Summary
Contact Info
Harper College Child Learning Center
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine
, IL
60067
goforward.harpercollege.edu/page.cfm?p=1
Tel:
(847) 925-6262
Director:
jlesiak@harpercollege.edu
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Enrollment forms, medical forms and a copy of the child's birth certificate are required.
each child is required to have a complete physical examination and be up-to-date on all immunizations.
schedule a free day of preschool for your child or make an appointment to tour our center.
t h ree through age five. children must be completely potty trained (day
and night). (pull up diapers are not allowed.) enrolled children may
complete the semester in which they turn six.
records: each child enrolled is required to have on file: 1) registration
form, 2) copy of birth certificate, 3) enrollment history form, 4) current
medical form, 5) emergency information forms, 6) guidance and discipline
policy and other forms which may be required by the illinois department
of children and family services. |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
20:4 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The curriculum is based on the philosophy that young children learn through active exploration in an environment which is rich in materials and opportunities to converse, socialize, work, play and negotiate with others.
The classrooms are planned to encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving in an atmosphere of warmth, affection and respect for each child.
Teachers plan experiences based on children's interests and appropriate educational concepts.
Children may work individually or collaboratively, and may choose whether or not to participate in a project. Children are actively involved in experiences which include foundations of math, science, social studies, creative art, language arts, music, movement and dramatic play.
All interrelated aspects of the child's growth and development are considered — intellectual, social, emotional, physical and creative.
Activities, experiences and teacher-child interactions are constantly being measured and evaluated in terms of the following programs goals.
To provide an atmosphere which encourages within each child:
Development of a positive self-concept
Respect for the individuality and rights of others
Positive ways of interacting with peers and adults
Acceptance and expression of both positive and negative feelings
Growth of independence and self-sufficiency
Growth of creative thinking and problem solving
Cognitive growth and development
Emergent literacy development
Small and large muscle development "
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Morning
9 - 9:30 A.M. Large motor outdoor play
9:30 - 9:45 A.M. Circle Time
9:45 - 10:45 A.M. Free play
10:45 - 10:50 A.M. Clean-up
10:50 - 11:05 A.M. Music/Story/Language
11:05 - 11:20 A.M. Wash hands/Healthy snack
11:20 - 11:30 A.M. Buddy Bear story/Saying goodbye
Afternoon
1 - 1:30 P.M. Large motor outdoor play
1:30 - 1:45 P.M. Circle Time
1:45 - 2:45 P.M. Free play
2:45 - 2:50 P.M. Clean-up
2:50 a.m. - 3:05 P.M. Music/Story/Language
3:05 - 3:20 P.M. Wash hands/Healthy snack
3:20 - 3:30 P.M. Buddy Bear story/Saying goodbye
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Curriculum & Teaching Approach
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Quality of Teaching
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Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
2 Days Per Week. Cost Per Semester
Tues/Thurs 9 to 11:30 a.m. = $628
Tues/Thurs 1 to 3:30 p.m. = $628
3 Days Per Week. Cost Per Semester
Mon/Wed/Fri 9 to 11:30 a.m. = $947
Mon/Wed/Fri 1 to 3:30 p.m. = $947
-"For children 3 to 5 - Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Child-initiated play in the classroom
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Circle Time: Discussion and introduction to morning activities
9:45 - 10 a.m. Healthy snack
10 - 10:45 a.m. Child-initiated play in the classroom
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. Music/Story/Language
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Large motor outdoor play
12 - 12:30 p.m. Nutritional Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Rest time
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Healthy snack
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. Large motor outdoor play
3:15 - 3:30 p.m. Circle Time: Discussion and introduction to morning activities
3:30 - 5 p.m. Child-initiated play in the classroom
5 - 5:30 p.m. Music/Story/Language/Closing activities
TUITION FOR EXTENDED CARE PRESCHOOL Tuition is collected weekly.
Full Day: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
5 days = $212
4 days = $190
3 days = $159
2 days = $106
1 day = $ 64
Half Day: Choose any consecutive 5 hour period
5 days = $159
4 days = $143
3 days = $122
2 days = $ 80
1 day = $ 48
"
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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