Preschool Programs

How Do I Register?

Registration for Preschool is available to residents and non-residents and can be completed online or in-person at Birchwood Recreation Center, Community Center, or Falcon Park Recreation Center.

Payment Information

$60.00 non-refundable, non-transferable processing fee is required with registration.
For children new to Palatine Park District Preschools, a copy of the child’s birth certificate will be required when registering in person. Those registering online must present the birth certificate before school begins.
Preschool payments are made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). EFT information is due at time of registration.
Tuition is made in eight (8) monthly payments. The first month’s tuition is processed on June 1. Tuition is debited on the 15th of the prior month from September through March.

Priority Registration

Children currently enrolled in Palatine Park District Preschool will have priority registration for the 2023-2024 school year.

Resident Registration

Registration begins February 6, 2023 for resident children who are not currently enrolled in our preschool program.

Non-resident Registration

Registration for non-residents who are currently enrolled begins February 13, 2023. Registration can completed online, or forms may be obtained at Birchwood Recreation Center, Community Center, or Falcon Park Recreation Center.

Withdrawals

Preschool registration is for the entire 9-month school year. Withdrawals up to 2 weeks before school begins will receive a full refund minus the $50 registration fee. After that time, we require a 2-week notice or 2-weeks payment in lieu of notice, should a child be withdrawn from the program.

Preschool Classes

3 – 4 Years

Three year old preschool is the first school experience for many children. Hands on and developmentally appropriate activities will be offered in pre-reading, pre-writing, math, science, art, and large motor skills. Children will also learn how to be away from their family, make friends, and be a part of a group. In addition, they will learn to work and play cooperatively with other children, make choices, follow simple directions, and become more independent.

There are three staff members for each class.

3½ – 5 Years

Offering the kindergarten readiness skills of math, pre-reading, pre-writing, science, art, and large and small motor skills in an open ended setting. It also encourages curiosity, creativity, self-discipline, independence, cooperative play, and making choices.

Eagle Park offers choices of how many days a child can attend. There are three staff members for each class.

4 – 5 Years

Four year old preschool offers activities and experiences that help children get ready for kindergarten. This includes open ended activities in the areas of math, pre-reading, pre-writing, science, art, and large and small motor skills. Kindergarten readiness also includes following directions, self-help skills, keeping track of belongings, and respecting others. We continue to encourage curiosity, creativity, self-discipline, independence, playing cooperatively, and making choices.