Westminster Preschool - Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rockford IL

Now Registering for the 2024-2025 School Year

First Day of School: September 9, 2024

Westminster Preschool has an excellent program for children ages 3-5 years old. This mixed-age group format provides many social and intellectual benefits for the children in Rockford, IL.

Westminster’s Preschool is a four day program, meeting Monday through Thursday from 9:00am – 11:30am.

Our teachers are state certified with BS degrees in Early Childhood Education. Class size is limited to 20 children with 2 lead teachers per classroom. We begin the first Monday after Labor Day and end the Wednesday before Memorial Day.

Email preschool@westminsterchurch.cc to schedule a private tour.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide preschool children in our community with a loving, creative, secure environment, equipping them to grow socially, cognitively and physically in a caring, Christian setting.

Our Staff

Connect with the teachers, Alisa Fewell and Stephanie Konen, see our classrooms and learn more about our program by calling the church office or emailing the preschool staff. For more information, contact: Alisa Fewell, Director, (815) 282-1500 ext. 23.

General Information

Our program strives to provide a positive and enriching learning environment and a variety of experiences that will allow the child to:

Develop an interest and joy for learning through a balance of developmentally appropriate teacher and child directed activities.
Learn to interact with other children and become comfortable in a group setting by developing social and listening skills.
Develop self-expression, self-control and responsibility.
Master skills needed for Kindergarten readiness.
Nurture basic Christian values and the use of prayer.

Our Day

Circle Time: Calendar, stories, songs and discussion of daily activities.
Center Time: Art, blocks, books, science, table games and dramatic play.
Small Groups: Learning activities
Snack Time
Group Activities: Music and movement, large motor activities, and outdoor play.

We Offer

Beautiful child centered classrooms
Fenced playground
Full gymnasium for indoor play
2 year theme based developmentally appropriate curriculum
2 certified teachers per classroom
Field trips and special guests
Christmas program and Graduation Celebration
Opportunities for parents to volunteer in the classroom and at home

Ages

Children must be 3 years of age and fully potty trained by September 1st during the calendar year of registration.

Fees

A $100.00 non-refundable registration/supply fee and one month’s tuition is due at the time of registration.
Tuition for four-day program (3 – 5 year old class): $240.00/month.

Registration

Questions? Please contact our Preschool Director, Alisa Fewell.