2022-23 School Year Programs

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• Early Bird Care
• Morning Preschool
• Morning Preschool PLUS
• Full-Day Preschool
• Beyond the Bell: 2022-2023 C.A.R.E. After School
• Beyond the Bell: 2022-2023 Morning C.A.R.E. @ Schools
• Beyond the Bell: Fall 2022 Campus Club
• Beyond the Bell: Fall 2022 After-School Clubs @ Central and Harper: Options coming July 2022!

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2022-23 Early Bird Care

Early Bird Roosters
If you need an earlier start for your Preschooler, drop off your child as early as 7:30 a.m. in a safe, stimulating environment where our staff fosters cooperative play. We will escort your student to his/her assigned Preschool classroom at 8:45 a.m.
Age 2-6

*NINE PAYMENTS DUE ON THE 1st OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1

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2022-23 Morning Preschool

Age 2 Sparrows*
As your child begins his/her very first experience in a school environment, we know that socialization is one of the most important skills to learn. In the Age 2 Sparrows program, our teachers guide children in activities that promote self-awareness and a positive self-image. They also focus on sharing and compassion. The exposure to routine, listening and following directions helps ensure a smooth transition to the next level of Preschool.

Age 3 Blue Jays*
Our Age 3 Blue Jays program provides a nurturing, happy place for your three year-old to develop independence and practice important early academic skills through Learning Station-based activities that include stories, science, math, art and music. Throughout the week, your child works one-on-one with a teacher on letter recognition and sounds, and fine motor development through learning proper pencil grip and how to use scissors.

Age 4 Eagles*
Our Age 4 Eagles program is designed to promote Kindergarten readiness by building knowledge of letters and words, STEAM concepts, and valuable social skills. We offer small-group instruction and independent play in an organized, Learning Station-based atmosphere, combined with whole-group activities to prepare your well-rounded Preschooler for the next grade!*

Age 3 & 4 (Mixed) Hawks*
We believe children learn best from others close in age, as they're well-matched in knowledge and skills. With their peers, children can practice problem-solving skills together in a variety of roles. Our Hawks program allows students ages 3 and 4 to navigate through our Learning Stations and celebrate numbers, letters, math, science, social studies and more!

*$100 DEPOSIT UPON ENROLLMENT; NINE PAYMENTS DUE ON THE 1st OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1

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2022-23 Morning Preschool PLUS

Age 2 Sparrows PLUS* (see above for description)

Age 3 Blue Jays PLUS* (see above for description)

Age 4 Eagles PLUS* (see above for description)

Age 3 & 4 (Mixed) Hawks PLUS* (see above for description)

*$100 DEPOSIT UPON ENROLLMENT; NINE PAYMENTS DUE ON THE 1st OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1

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2022-23 Full-Day Preschool

Need a lot more? Extend your Preschooler's day through the afternoon! The Early Childhood Center of Wilmette offers a Full-Day Preschool experience. Choose from 2, 3 or 5 days a week. Owls participate in their morning Preschool program and then continue on with a catered hot lunch, outdoor play, art, music, science, math, social studies and free exploration until 6 p.m. Owls includes a rest/naptime period.

Age 2 Sparrows* (see above for description)

Age 3 & 4 Owls* (see above for description)

*$200 DEPOSIT UPON ENROLLMENT; NINE PAYMENTS DUE ON THE 1st OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1

BEYOND THE BELL AFTER-SCHOOL OPTIONS

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2022-23 C.A.R.E. Programs

C.A.R.E. After School

• Formerly known as After School Recreation
• Quality childcare and free time activities
• Register separately for afternoon Community Recreation Center (CRC) classes
• 2, 3, & 5-Day options

Be near the action and come to C.A.R.E.! We will bus your child from his/her school to the CRC for our C.A.R.E. (Cool Afterschool Recreational Experiences) program. C.A.R.E. ends at 4:45 p.m., and participants can choose to extend their day by:

• Register separately for seasonal afternoon classes located at the CRC. C.A.R.E. staff will transport to and from scheduled programs
• Extend the day with C.A.R.E. until 6 p.m. Extended-day participants have additional time for independent homework and structured, play-based free time activities.

NOTE: two-day and three-day participants have until August 1, 2022 to select which days of the week they wish to attend. Registration is for the full school year. C.A.R.E. follows the Wilmette D39 Schools Calendar. Fee includes bus service; for Romona students, bus service is billed separately.

Grades K-6

*$200 DEPOSIT UPON ENROLLMENT; NINE PAYMENTS DUE ON THE 1st OF EACH MONTH, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1

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2022-23 Morning C.A.R.E. @ Schools

Fall 2022 Campus Club

Campus Club

*** REGISTRATION OPEN***

Club it! Throughout the week, Campus Club participants rotate through various exploratory classes designed to build life skills and encourage social and emotional development. Time is allotted each day for independent homework and structure, play based free time activities as well. Each week includes a dedicated "Challenge" day featuring a challenge to be completed as a team. This program follows the Wilmette D39 Public Schools calendar.

Romona Campus Club
Grades K-4

Centennial Campus Club
Grades K-4

McKenzie Campus Club
Grades K-4

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After-School Clubs

***Options for After School Clubs at Central & Harper schools are coming in July 2022! Check back for information!