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PRESCHOOL - JUNIORS

THREE-YEAR OLD

Preschool Juniors (2-hour class) offers young children their first independent learning and social experience. The first-year curriculum introduces classroom routines, social skills and age-appropriate lessons on letters, shapes and colors. Activities include art, music, movement games and motor skill development. Students also enjoy two field trips and a few local outings.

Students must be 3 by September 1, 2026 and toilet trained.

PRESCHOOL - SENIORS

FOUR-YEAR OLD

Preschool Seniors (2.5-hour class) builds on the foundation from the previous year, further developing learning and social skills. The curriculum includes more writing, lowercase letters and numbers up to 20, with a strong focus on kindergarten readiness. Students enjoy two field trips, a few local outings and a graduation ceremony.

Students must be 4 by September 1, 2026 and toilet trained.

PRESCHOOL PLUS

PRESCHOOL SENIORS ONLY

Preschool Plus (1.5-hour class) offers Preschool Seniors an extended day with lunch and extra learning fun. Designed for kids ready for a Kindergarten-like setting. Plus explores exciting themes like Under the Sea, Around the U.S.A., space and more!

Students must be enrolled as a Preschool Senior.

All Preschool classes are held at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. Preschool is a continuous program for three and four-year olds beginning in September and ending in May.

Open House

Pre Op House 1 Pre Op House 2 Pre Op House 3

Preschool Open House takes place in early April for the upcoming school year. Visit our open house in April 2027 for the Fall 2027-2028 school year at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave to meet the teachers, view the classrooms and learn about the curriculum.

Please call 708.403.6208 for program-specific questions.

Registration

Registration begins in November for the next school year. Children must reach the age of three or four on or before September 1 and must be toilet-trained.

A $50 non-refundable deposit and a certified copy of the student's birth certificate* are due at registration. The payment plan option requires a non-refundable $50 deposit, a credit card number and a certified copy of the student's birth certificate*.

Parents of incoming English Second Language (ESL) students should request a screening for their school district's early intervention services before registering. Please see the School District Screening tab below for more information.

* A government issued certified birth certificate is required for registration. Hospital birth certificate copies are not accepted.

Registration Timeline

November - Registration opens | Preschool non-refundable deposit due - $50 | Preschool Plus 1st payment due - 1/3 of fee

August 5 - 1st Preschool payment is due (1/3 of balance after deposit)

September 5 - 2nd Preschool Plus payment (1/3 of balance)

October 5 - 2nd Preschool payment is due (1/3 of balance)

November 5 - 3rd Preschool Plus payment (remainder of balance)

December 5 - 3rd Preschool payment is due (remainder of balance)

April - Open House, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave.

July/August - Welcome letter and parent meeting information is available

August/September - Parent meeting and classroom assignments

September (week after Labor Day) - First day of school

Online registration is available. If the class of your choice fills, please join the online waitlist. If a spot becomes available or a second-choice class is needed, registration staff will contact you.

You can also register in-person at the following locations:

Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
Village Hall Cashier's Office, 14700 Ravinia Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462

Registration questions - call 708.403.5000.

Important Preschool Information

Parent Handbook & Procedures
Calendars & Important Dates
Registration Forms
School District Screening
Meet the Teachers

Classroom assignments will be given at the parent meeting in August prior to the start of class.

2025-2026 Preschool Parent Guide

Inclement Weather Closures

Preschool follows the inclement weather closures of Orland Park School District 135. Official closing messages will be communicated through the Class DoJo app.