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: The same day at Highland Community Schools.
Ends: The Friday before Highland CUSD 5 ends the school year.
Tuition:
$1,140/month (rate is adjusted to account for closures while keeping monthly payments consistent).
If paying bi-monthly: $570.00 per payment.
Weekly payments: $269.00
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. Vacation available after 6 months with the school. Vacation week may be taken on a school year calendar ( Aug-July)
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: efenton@peppermintpreschoolhighland.comIf you are new to our program, you can reach out to Elaine for registration information.
