St. Peter Preschool

Contact Information

Website: 
http://www.stpeter-skokie.net/
Type of Daycare Resource: 
Preschools & Child Care Centers
Address: 
8140 Niles Center Road
Skokie, IL 60077

Contact Person: 
Joan McCain, Principal
Phone: 
847-673-0918
FAX: 
847-673-6469
E-Mail: 
jmccain@stpeter-skokie.net

Preschools, Childcare Centers, & Home Day Care Information

License/accreditation: 
Illinois State Board of Recognition for non-public schools
Ages: 
3 to 4 years
Hours: 
Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Toilet Training: 
Required to enroll
Registration: 
$100 registration fee
Facilities: 
Three preschool classes Outdoor facilities and gymnasium Each class has one teacher and one aid, with a ratio of one adult to ten students. Before- and after-school care available from 7:00am to 6:00pm
Philosophy: 
"Early childhood is the most critical period of human growth and development. Education is a shared process between parent, teacher, and child – with the parent as the main educator. At St. Peter Preschool, we provide a warm and loving atmosphere for your child to grow and develop." St. Peter Preschool Goals: • Social: to develop the skills of cooperation, sharing, and caring for others. • Emotional: to help form a positive self image and build self-esteem. • Cognitive: to help develop logical reasoning and classification. • Physical: to encourage large and small muscle development and coordination. • Religious: to encourage charity to all and a sense of community.
Curriculum: 
“The curriculum is 'play-based.' Through directed and free play experiences, the students learn reading/language, math readiness, social, and science skills. The curriculum also includes religious instruction based on the Bible. Songs and fingerplays, and large and small motor activities are included daily."
Other: 
Morning and afternoon extended care available Small classes Opportunity to continue education at St. Paul Academy through eighth grade