Learning Center

3-4 Year Old Program

Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2008. The major objective of this program revolves around developing socialization skills. Through games, stories and group activities, children in the program will develop self awareness and fundamental skills such as cooperation, listening, sharing and interacting with peers. Alphabet, numbers, shapes and colors will be introduced. Children must be toilet trained by the time class begins. Parents provide a snack on a monthly basis.

Classes are held at Learning Center North which is located in the Mundelein Senior Center, 1200 Regent Drive.

4-5 Year Old Program

Children must be at least 4 years old by September 1,2008. Our theme based program will include an introduction to the alphabet (letter recognition and sounds), art and musical activities, manipulatives, number recognition and the mastery of shapes and colors. The development of small and large motor skills are practiced throughout the year and included in daily classroom work. Parents provide a snack on a monthly basis.

Classes are held at Diamond Lake Recreation Center, 1016 Diamond Lake Road.

Half Day Pre-Kindergarten

For children who will be 5 years old by December 30, 2008. This half-day class meets 4 days per week at the Diamond Lake Recreation Center. This program will offer a challenging curriculum and will provide enrichment experiences to help your child grow.

Children will be exposed to simple math concepts such as identifying the days of the week, months, numbers, sets, assembling and identifying patterns, and valuing coins. Simple science, creative art, music exploration, and basic social studies will also be introduced. Some of the reading readiness skills will include exploring rhyming, identifying letters and their sounds, sharing ideas and speaking in sentences.

Pre-K classes are held at the Diamond Lake Recretion Center.