Little Dukes PreSchool Program
REGISTRATION FORMS
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ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The Little Dukes preschool offers a rich and stimulating learning environment where children can develop positive relationships with others. The curriculum focuses around play-based learning. It is through play where children learn about their world. Children are encouraged to use their imagination in costructive and engaging ways through provided play experiences.The program strives to achieve an optimal balance betwen children's self-initiated learning and adult-guided learning
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Thinking of becoming a teacher? This course will prepare to you lesson plan, identify age appropriate activities, and sharpen your teacher skills while working with our preschoolers.
LITTLE DUKES PRESCHOOL QUESTIONS
For questions regarding Little Dukes Preschool please contact Laurie Crist at lcrist@elmhurst205.org
*We are all full for the 2023 session; be sure to check back when registration opens in August 2023 for our spring 2024 session!*
ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Preschool is held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:45-11:15. Children need to attend all three days of the week in order for the high school students to complete their observation and case study requirements. Tuition for the 14 weeks is $325. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due at the time of registration.
To Register: Enter the school through the "main entrance" doors. You will be directed to the financial secretary, Rochanna Johnson.
**Please make checks out to "York High School."
Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis, and the program runs from the end of January until May (2023).
*Please email lcrist@elmhurst205.org if you are interested in enrolling your child in the Little Dukes Remote Preschool in 2024*
Children must be between the age of 3 and 5 and be potty trained.
Preschool Dates - 2023
1st day of preschool: Tuesday, January 31st
Preschool closing program: (TENTATIVE) Friday, May 12th
Parent meeting: Tuesday, January 24th from 10-11AM
A Unique Learning Opportunity
Little Dukes preschool is a laboratory school for our high school Child Development class. The preschool classroom is located within York High School. The preschool teachers are high school students who have completed the first semester Child Development course. In this class students learn about the development of children from birth through age 5 and how to promote the physical, social, and emotional development of young children. Many of the high school students are interested in early childhood careers. Under the supervision of the high school teacher, our high school students work closely with the preschool students by conducting lessons, art projects, storytelling, supervising learning centers, and coordinating games and activities to develop large motor skills. The high school students also complete observations and prepare a case study of an individual preschooler.
PARENT RESOURCES
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