Early Childhood Education Program 2023-2024

NEW Lunch N' Learn Program

Check out the new Lunch N’ Learn program. Children in the Junior Kindergarten and Preschool morning program can now extend their learning experience. Following the morning session there will be time for lunch and free play. The afternoon session continues with crafts, games, stories, and gym/outdoor time. Ideal for parents looking for uninterrupted time to work or play.

Jr. Kindergarten: M/W/F 11:45am-2:45pm 

Preschool: T/Th 11:30am-2:00pm

 

First Payment Due at Registration

Paying in full Remaining balance (due Aug 10)

EFT Payment

(8 Installments) 

Code

Preschool

$196/$210

$1,374/$1,479 

$196/$210

510104-01

JK

$220/$238

$1,577/$1,707

$220/$238

510105-01


2023-2024 Registration

  • The Itasca Park District Early Childhood Education Program is a theme-based curriculum emphasizing on alphabet recognition, phonics, and numbers.
  • These skills are acquired through a variety of games, art, music, stories, and science activities, along with daily small group work at the Rec Center & Springbrook Nature Center.
  • Our highly qualified teaching staff is carefully following guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide students with a safe and fun format for learning. 
  • Pre-registration for current students begin Monday, January 16
  • Open Registration begins Tuesday, January 24 
  • Summer Registration is also taking place for Tiny Tikes, Preschool & Junior Kindergarten 
  • Questions? Call Chris Carling, Rec Supervisor at 630.773.2257

Registration Guidelines

  • Online Registration for any Early Education Program must be paid in full. 
  • In-person registration is being accepted at the Itasca Rec Center, payment plans are available only in person. 
  • There is a $100 cancellation fee for withdrawing from Tiny Tikes, Preschool or Junior Kindergarten
  • There is a $50 cancellation fee for withdrawing from the Enrichment additional day options.

Registration Requirements before the start of the school year

  • First Payment (All Students)
  • Proof of Residency, i.e. Driver’s License or utility bill (All Students before the start of school)
  • Copy of Birth Certificate (All Students before the start of school )
  • School Physical for Preschool & Junior Kindergarten Program (All Students due by October 15, 2022)

2023-2024 Payment Info

Program Due at Reg: Res/Non-Res Plan 1 due Aug 10 Plan 2
8 Installments
 Total
Plan 1
 Total 
Plan 2
Tiny Tikes 2 Day- M/W $181/$195 $1,213/$1,354 $181/$195 $1,394/$1,549 $1,629/$1,755
Tiny Tikes 3rd Day-Fri $110/$118 $694/$757 $110$118 $804/$875 $990/$1,062
Tiny Tikes 1 Day- Jan 2022 Fri $154/$164 $407/$438 $154/$164 $561/$602 $616/$656- 4 payments
Preschool 2 Day-T/Th $196/$210 $1,374/$1,479 $196/$210 $1,570/$1,689 $1,764/$1,890
Preschool 3rd Day- M $100/$105 $613/$681 $100$105 $713/$752 $900/$945
Preschool 3rd Day-W or F $112/$117 $706/$749 $112/$117 $818/$866 $1,008/$1,053
Jr Kindergarten 3 day MWF* $220/$238 $1,577/$1,1707 $220/$238 $1,797/$1,945 $1,980/$2,142
Jr Kindergarten 4 day T or Th $120/$133 $772/$869 $120/$133 $892/$1,002 $1,080/$1,197
Jr Kindergarten 5th day T/Th $168/$188 $1,225/$1,373 $168/$188 $1,393/$1,561 $1,512/$1,692