Westminster Preschool - Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rockford IL

Now Registering for the 2025-2026 School Year

First Day of School: September 8, 2025

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 Lauren Pate-List, 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.