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School Programs (Preschool + Before & After School)
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Catherine Meeth
Preschool Supervisor
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Molly Paschen
Preschool Supervisor
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Ann Toma
Recreation Supervisor
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Rosie Aliperta
Recreation SupervisorCampus Club
- Centennial
- McKenzie
- Romona
- Harper
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Niki Koclanes
Program Supervisor
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Welcome to Wilmette School Programs
What's New
Register soon for 2023-2024 School Days Off & Break Camps
Visit our 23-24 Beyond The Bell page for School Days Off and Break Camp options.
- Pre-Registration will open for current participants in April
- General Registration will open 5/2/23 at 10 am
Explore School Programs
23-24 Early Childhood Center Preschool
23-24 Beyond the Bell
(before & after school)
23-24 Break Camps
Winter Break Camps and Spring Break Camp
Additional Info
Early Childhood Center Preschool
Early Childhood Center Preschool provides enriching preschool options for two, three and four year-olds that are nurturing, allow children to grow through their natural instinct to explore, lay solid foundations of self-confidence and prepare them for elementary school.
- Our Approach
Our programs, licensed by the Department of Children and Family Services, are based on the philosophy that children learn through play and experience. When given the opportunity, children will naturally explore, discover, learn to cooperate with others and develop strong self-esteem. Through a wide variety of experiences, children also develop their social, emotional and physical skills.
At the Early Childhood Center, children learn in a place where each child meets with approval and success. Our teachers offer children a variety of individual, small and large group activities. We strive for every child to have a positive learning experience. Each classroom conducts weekly studies, offering areas for blocks and dramatic play, small and large motor activities and quiet time, as well as experiences with music, art, literacy, phonemic awareness, math and science.
While our instructors offer each class an environment that gives children the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential, we also serve as a support system, helping to meet each individual family’s needs.
The Early Childhood Center follows the Wilmette Public Schools District 39 calendar of full days off, as well as one Park District staff in-service day.
- Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road
- Preschool Options
Early Bird Care
An earlier start for your preschooler!
Meets:
- 7:30 am - 8:45 am
Morning Preschool
Have fun while learning social skills and age-appropriate early academic skills, along with plenty of playtime and guided activities!
Meets:
- 8:45 am - 11:15 am
Morning Preschool Plus
Enjoy the same preschool experience, then join us for lunch followed by a preschool enrichment activity – art, dance, music, theater & more!
Meets:
- 8:45 am - 1 pm
Full-Day Preschool
Enjoy the same preschool experience all day long! Includes a catered lunch, outdoor play, a variety of activities and free exploration.
Meets:
- 8 am - 6 pm
Beyond the Bell (before & after school)
Beyond the Bell offers a variety of unique before and after school programs to give your elementary schooler an enriching experience, while providing the coverage you need to suit your schedule.
Locations:
- Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview Road
- Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview Road
- Central School, 910 Central Avenue
- Harper School, 1101 Dartmouth Street
- Lakeview Center, 800 Gillson Park Drive
- McKenzie School, 649 Prairie Avenue
- Romona School, 600 Romona Road
- Beyond the Bell Options
Morning Care
Morning Care, held at District 39 Schools, provides a safe, supportive, fun and interactive experience before school begins.
Care After School
CARE After School is focused on providing quality childcare with independent homework and structured, play-based free time. We will bus your child from their school to the Community Recreation Center. CARE is available until 4:45 pm or 6 pm. *If your child would like to register separately for an afternoon Park District program at the Community Recreation Center, CARE staff will escort your child to and from their scheduled program.
Campus Club
Choose your own adventure! Every day, Campus Club participants choose from a lineup of unique exploratory classes designed to build life skills and encourage social and emotional development. Time is also allotted each day for independent homework and structure, play based free time activities. *New in 2023-2024: Lakeview Center Campus Club location for Central School students! Lakeview Center will offer the same exciting exploratory classes, as well as a focus on outdoor adventure.
After School Clubs
After-School Clubs offer a wide variety of one-hour enrichment “clubs,” ranging from sports to science to music and much more! Families can choose to register for any available club. Clubs are only available to students enrolled at the host District 39 school. After-School Clubs are not guaranteed to run unless they meet their minimum registration requirement. Minimum requirements vary for each club. *After-School Clubs are enrichment activities; this is not a childcare program.
School Day Off
On most full days off from school, we offer School Day Off programs. Participants who are enrolled in CARE After School or Campus Club received discounted pricing from general registration. Registration fills up quickly, don’t delay!
For an in-depth look at Beyond the Bell programs, available day and time options, and a frequently asked questions guide, download the handout using the button below!
