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Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten. Students practice following directions and learn key kindergarten skills. Program runs June 3 - July 1, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers. **Program dates change annually.
Offers classes to help children ages 3-5 years old prepare for kindergarten. Teaches basic academic and social skills. Encourages parents to take an active role in their child's education. Also provides referrals for developmental screenings for children birth to three years old.
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten. Students practice following directions and learn key kindergarten skills. Program runs July 29 - August 14, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers. **Program dates change annually.

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School Readiness Programs
Provides a variety of social programs that encourage health and physical development. Includes: - Before & After School Program - Early Childhood Interests - Engle Junction Preschool - Youth/Teen Interests - Adult Programs - Sports Leagues - Studio Dance Center - Special Events
Offers free preschool for children ages 3-5 years old. Prepares children and their families for success in kindergarten and later in life.
Prepares children for kindergarten including emotional, physical and educational skills.
Beyond School is an expanded learning opportunity that provides students at partner schools with academic support, social/emotional learning, mentoring, and enrichment opportunities.
Little Blue Bookshelf program provides free books to children and families in order to increase literacy and positive adult/child interaction. The Little Blue Bookshelves provide books as a positive experience in places where children are often faced with negative or stressful situations. Each bookshelf is stocked with gently used and new books donated by community members.
Early Childhood Education Program: Licensed and accredited early childhood education and care for children. Nationally recognized education methods and tools used to monitor growth and development, professionally-trained, nurturing teachers focus on the individual needs of each child.
SGA, by way of funding through Start Early, offers Early Head Start and Head Start programs. They use the 'Parents as Teachers' home-based curriculum, which focuses on motor coordination, language and literacy, and social-emotional and cognitive learning through an individualized approach. Services include parent workshops on childcare, health, and transitioning to kindergarten, as well as weekly group socializations and field trips.

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School Readiness Programs
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Our center is focused on the education, social and physical development of children between the ages of 6 weeks – 6 years old. Our goal is to prepare your child for kindergarten and a successful future!
Provides early childhood education.
The Pre-K program provides early childhood education for children, transportation is provided.
P.A.C.E. is a Title 1 Preschool offered by the Waynesville R-VI Schools at two locations: East Elementary 573-774-9997 and Williams Elementary. Children receive three hours of classroom instruction in either morning or afternoon sessions, four days a week. (Monday - Thursday) Each classroom of 12 students is lead by a certified teacher and a para-professional. CAPACITY No Restrictions
BabyU Program: offers parent education to families with children prenatal through kindergarten.
P.A.C.E. is a Title 1 Preschool offered by the Waynesville R-VI Schools at two locations: East Elementary 573-774-9997 and Williams Elementary. Children receive three hours of classroom instruction in either morning or afternoon sessions, four days a week. (Monday - Thursday) Each classroom of 12 students is lead by a certified teacher and a para-professional. CAPACITY No Restrictions
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten. Students practice following directions and learn key kindergarten skills. Program runs June 3 - July 11, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers. **Program dates change annually.

Services

School Readiness Programs
Elmhurst Park District offers a variety of early childhood education and enrichment programs that are intentionally designed for children ages birth through five years. Their programs allow children to progress from taking a class with a parent or caregiver to taking classes independently. Early childhood instructors have a background in early childhood education and are CPR/AED certified.
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) provides a broad range of early childhood professional development and support services through its program. The Early Childhood Developmental Enrichment Center (ECDEC) and FIND Prevention Initiative provide infant and toddler home visits and preschool to more than 1,200 at-risk families in the northwest Cook County (Illinois) region.

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School Readiness Programs
Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs
Community Based Preschools
The Early Learning School Time Parent Cooperative partners qualified teachers with children and their parents with three 90-minute sessions per week plus a day of parent workshops.
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten. Students practice following directions and learn key kindergarten skills. Program runs June 3 - June 27, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers. *Program dates change annually.

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School Readiness Programs
Provides in-home support services to help prepare children under the age of three for preschool. Provides activities and education to ensure the child meets developmental milestones. Also offers monthly group classes for participants, and prenatal classes for pregnant mothers.
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten. Students practice following directions and learn key kindergarten skills. Program runs June 17 - June 11, 2024. Taught by licensed teachers. **Program dates change annually.

Services

School Readiness Programs
Offers weekly class for children, birth to three years of age, and their caregivers. Helps children develop social skills, practice cooperative play, and bond with their caregiver.
Provides developmental screenings for every child so parents can monitor their progress and group events to provide networking opportunities for parents and families.