Summary

Contact Info

Glenview New Church Preschool
74 Park Drive
Glenview , IL 60025
www.glenviewnewchurch.org/schools

Tel: (847) 724-0057
Fax: (847) 724-3042

Director: Sarah Berto, Assistant Principal of the Glenview New Church School; Preschool Director
sarahb@glenviewnewchurch.org

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, admissions are managed on a first-come first-served basis. applications are accepted beginning in january and admission requires a face-to-face meeting.

Wait list

No

Deadline for applications

January 17

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

28

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

9/1/2008 - 6/1/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Glenview New Church School

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

28

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Established

1992

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

- Private bus service available

- Located close to public transportation

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: Late pick up runs until 6:00. An additional fee will be assesed if there is a pattern of lateness.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

• While few specific denominational concepts are taught in the preschool, (Thanksgiving is a time to thank the Lord for all He provides, Christmas is a time of celebration of Christ's birth..) family theology that runs contradictory to the most basic Christian concepts would create conflicting messages for the child. Current faiths represented at the school include Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Episcopalian, Lutheran and several others.

Some experience serving children with special needs

No

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

More than 10 acres of woods and field that we use routinely along with a full gymnasium for active play. Art and music are routinely in the classroom with occasional visits to the art and music studio.

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"The Glenview New Church Schools have a tradition of excellence in providing unparalleled academics in a nurturing environment designed to meet each student's individual needs. Our small teacher student ratio and personalized development plans ensure that each child gets the individual attention they need. So whether your child is an overachiever or just needs extra direction and encouragement, the Glenview New Church Schools offer a program that ensures their success in reaching their goals.

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-		-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-	-		-	-
Physical activity			-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
- Parents in classroom early on

Discipline, Health and Safety

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

- We keep special snacks for allergic children

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 5 years			$0/Year
From 3 years to 5 years 60 months			$0/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2008 - 6/1/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, admissions are managed on a first-come first-served basis. applications are accepted beginning in january and admission requires a face-to-face meeting.

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: January 17

Application fee: $75

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Rolling

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from January 1 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Glenview New Church School