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 3–5) 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.
Contact Us:
630.483.1030
jensteichen@poplarcreek.com
Program Descriptions:
Pre-K |
4-Year-Olds |
3-Year-Olds |
3-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 17 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 17 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.
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 19 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
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Miss Candace
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Miss Sue
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2022–2023 Registration Fees
Ages |
Days |
2022-2023 Tuition Monthly / Annually |
Registration Fee |
Purple Express Pre-K — PM |
4 Days (M, T, W, Th) |
$250 / $2,250 |
$100.00 |
Red Engines Pre-K – AM |
3 Days (M, W, F) |
$225 / $2,025 |
$100.00 |
Yellow Cars 3 year olds |
3 Days (M, W, F) |
$225 / $2,025 |
$100.00 |
Green Cars 3 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 2022-2023 school year are as follows:
Monday, January 9th, 2023 — Priority registration begins for current Schick's Crossing families
Sunday, January 15th, 2023 — Priority registration begins for Poplar Creek Church members
Saturday, January 21st, 2023 — 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 9th, 2023 — Priority registration begins for current Schick's Crossing families
Sunday, January 15th, 2023 — Priority registration begins for Poplar Creek Church members
Saturday, January 21st, 2023 — 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
2022-2023 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. 6, 2022 and will end May 19, 2023.
Classes start Sep. 6, 2022 and will end May 19, 2023.
