2024-25 Preschool Registration is Now Closed!

Registration packets for 2024/2025 Belvidere Park District Preschool are available at Rivers Edge Recreation Center. To register, return the completed registration packet along with a copy of a birth certificate and one month’s payment of preschool, which secures your child’s place and will be applied as your child’s May payment. Monthly EFT payments will be withdrawn on the 1st of every month beginning September 1, 2024. There is a one-time $30 supply fee. Payment made for the full year at time of registration will receive a 5% discount. (KI)

Benefits of Attending Preschool • Activities to develop fine motor strength, identify shapes of letters and begin learning how to write them • Exposure to letter sounds to develop pre-reading skills • Exposure and opportunity to gain knowledge in math and science concepts • Exciting experiences to gain cognitive and motor skills • Social and Emotional growth of being away from their family, as well as trusting and taking direction from teacher • Learning how to work with and interact with others including taking turns, problem solving and sharing.

Preschool (Ages 3-4)

This introductory preschool class will be exploring their colors, numbers, and letters through manipulative materials, arts & crafts, songs, and games. The focus will be on developing social skills such as sharing, following directions, and consideration of other’s feelings. Basic kindergarten readiness skills will also be taught including listening, scissor and writing skills, and the beginning of alphabet and number recognition. Location: Administration Office, lower level.

Pre-K (Ages 4-5)

This program will build on the basic skills in preparation for kindergarten. Letter and number formation and recognition, writing skills, and building confidence will be the focus. The topics of math, science, and art will continue to be built upon. Location: Administration Office, lower level.

• Preschool Parent Meet & Greet Preschool Class (3-4 yr olds)​: Aug. 28, ​5 pm​
• Preschool Parent Meet & Greet Pre-K Class (4-5 yr olds): Aug. 28, ​6 pm​