St. Gregory's Preschool
Mission
St. Gregory's Preschool was established in 2006 as a way for our parishioners to give back to the community we love. Our inclusive and nurturing environment blends academic progress with creativity, social and moral development, and play.
St. Gregory's Preschool offers a safe, fun-filled, and academically complete early education experience that is loved by children, appreciated by parents, and respected by local school teachers and administrators.
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Learning Experience
St. Gregory's Preschool program features:
- Small class sizes that provide individual attention and instruction
- Experienced and dedicated child development professionals
- A structured curriculum based on contemporary best practices for pre-K and kindergarten education
Our program serves students from Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling, Illinois. Preschool parents work at nearby corporations including Abbott, Discover, Hyatt, Takeda, Underwriters Laboratories, Walgreens, and Wolters Kluwer.
Preschool
We teach The Creative Curriculum for Preschool Program® program which is used by Deerfield District 109. Jolly Phonics® gives each child a strong foundation in reading and literacy, while our balanced curriculum includes valuable and fun math and science experiences. With regularly scheduled time for free play, our program helps foster growth, nurture success, and build self-esteem on several physical, social, and academic levels.
Kindergarten Enrichment
Our Kindergarten Enrichment program is designed to prepare students for a successful start in first grade. We promote academic development through additional learning opportunities in math, science, reading and language arts and nurture social development in the same caring environment provided to our preschool students.
Access to Deerfield local District 109 schools is convenient, too. Our preschool staff personally and safely escort Wilmot Elementary students to and from school, and bus service for children at Kipling, Walden and South Park elementary schools is available through Deerfield District 109 for an additional fee.
Staff
St. Gregory's team of experienced child development professionals is led by a fully credentialed director who holds a master's degree in early childhood education as well as a teaching certificate from the State of Illinois. Our staff members:
- Hold bachelor's degrees in education or psychology
- Average 15 years' experience working with children
- Bring extensive professional experience
- Are committed to continuing education
St. Gregory's Preschool is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and exceeds their standards for teacher qualification.
Program Structure
Our multi-aged program is designed to nurture the overall development of the individual child in an atmosphere of sharing, inclusion and support.
The curriculum has been created to provide separate, age-appropriate lessons targeted to the developmental needs of growing children. Both kindergartners and preschools share classroom space and teachers, enjoying socially important and fun opportunities to play and learn together.
Supervised free play is scheduled daily, and circle time, songs, and stories are an essential part of the program. Large motor skill development activities are integrated through indoor play in our large multi-purpose area and outdoor play at nearby Mitchell Park.
What Parents Say
“I would recommend this enrichment program to anyone looking for an educational environment that is also loving, fun and provides a variety of learning experiences.”
“It is apparent that the teachers and volunteers truly care for and respect the children.”
“The small class size creates a quieter atmosphere and allows for more meaningful contact with teachers and peers.”
“Thank you St. Gregory’s for providing Deerfield with a wonderful early education program.”
”We were extremely pleased with the preschool program at St. Gregory’s and would recommend it to our friends.”
“Perfect!”
Three, Four and Five-year old Preschool
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session : 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Enrichment
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch Bunch: 11:30 to 12:30
(Lunch not provided)
Costs
Registration Fee (non-refundable): $125
Monthly Tuition - 2012-2013 Academic Year:
One-Day Preschool: $100
One-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: $105
Two-Day Preschool: $182
Two-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: $200
Three-Day Preschool: $268
Three-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: $284
Four-Day Preschool: $333
Four-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: $361
Five-Day Preschool: $410
Five-Day Kindergarten Enrichment: $430
Lunch Bunch:
Daily $6.50
We pick-up/drop-off Wilmot Kindergarten students at NO COST.
We are on the Deerfield District 109 bus route.
10% discount on monthly tuition available to parishioners and families with multiple children enrolled in our program
Required Forms
Download the St. Gregory's Preschool Registration Packet.
Download the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form.
For more information or to schedule a visit, please call 847-945-1678 x18
or email preschool@stgregoryschurch.org.