, ride-on cars and sports equipment. Play time will take place in the gym and will be in the gymnastics room every second week of the month! Parent must remain with child(ren) and supervise their play. No more than two children per adult.
Register for the month or drop-in every Thursday
Starts September 5 until April 24
9:30am-10:30am
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
Ease the transition into preschool with the comfort of a parent/caregiver guiding the way. Activities include music and movement, songs, crafts, stories and individualized play. Child must be able to walk. One adult per child.
Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
The Summer Preschool program provides a creative and enriching environment for children to enjoy the summer months in the company of friends old and new. Children will learn the importance of sharing, listening and cooperation through crafts, games, stories and other activities. Student must be potty trained. Program will be held both indoors and outdoors.
MWF 9:30-11:30am
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
Ignite your summer with exciting and educational STEAM activities! STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is an approach to learning that guides critical thinking, dialogue and student inquiry. A different concept will be introduced every week. Children must be potty-trained.
TuTh 9:30-11:30am
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
| Summer STEAM CAMP | Weekly Theme |
| Week of June 3 | Ice Cream |
| Week of June 10 | Let’s Go on a Picnic |
| Week of June 17 | Lemonade Stand |
| Week of June 24 | Island/Beach |
| Week of July 1 | Fourth of July |
| Week of July 8 | Camping |
| Week of July 15 | Jungle |
| Week of July 22 | Weather |
| Week of July 29 | Harry Potter |
| Week of August 5 | Pool Fun |
In this week long camp, campers explore all that McCaslin Park has to offer! Campers will play mini-golf, cool off at the splash pad, dig in the sand area, make crafts, and enjoy some playground time. Participants should bring their lunch and must be able to handle their own bathroom needs. Camp will begin and end at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf.
Monday through Friday from 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: Coyote Crossing Mini Golf
| Little Explorers Camp Week | Theme |
| June 9-June 13 | Under the Sea |
| June 23-June 27 | Bugs |
| July 7 – July 11 | Pirates |
| July 21 – July 25 | Outer Space |
| August 4 – August 8 | Rain Forest Adventure |
