Important Dates: 

Parent Night 

• Monday, August 26, 2024 - 5:30 pm-6:30 pm

Meet & Greets

• Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 9:15 am-9:45am
  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM (Brean, Derrick & Greig) & Monday/Wednesday (Baker)
• Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 10:15 am - 10:45am 
  • Monday - Thursday Pre-K (Derrick) & Monday/Wednesday/Friday Enrichment (Brean)
• Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 9:15am-9:45am 
  • Tuesday/ Thursday (Greig) & Tuesday/Thursday (Baker) 

A Fun Place to Learn & Play

The Lindenhurst Park District’s Engle Junction Preschool provides a program for children ages two and a half through four years of age.  We strive to provide a warm, accepting environment where learning is fun.  Our experienced teachers offer a variety of developmentally appropriate activities designed to help children learn and grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

Our Philosophy

Engle Junction Preschool aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where each child is recognized and appreciated.

Our Curriculum
Our curriculum, guided by the Illinois Early Learning Standards, is founded on the belief that children learn best through creative play and exploration.  Our classrooms and curriculum have been carefully designed to promote varied learning experiences.  Children participate in individual, small-group, and whole-group activities daily.

We strive to prepare our preschoolers for elementary school by incorporating activities into our program that promote the development of social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills. Our teachers recognize each child's unique learning styles, needs, and interests and work diligently to offer developmentally appropriate learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate considering our students' ages, individual needs, and social and cultural contexts.

Class Descriptions

2.5-Year-Old Early Learner Program - This is an introductory experience for young children with a focus on early learning, creativity, and play with the main emphasis on getting along well with others in a classroom setting.  This can be their first experience being responsible for themselves and adjusting to schedules and procedures.  Pull-ups are allowed.

3-Year-Old Preschool - This is a great program for children developing their early literacy, motor, and social skills.  Students engage in creative projects, songs, and cooperative play every day.

4-Year-Old Preschool - This program is for children developing their early literacy, motor, and social skills.  Students engage in creative projects, songs, and cooperative play every day with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness.

4–Year–Old Pre-Kindergarten Preschool - This time-enhanced program provides students with engaging, meaningful, and creative activities daily.  With one additional day of attendance, children have more opportunities and time to develop their skills for kindergarten.

Requirements

• All children must be able to use the restroom independently unless enrolled in the 2.5-year-old program.
• When enrolling in Engle Junction Preschool, your child must be the appropriate age by September 1.

How to Register

Families who are new to Lindenhurst Park District programming will be required to create a household account prior to registration.

• Scroll to the bottom of this page
• Select your choice of “Early Learner Program” “Engle Junction Preschool” or “Preschool Enrichment Program”
• Choose the appropriate age (if applicable) and class and add to your cart.
• Check-out

Payment Details

• A $50 non-refundable registration fee will be charged at the time of registration.
• A non-refundable deposit equal to one month's tuition must be paid at the time of registration. This deposit will be used toward your last month of preschool.
• If you choose monthly installments, eight equal payments will be automatically charged to your credit card on the first day of each month beginning September 1 and ending April 1. 
• An automatic $40 late fee will be applied if a payment is returned for insufficient funds.
• Tuition payments are based on the total number of school days divided into equal payments (not the number of school days in the month).

Refund Policy

Refunds will not be given to families making monthly installments. Contact our office to withdraw from the program prior to your next monthly installment.

If you have paid for the full year, you will be given a prorated refund less a $10 service charge.  Prorated refunds are calculated on a monthly basis. For example: if you withdraw on October 15, you will be refunded for December-April.  To be refunded for November-April, you must withdraw prior to October 1; you may still attend through the end of October.  

If you withdraw before August 15, you will be refunded your tuition deposit less a $10 service fee. If you would like to withdraw, contact our office at 847-356-6011.