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 2024-2025 school year runs from September 3, 2024 to May 16, 2025. Child must be of age as of September 1, 2024.
| 2024-2025 | DAYS | TIMES | MONTHLY | ANNUAL |
| Preschool Prep (Age 2 1/2 yrs) | Tu, Th | 9:00-10:30 am | $118R/$128NR | $1,062R/1,152NR |
| Preschool Prep (Age 2 1/2 yrs) | Tu, Th | 12:30-2:00pm | $118R/$128NR | $1,062R/1,152NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:15-11:15 am | $141R/$151NR | $1,269R/1,359NR |
| 3 Year Old (2 days/week) | Tu, Th | 9:30-11:30 am | $141R/$151NR | $1,269R/1,359NR |
| 3 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:00-11:00 am | $186R/$196NR | $1,674R/1,764NR |
| Combo 3 & 4 Year Old | M, W, F | 12:30-2:30 pm | $186R/$196NR | $1,674R/1,764NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:15-11:15 am | $186R/$196NR | $1,674R/1,764NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 9:30-11:30 am | $186R/$196NR | $1,674R/1,764NR |
| 4 Year Old (3 days/week) | M, W, F | 1:00-3:00pm | $186R/$196NR | $1,674R/1,764NR |
| Kindergarten Readiness (Age 4 years) | M-F | 12:45-2:45 pm | $307R/$317NR | $2,763R/2,853NR |
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 All subsequent payments are automatically withdrawn on the 1st of each month, from October-May.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 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 |
| Mid-Day | M,W,F | 11:00am-1:00pm | $122 | $1.098 |
| Afternoon | M,W,F | 2:30-4:00 pm | $91 | $819 |
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: September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20
Location: Simkus Recreation Center
STORYBOOK SATURDAY
Unleash your imagination through stories! Story-based learning uses storytelling to improve participation, engagement and retention. A different story will be featured each day along with crafts and games related to the story. Children must be potty-trained.
9:15am-10:30am
Saturdays: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
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
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.
Tuesdays 11:15am-12:15pm or Thursdays 11:00am-12:00pm
