The Church of the Holy Spirit welcomes you to consider the Episcopal Preschool for the nurture and development of your children. Our purpose is to promote the spiritual, moral, and social growth of preschool children and to prepare them for elementary school. We offer a safe, joyous, fun-filled and faithful preschool program lead by an excellent staff.  If you have questions about the Episcopal Preschool, please contact Melissa Cunniff, Preschool Director,  mcunniff@chslf.org

The Episcopal Preschool is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools and is licensed by The State of Illinois.

2 Day Program

The 2 Day Program is a beginning preschool class. The children enrolling in the 2 Day Class turn 3 years old between September 1st and February 1st of the year they are attending class. Children registering for the 2 Day Class should demonstrate their readiness to participate with a small group in a structured setting in the following ways: the child listens to adults and can be redirected if need be; the child speaks and is able to be understood by others; the child separates from caregiver; the child is starting to learn the give and take (sharing) of group play. The activities planned for the 2 Day Class are age appropriate with opportunities to develop in all four areas of child development: social, emotional, cognitive and physical. The curriculum provides experiences in music, movement, and literature as well as imaginative play with blocks and housekeeping, water, sand, and play dough.

Age: Turning 3 between Sept. 1st and Feb. 1st 
(Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Director. )

Meeting Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 9:00 -11:30 a.m. 
Staff: 2 Teachers
Students: 10 to 12
Special notes: Children should be potty trained (or demonstrating a beginning interest) before the start of school

 3 Day Program

The 3 Day Class is thematic in nature. The activities the children take part in each week are related to a specific topic such as Community Helpers, Arctic Life, Zoo, Farm Animals, and Nutrition. It is widely believed that themes help give relevance to the activities in which 3 and 4 year olds are involved. Activities are planned to be hands-on and age appropriate with opportunities to develop in all four areas of child development: social, emotional, cognitive and physical. The curriculum provides a multitude of experiences in music, literature, math and science, as well as imaginative play with blocks and housekeeping equipment, water, sand, and play dough. Positive socialization is emphasized. Outdoor play is planned and encouraged, weather and safety permitting. Children in the 3 Day Program are eligible to attend the optional Lunch Bunch sessions, which meet daily for an additional fee. Children attending Lunch Bunch bring a lunch and extend their school day from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.with lunch, games and fun with friends. .

Age: 3 years old by September 1
Meeting Days:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Staff: 2 Teachers
Students: 14 -18
Special note:  Children are eligible for the optional Lunch Bunch program for an additional fee.

5 Day Program

The 5 Day Program is based on daily and weekly routines. These routines (room helpers, letter of the week, and dramatic play) give the children many hands-on activity based experiences with letters, number concepts and language. The activities planned for the 5 Day class are age appropriate with opportunities to develop in all four areas of child development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. Daily areas of concentration include creative art, science, math, reading readiness, literature, and drama in preparation for kindergarten. The boys and girls in the 5 Day class also go on field trips. Children in the 5 Day program are eligible for the optional Lunch Bunch program, which meets daily for an additional fee.  Children attending Lunch Bunch bring a lunch and extend their school day from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with lunch, games and fun with friends.

Age: 4 years old by September 1
Meeting Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Staff: 2 Teachers
Students : 14 to 18
Special note: Children are eligible for the optional Lunch Bunch program for an additional fee.