Gurnee Park District Preschool program encompasses all of the State of Illinois Early Learning areas, which include social/emotional development, language arts, math, science, social science, fine arts, foreign language, physical development and health, in a kindergarten-readiness curriculum.  Our goal is to create a warm and nurturing environment that helps children progress to their fullest potential and encourages a love for learning.

Our Classes

Our philosophy is to educate children through guided and free exploration in a play-based, creative and nurturing atmosphere.  We believe that honoring and fostering the individuality of each child will encourage respect for oneself and for others.  We strive to develop a united common goal between families and preschool staff to build academic, social and self-help skills.  Our ultimate goal is for children to love coming to school.

Teacher Qualifications

Our staff loves children!  Their qualifications include Masters, Bachelors and Associates degrees, Early Childhood Certificates, home day care, and an average of 8 years experience on our staff. Teachers obtain at least 10 hours of continuing education credits each year, and are all CPR/First Aid/AED certified.

Preschool Tours and Open House

Come and see our program and facilities.  Contact us to make an appointment for a tour and classroom observation.  Open House is scheduled at several times during the year.  Visit our website for dates and times.

Open House for Growing Tree & Little Sprouts:

Hunt Club Park Community Center - Wednesday, April 25, 2012  -  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Inclusion Services

Inclusion services are available for children with special needs enrolled in preschool.  Call Warren Special Recreation Association at 847-244-6619 for more information.

Growing Tree Payment & Refund Information

Participants will pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee at the time of registration.  The first tuition payment is due on July 1.  After July 1 the $50 registration fee and one tuition payment will be due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Subsequent payments are due on the 15th of each month beginning September 15. Tuition payments made after the 15th of the month are subject to a $10 late fee.

Tuition is based on the total number of school days divided into nine equal monthly installments.

Failure to make a tuition payment will result in the removal of the child from the class. If a child is withdrawn at any time during the school year. The registration fee and tuition are non-refundable. Tuition is not pro-rated for partial month attendance.

Little Sprouts Payment & Refund Information

Participants will pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee at the time of registration. The first payment is due on July 1. After July 1 the $50 registration fee and one tuition payment will be due at the time of registration and are non-refundable. The remaining two payments are due on October 15th and November 15th for the fall session. For the winter/spring session a $50 registration fee and one tuition payment are due at the time of registration, with the remaining three payments due on February 15th, March 15th and April 15th. Late payments are subject to a $10 late fee. Tuition payments are based on the total number of days in the session divided into equal installments. Failure to make a tuition payment will result in the removal of the child from class. If a child is withdrawn at any time during the session, the registration fee and tuition paid are non-refundable. Tuition is not pro-rated for partial month attendance.

2011-2012 School Year

Last day of Little Sprouts, May 9 or 10.

Last day of Growing Tree Preschool, May 17 or 18.