EP Recreation Department Preschool Program Preps For Another Year

Now that we have reached the halfway point of the summer, (can you believe it?), the staff at the Recreation Department is at work planning the fall programs.

A big part of that planning is the popular and long-lived Preschool Program. Classes have been in session for over forty years, reaching our young Evergreen Park students age three and four.

Held for many years at the old Maher Community Center building, the program expanded with the opening of the brand new Community Center building that opened at 3450 W. 97th Street in 2018 with all its amenities.

Now under the supervision of Preschool Director Sarah Childers-Brady, the 2023-34 school year ended with an enrollment of 75 students. The 2024 class graduated with a special ceremony on Friday, May 24 for the 32 graduates.

The preschool offers a curriculum that includes number, letter, word, color and shape identification; arts and crafts, fine and gross motor skills, storytime, playtime and socialization. In addition, the 5-day program offers an introduction to countries around the world, science explorations and extended math concepts. All classrooms have two teachers. All are CPR-certified.

There is a variety of day and pricing options available, and extended day slots (until 2pm) are offered if needed. All supplies, fees and special events are already included in the price with no additional costs.

Registration for fall preschool will continue until classes are filled or the sessions begins. Children who attend must be three years old and fully toilet-trained. You are asked to provide the child’s birth certificate, proof of residency and a $50 deposit, which is applied to the first pre-school payment.

Registering is easy! Just give us a call at (708) 229-3373 or visit us at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th. We are here Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. The preschool email is eprdpreschool@gmail.com.

Your child will love to be a part of our storied preschool program. Many preschoolers from years ago now bring their own children into the preschool, knowing that memories will be created that will last a lifetime.

You can read more about the Preschool program on our website, which includes a short highlight video of the recent graduation ceremony. Get the full packet of information here!