I live in the Plainfield/Joliet area and am looking for a preschool program for my 2 1/2 year old. I would prefer a 1 or 2 day program that meets 1/2 days. Gramdma/grandpa watch her along with her 4 month old twin brothers, so I don't need childcare, which is what most of the programs I am finding are. Grandma and grandpa are currently located in Bolingbrook but may be moving closer to our house in 6 months. Looking in the area of Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, Joliet, Bolingbrook
Thanks!
Peter Pan in Naperville has programs for either 2.5 hrs or 1/2 day, and you can choose either 2, 3 or 5 days. I believe they take 2 years and up.
If she is potty trained Little Lambs preschool in Bolingbrook MAY enter her in the 3 yr olds program. She needs to be potty trained and then you need to ask them. I had my boys there and they LOVE it. I highly recommend it. My daughter will be 2 1/2 and I was hoping to put her int he 3yr old program but we are still workign on potty trainign so we shall see!
They also have several programs at the Bolingbrook Park District for 2 yr olds that are only about 30-45 min.
Good Luck
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F.
Little Blessings, Zion, and Wheatland Salem churches in Naperville (all are off of Book Rd) have Parents Day Out programs for 2 year olds. They usually meet once a week.
Check out your local churches. Some have great preschool programs a couple days a week.
Hi J.,
My children attended Plainfield Jr. Village off of Rt. 59, 1 block north of 135th Street. You can choose a 2 or 3 day program and usually can choose a.m. or p.m. if they are not full. They have open house hours so you can tour the facility and it's not child care (which they also offer in their lower level). It's based more on learning than play time but they do have time for that as well. We've been very happy there and my children were more than prepared for Kindergarten.
My family has had great luck with Plainfield Park district programs. Their Great Adventures runs during the school year and starts at age 3 (I am on my second child in the program). I know she is too young for that but they have other great programs.
HTH
Hi there, Go to your local Borders. Ask at the customer service desk for the Orange Paces Preschool Guidebook 2007-08. They sell it for 5$ and it covers the Naperville/ Aurora/ Plainfield region. It list most of the preschools in the area. Their accreditation as well as if they are affiliated with any religious organisations. It gives the address and contact info an brief description about each school and which age groups their programs cover. It will give you a good starting point. From there on you can pick a few schools you are interested and schedule a tour. Make a list what is most important to you as the facilities vary greatly. That is what I did with my nearly 2 year old daughter. I eventually settled on Kensington School in Naperville as I felt that she will get stimulation as well as play and fun there. The school was filled with laughter and artwork. I hope this helps. L.
Hello J.,
Exactly what are you looking for regarding your 2 1/2 year
old. I am sorry I did'nt understand your request. M.
