Full-Time Preschool Program

Year-round schedule (not just the school year).
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Closures: The program only closes on Highland CUSD 5 holidays, Highland CUSD 5 holiday breaks, parent-teacher conference days, and inclimate weather days.
Start & End Dates:
Begins Monday before Highland CUSD 5 starts school (they typically start on a Wednesday).
Ends for 4-year-olds the Friday before Highland CUSD 5 starts school.
Tuition:
$1,083/month (rate is adjusted to account for closures while keeping monthly payments consistent).
If paying bi-monthly: $541.50 per payment.
For current WeeCare families only: You may continue weekly payments of $250/week. The weekly payment option will not be available to new registrants.
Meals: Includes lunch and two snacks daily.
Vacation Week: Families may take one week per year where no tuition is due, provided the child does not attend that week.

What Sets Peppermint Preschool Apart?

We take pride in offering a high-quality early childhood education program that goes beyond standard requirements:

Curriculum Excellence: Our curriculum is updated annually and reviewed by a committee of active and retired educators to ensure it remains engaging, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with best practices.
Standards-Based Learning: We follow the Illinois Early Learning Standards, ensuring that your child receives a well-rounded foundation for future success.
Smaller Class Sizes: We intentionally limit our student-to-teacher ratio, keeping our class sizes smaller than the maximum allowed by DCFS. This ensures more individualized attention and a supportive learning environment for each child.

Additional Details for Both Programs

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Held in line with Highland CUSD 5’s schedule, either in person or via phone call.

Enrollment Process:
If you have previously had children attend our program, please reach out to Elaine Fenton directly to update records and register your child(ren) at 618-654-7600 or email: [email protected] you are new to our program, you can reach out to Elaine or click on this link to get started with the enrollment process https://www.myprocare.com/Default/Index?aWtuPTQ3ODIxNzUzNDUmc2NoSWQ9Mw==online registration can be found at:https://www.myprocare.com/Default/Index?aWtuPTQ3ODIxNzUzNDUmc2NoSWQ9Mw==