Welcome to Schick's Crossing Preschool
Our Purpose:
Schick's Crossing preschool exists to create a loving, Christian World-View environment in which young children (ages 2–5) can learn and grow. We strive to instill in each child a love of learning that will last a lifetime, as well as build the social skills necessary to succeed in elementary schools and beyond.
Children are encouraged to explore, build, create, ask questions, and interact in an environment rich in tools for early learning. Each child is special and comes to us with different needs. We will do our best to meet the individual needs of your child.
Program Descriptions:
Pre-K |
4-Year-Olds |
3-Year-Olds |
3-Year-Olds |
2-Year-Olds |
Pre-K "Purple Express" | 4-day afternoon program
This class prepares 4- and 5- year-olds for Kindergarten with extra emphasis on letters, phonics and number sense. Designed for those students who are ready for “a little bit more,” this class spends more time on class projects and learning activities than the 4-year-old class but still allows for plenty of social and creative learning. Daily activities include circle time, art, music, gym time, snack time and free play. This class meets Monday thru Thursday, 12:30–3:00 pm. There are 2 teachers with a maximum of 15 students.
4-Year-Olds "Red Engines" | 3-day morning program
The primary focus for this class is Kindergarten readiness (including social, emotional and educational). Daily activites include circle time, calendar, alphabet activities, reading, crafts, music, gym time, snack time and free play. This class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00–11:30 am. There are 2 teachers with a maximum of 15 students.
3-Year Olds "Yellow Cars" | 3-day morning program
This class focuses on building the social skills needed in both school and play environments and offers an extra day of learning compared to most 3-year-old programs. Daily activities include circle time, calendar, reading, crafts, music, gym time, snack time and free play. Children are introduced to the alphabet and numbers. This class meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00–11:30 am. There are 2 teachers with a maximum of 15 students.
3-Year Olds "Green Cars" | 2-day morning program
The primary focus for this class is on building the social skills needed in both school and play environments. Daily activities include circle time, calendar, reading, crafts, music, gym time, snack time and free play. Children are introduced to the alphabet and numbers. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00–11:30 am. There are 2 teachers with a maximum of 15 students.
2-Year Olds "Blue Cabooses" | 2-day morning program
The primary focus for this class is social skill development. Children will learn how to share, take turns and play nicely with each other, as well as develop small and large motor skills and learn about colors, shapes and numbers. Daily activities include free play, art activities, singing, reading, gym time and snack time. This class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00–11:30 am. There are 2 teachers with a maximum of 12 students.
Facilities
Schick's Crossing Preschool is located in Poplar Creek Church at historic Schick's Crossing. One hundred years ago this 9-acre location was a rail spur for loading local farm products for shipment to Chicago markets.
Today, this site retains much of its historic rural character, but also is home to Poplar Creek church. The facility was opened in November of 2003, and the Preschool is housed in the 5,000 sq. ft. garden level “Children's Space.” There are 2 spacious classrooms and a large, multi-use “gym area” designated for preschool use.
Our outdoor playground was designed with your child's safety in mind--from the secure, locked fence and rubber chip ground cover to the equipment created specifically for preschoolers.
Today, this site retains much of its historic rural character, but also is home to Poplar Creek church. The facility was opened in November of 2003, and the Preschool is housed in the 5,000 sq. ft. garden level “Children's Space.” There are 2 spacious classrooms and a large, multi-use “gym area” designated for preschool use.
Our outdoor playground was designed with your child's safety in mind--from the secure, locked fence and rubber chip ground cover to the equipment created specifically for preschoolers.
Security
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Our facilities our secured by an alarm system and the preschool play areas outside are fenced and under constant supervision (when children are present).
All entrances remain locked during the school day except during drop-off times. Any individual desiring access to the building must be buzzed in by preschool staff or escorted in by church staff. All children must be signed in and out by a parent or responsible guardian. No child will be allowed to leave with anyone who is not listed on the child's emergency form. |
You can visit our location any time during the day. A call ahead is always helpful, but if you are driving by - stop in.
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Our Staff
Each member of our staff is dedicated to the care and education of young children. Training is done throughout the year to encourage our teachers to come up with new, creative ideas all year long.
Background checks are done on all prospective teachers, and each one will be required to have CPR and First Aid training/certification. We will always meet or exceed DCFS student/teacher ratios.
Background checks are done on all prospective teachers, and each one will be required to have CPR and First Aid training/certification. We will always meet or exceed DCFS student/teacher ratios.
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“Miss Jen” SteichenDirector | Pre-K TeacherMiss Jen has been with Schick's Crossing Preschool since the preschool's inception 16 years ago. She is currently directing every morning and still in the classroom with the Pre-K class in the afternoons. Jen is a graduate of Western Illinois University and resides in Bartlett with her husband and she has two grown sons.
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Purple Express Teachers
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Miss Candace
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Miss Jen
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Red Engine Teachers
Miss Jill
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Miss Tracy
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Green Car & Yellow Car Teachers
Miss Candace
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Miss Sue
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Blue Caboose Teachers
Miss Becca
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Miss Tracy
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2020–2021 Fees
Registration
Ages |
Days |
2019-2020 Tuition Monthly / Annually |
Registration Fee |
Pre-K — PM |
4 Days (M, T, W, Th) |
$225 / $2,025 |
$100.00 |
Pre-K – AM |
3 Days (M, W, F) |
$200 / $1,800 |
$100.00 |
3 year olds |
3 Days (M, W, F) |
$200 / $1,800 |
$100.00 |
3 year olds |
2 Days (T, Th) |
$150 / $1,350 |
$100.00 |
2 year olds |
2 Days (T, Th) |
$175 / $1,575 |
$100.00 |
Registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority registration given to current Schick's Crossing families and members of Poplar Creek Church. Registration dates for the 2020-2021 school year are as follows:
Monday, January 13th, 2021 — Priority registration begins for current Schick's Crossing families
Sunday, January 19th, 2021 — Priority registration begins for Poplar Creek Church members
Saturday, January 25th, 2021 — Open registration begins at Open House from 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Registration may be done throughout the school year if openings are available. Students must still meet the same children's age requirements as those students who began at the beginning of the term.
To register, please complete the forms available below. All students will need a physical examination form completed by a physician.
Registration fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable.
Forms – please download and fill out all of the required forms below and send them to:
Schick's Crossing Preschool
300 E. Schick Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
Monday, January 13th, 2021 — Priority registration begins for current Schick's Crossing families
Sunday, January 19th, 2021 — Priority registration begins for Poplar Creek Church members
Saturday, January 25th, 2021 — Open registration begins at Open House from 9:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Registration may be done throughout the school year if openings are available. Students must still meet the same children's age requirements as those students who began at the beginning of the term.
To register, please complete the forms available below. All students will need a physical examination form completed by a physician.
Registration fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable.
Forms – please download and fill out all of the required forms below and send them to:
Schick's Crossing Preschool
300 E. Schick Road
Bartlett, IL 60103
2019-2020 School Calendar:
Note on School Closings: We will follow the U-46 school district holiday schedule. If U-46 schools are closed due to inclement weather, we will as well. Below is a list of days when we will be closed.
Classes start Sep. 8, 2020 and will end May 14, 2021.
Classes start Sep. 8, 2020 and will end May 14, 2021.
| September 8/9 | First Days of School |
| September 25 | No School (Institute Day) |
| October 5/6 | School Pictures (Rain Dates: Oct. 7, 8) |
| October 12 | No School (Institute Day) |
| October 23 | No School (Institute Day) |
| November 3 | No School (Election Day) |
| November 25-27 | No School (Thanksgiving Break) |
| December 17/18 | Christmas Celebrations |
| December 21 - January 3 | No School (Christmas Break) |
| January 4 | Classes Resume |
| January 15 | Daddy & Me Night |
| January 18 | No School (MLK Day) |
| January 23 | New Family Open House |
| January 29 | No School (Institute Day) |
| February 15 | No School (President's Day) |
| February 26 | No School (Institute Day) |
| March 5 | Mommy & Me Night |
| March 29 - April 5 | No School (Spring Break/Easter Break) |
| May 7 | No School (Institute Day) |
| May 11 | 2's Celebration |
| May 13/14 | Last Days, 3's Celebrations |
| May 14 | 4's Graduations |
