Tot Time Preschool Program

2021 Tot Time Sneak Peeks

For the safety of staff, parents and children, and in light of current COVID-19 mitigations, we are postponing the Sneak Previews scheduled for February 13 and 20, 2021.  Instead, On Saturday, March 27, parents make an appointment to meet with a teacher and see the rooms.  Appointments must be made in advance.

To schedule an appointment, please call or email Kathleen Benson at 708-342-4202 or kathleen.benson@tinleyparkdistrict.org.

TOT TIME PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SEPTEMBER, 2021 TO MAY, 2022

This program is continuous beginning in September and ending in May. A child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1, 2021. All children must be toilet trained and able to take care of their own bathroom needs. There are three class options available:

Traditional Preschool: The Tot Time Preschool Program includes a variety of developmentally appropriate activities including but not limited to: creative art experiences, singing and rhythm activities, stories, fingerplays, role-playing and body movement, free play, emerging writing and reading skills and activities related to everyday math and science discovery.*Kinder-Prep offers five days of learning to provide additional time and emphasis for writing, pre-reading, math and science.

STEAM Ahead in School: The Steam school day primarily engages students in developmentally appropriate hands-on activities with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math exploration.

Forest School: Whatever the weather, students engage in interest-led play while they learn, explore and create in outdoor and indoor settings. Emphasis is placed on the natural world through play, science, art, dramatic play and sensory experiences.

REGISTRATION           NO ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FOR TOT TIME PRESCHOOL

Registration begins March 8, 2021. Mail or drop off in a sealed envelope the following:

• Completed Registration Form (page 77,78)
• List three choices of Tot Time Classes
• Copy of child’s Birth Certificate
• Payment

Children are placed in the first class choice, or if that is filled, the second or third choice. Teacher assignments and supply lists are emailed/mailed to families as we approach the start of the school year. We do not accept teacher requests.

PAYMENT PLAN Please note: no refunds will be granted after August 2, 2021

Payments can be made by cash, check or credit card at the Tinley Park-Park District. Credit card payments can also be made via the ONLINE REGISTRATION portal on the Tinley Park-Park District website at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org. A $10.00 non-refundable service fee is included for those using the Payment Plan.

TOT-TIME THREE YEAR OLD CLASSES
Traditional Preschool
Location:  Bettenhausen Recreation Center

TOT-TIME FOUR YEAR OLD CLASSES
Traditional Preschool-Kinder Prep

TOT-TIME THREE/FOUR SPLIT CLASSES
Traditional Preschool