Wheeling Park District Preschool
The Wheeling Park District is guided by the philosophy of “learning through play”. Through activities in art, games, storytelling, cooking, movement, and songs, children develop self-control, physical coordination, and social skills. Children are exposed to letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and readiness skills in an encouraging, nurturing setting. The Wheeling Park District Preschool provides a secure and supportive environment for developing a love for school.
A detailed Preschool Guidebook is available upon registration.
Our Staff
The Wheeling Park District Preschool staff are qualified, experienced teachers who pride themselves on creating a warm, sensitive, safe, and educational environment. A ratio of one experienced teacher for every eight children is maintained.
Two to Three - Just Like Me (children who turn three between September 2 and December 31, 2012) If your child has a late birthday, get a head start on Preschool with our new component. Teachers have developed a program to encourage the transition from home to school that includes an introduction to group activities, following directions, and social skills. All of this serves to support the "learning through play" philosophy.
Terrific Threes (3-year-old Program)
The 3-year-old program is designed for a child ready to flourish in a school setting. Our program stresses socialization, cooperative play, fine motor skills, sharing, and following directions. Choose from a two-day per week or three-day per week class option.
Fantastic Fours/Start Smart Pre-K (4-year-old Program)
The 4-year-old curriculum develops skills needed for entering kindergarten in area school districts. Our program was developed based on imput from School District #21 kindergarten teachers, and stresses the development of independence and cognitive skills through learning centers, structured activities, socialization, cooperative and dramatic play, and sharing. In this final step before kindergarten make sure your eager learner is as prepared as possible!
- Learning Centers for math, writing, reading, art, science, computer activities, and dramatic play
- Colorful, imaginative designs
- Toddler/youth sized restroom facilities in each classroom
- A brand new, fully accessible and ADA compliant outdoor playground
- Indoor gymnasium
Registration Information/Criteria
All children registering for the 2012-2013 Preschool programs must have a birthday before September 1, 2012(or December 31, 2012 for 2 year old program.) A completed registration form with class choice(s) and a copy of the child’s birth certificate must be on file. A $25 registration fee is due at the time of registration. The
Preschool payment plan is for September through May.
- Current students in the two-year-old and three-year-old programs will be given priority registration during the spring registration drive.
- All immunizations must be up-to-date for all students before the first day of attendance.
Preschool Registration Deadline: Friday, August 17, 2012
For more information, call (847) 465-2942.