Come Learn and Play with Us
The Parent Cooperative for Early Learning is a not-for-profit pre-school
run by a board of directors consisting of parents, teachers, and the director.
With parents at the helm, the first priority is to create an environment
where our children will thrive, become prepared for elementary school,
and enjoy school in a safe and nurturing environment. The school is
run by working parents, for working families, so school policies are designed
to make life easier for families.
- School is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 50 weeks a year
- Experienced teachers, with minimal turnover
- Great student/teacher ratio
- Daily, homemade breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks included for no extra
charge.
- Children may start before they are potty trained and training is part
of the curriculum.
- Children have active time with an indoor gym and outdoor play area.
- Tuition for the 2009-2010
year is $910 per month for full-time care. Part-time options are available
with pricing dependent on schedule.
- The school is fully licensed by the City, State, DCFS. We are in the
process of being re-accredited by the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC).
Application Process
Application may be
made at any time of the year and consists of completing a one-page information
form and paying a $40 application fee. Prospective parents are encouraged
to visit the school between 9:00 and noon or between 3:30 and 5:30.
Enrollment will be offered when there is an opening, but primarily on
July 1 for the summer session or September 1 for the 10-month school year.
Enrollment is accomplished by completing an enrollment agreement (contract)
and paying a one-time $200 registration fee. Pre-admission packets include:
- A physical exam form, including a health history, immunization record,
lead level result, and TB test result signed by the child's doctor,
should provide a statement identifying any allergies and the interventions
that may be needed during the school day;
- A developmental history, including information about the child's interests,
family discipline, and other information; and
- A list of persons authorized to pick up the child and the granting
of various permissions. Parents or guardians are responsible for maintaining
current contact information
at the school, especially phone numbers that may be needed in an emergency.
School Activities
- Swimming Lessons: During summer session kids ages 3 and older
enjoy swimming lessons at the local YMCA.
- Music Together with Marsha: Children love their regular Music
Together time with Marsha an interactive, high-energy introduction to
music.
- Field Trips: With several field trips a year, Chicago is our
classroom.
Schedule a Tour
Call Director Monica Foster at 773-684-6363 to schedule a tour and informational
visit.
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