Class Information

  • Over the past five decades the leadership at First Presbyterian Preschool has continually sought to create learning environments that meet the needs of children based on their age and developmental stage. The four class options are optimized to keep student to teacher ratios lower than most area preschools while grouping our children with their closest-matched peers to produce fun, safe, and engaging classrooms. Our preschool has a program for everyone with classes starting as young as 2.5 years old through our unique Odyssey program design specifically for children who miss the kindergarten cut-off.

    The class information below is for our 2024-2025 school year; tuition and daily schedule is a reflection from the current year and is subject to change. You can view the different class pathways to Kindergarten here.

    To view monthly updated posts about the activities that are taking place in each class, please click here!

  • Explorer

    Explorer is designed for young twos who turn three by March 31, 2025.

    • Age Group:
      2 - 3 years old
    • Student-Teacher Ratio:
      4:1
    • Sessions:
      Tuesday and Thursday,
      8:55 am - 11:30am
    • Tuition:
      $3,500 annually*

    *Option to pay tuition in full or 4 payments.
    *Tuition rates may increase year over year. A quantitative and comparative analysis is conducted each year to prepare for this decision. Any increases or adjustments are voted on and approved by our Parent Board.

  • Discovery

    Discovery is designed for children who are three by September 1, 2024.

    • Age Group:
      3 years old
    • Student-Teacher Ratio:
      4:1
    • Sessions:
      Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
      8:55 - 11:30am
    • Tuition:
      $4,540 annually*

    *Option to pay tuition in full or 4 payments.

    *Tuition rates may increase year over year. A quantitative and comparative analysis is conducted each year to prepare for this decision. Any increases or adjustments are voted on and approved by our Parent Board.

  • Voyager

    Voyager is designed for children who are four by December 31, 2024.

    • Age Group:
      3 - 4 years old
    • Student-Teacher Ratio:
      6:1
    • Sessions:
      Monday through Thursday,
      8:45 - 11:25am
    • Optional Session:
      *subject to availability
      Friday, 9:00 - 11:25am
    • Tuition (4 days):
      $5,700
    • Tuition (5 days): *subject to availability
      $6,760

    *Option to pay tuition in full or 4 payments.

    *Tuition rates may increase year over year. A quantitative and comparative analysis is conducted each year to prepare for this decision. Any increases or adjustments are voted on and approved by our Parent Board.

  • Odyssey

    Odyssey is designed for children who are five by December 31, 2024.

    This class is unique to FPP offering an enriching experience for those children who miss the fall kindergarten cut-off. Developed through years of research and class observation both at the preschool and kindergarten level, FPP created a curriculum to meet these children at their level, furthering their preschool experience and preparing them for the next step to kindergarten.

    • Age Group:
      5 years old
    • Student-Teacher Ratio:
      6:1
    • Sessions:
      Monday through Friday, 8:55 - 11:30am
    • Tuition:
      $6,760

    *Option to pay tuition in full or 4 payments.

    *Tuition rates may increase year over year. A quantitative and comparative analysis is conducted each year to prepare for this decision. Any increases or adjustments are voted on and approved by our Parent Board.

  • Weekly Specials

    • Art Appreciation – Sue Peecher has a degree in Education from Michigan State and will make art come alive to our children through engaging presentations that culminates in a field trip to the Art Institute of Chicago for our older classes and their parents.
    • Music – Ami Crawford presents 30 minute weekly music exploration activities for each individual class. Ami introduces tone, timbre, rhythm and notation using songs, dances and instruments accompanied by guitar and voice. Great fun!
    • Faithbuilding – Every week each class has a 15 minute ecumenical presentation introducing children to God and prayer through age-appropriate stories, music and drama. Rachel Magnusson, Interim Director of Children’s Faith Formation, teaches all of these sessions which happen in-classroom for Explorer and Discovery and in the sanctuary for the older classes, namely Voyager, and Odyssey. 

     

  • Extended Day

    For more details on the different Enrichment Classes and to register, click here!
    • We will offer Snack and Play every day, Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Students will enjoy a snack they will bring from home, a story and playtime.
    • STEM/STEAM Enrichment programs will follow Snack and Play and will operate every day as well from 12:30 – 1:15 PM.
    • The Enrichment classes will be divided into Trimesters with sessions beginning with Snack and Play and then transitioning to the Enrichment class.
      Trimester 1: September 16 – December 17
      Trimester 2: January 8 – March 21
      Trimester 3: April 2 – May 16
      Enrichment classes may change per trimester session.
    • For a schedule of this trimester’s Enrichment Classes, click here!

    Requirements:

    • The first trimester will be offered to the children in our Voyager, Odyssey, and Discovery programs. 
    • Your child must be fully potty trained, please no pull-ups.
    • Your child should be socially and emotionally ready to participate and enjoy Snack and Play and/or Enrichment activities. If you have any concerns, please reach out to discuss them.
    • If your child enters mid-semester we will prorate the amount for the program based on number of days attending.
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