Preschool Pals

About the Preschool Pals
The South Elgin Parks & Recreation Preschool Pals program offers an opportunity for your child to learn and develop age appropriate benchmarks through a fun and engaging atmosphere. Our teachers build a curriculum that will foster natural interests and understanding with basic concepts. We offer a nurturing, fun, and safe environment which fosters curiosity. The program and curriculum emphasizes social/emotional skills, which are the foundation of all learning. Children will engage in everyday activities including, Reading, Writing, Art, Music, Math, Science, Small and Large motor activities, dramatic play, circle time and group discussions. This program will help prepare your student for kindergarten and beyond. 

If you have any questions, please e-mail Krista McKinney at kmckinney@southelgin.com.

Preschool Registration for School Year 24/25

Intro to Preschool
Your child must be 2 years of age prior to September 1, 2024.
Age: 2 years old
Fee: $56 R/$73 NR per month
$454 R/$592 NR Full Year (If paid by 9/1/2024 at 5pm)
Min/Max: 10/15
Section #   Day   Time
13505-01  S        9:30-11am

3 Year Old Preschool
Your child must be toilet trained and 3 years of age prior to September 1, 2024.
Age: 3 years old
Fee: $117 R/$133 NR per month
$948 R/1,077 NR Full Year (If paid by 9/1/2024 at 5pm)
Min/Max: 10/18
Section #   Day    Time
13506-01   M/W   9-11:15am
13506-02   M/W   11:45am-2pm
13506-03   T/Th   9-11:15am

4 Year Old Preschool
Your child must be toilet trained and 4 years of age prior to September 1, 2024.
Age: 4 years old
Fee: $182 R/$200 NR per month
$1,475 R/$1,620 NR Full Year (If paid by 9/1/2024 at 5pm)
Min/Max: 10/18
Section#   Day    Time
13507-01  MWF  9:15-11:45am
13507-02  MWF 12:15-2:45pm

4 Year Old Extended Day
Your child must be toilet trained and 4 years of age prior to September 1, 2024. Your child must have attended 1 previous year of preschool to attend the extended day.
Fee: $300 R/$317 NR per month
$2,430 R/$2,568 NR Full Year (If paid by 9/1/2024 at 5pm)
Min/Max: 10/18
Section #   Day    Time
13507-03   TThF  9:15am-1:15pm