2024 Preschool Childcare Information Fair

Name
Name
of
of
Preschool/Childcare:
Preschool/Childcare:
Bethlehem
Centre Preschool
Lutheran Child Development Center
Address:
Address:
340 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
Phone Number:
Phone Number:
847-741-7743
847-531-7010
Days/Hours Offered:
Website:
Website:
bethlehemdcd.org
centreofelgin.org/preschool/intro/
Daycare Preschool Provided Explorers Monday (2-2.5 – Friday yrs.): T/Th for 1.5 hours
7:00am-5:00pm
Pre Wee Folks (2.5-3 yrs.): T/Th for 2 hours
Wee Folks (3-young 4 yrs.): T/Th or MWF, with Spanish
-5
enrichment class available
Provided Pre-K Monday (4-5 yrs.): – MWF Friday or M-Th, with Spanish enrichment class
9:00am-12:00pm
available
-Age Program (3.5-
Before and After School Care:
Wee Folks and Pre K students have the option for before and/or
N/A
after care for an additional fee. Extended care provides an
additional hour before and/or after to your child’s class.
Director’s Name and Email:
Director’s Name and Email:
Kelly Kerry Aurand Reynolds, Early Childhood Supervisor
bethlehemlutherancdc@gmail.com
reynolds_k@cityofelgin.org
Fee-Basedree:
Fee-Based/Sliding Scale/CCAP/Free:
Fee-based and CCAP
Fee-based
Ages Served:
6 weeks – 12 years
2-5 years old
Teacher/Child Ratio:
2 years old – 1:8 Toddlers 1:5
Twos 1:8 Threes 1:10
3 years old – 1:9
PreK 1:10 -Age 1:18
4-5 years old – 1:10
Faith-Based?
Faith-Based?
-based daycare. We
No
events.
Language(s)
Licensed by the State of X
Yes x
No Language(s) Spoken by Staff
English & Spanish - Our classes are primarily taught in English,
Full-time Full- Daycare: X
Yes x
No -
however we do offer a Spanish enrichment class for both our
Wee Folks and Pre K programs.
Do -in?
you offer drop-in?
Yes X x
No
Special Needs Programming?
Do training?
you require potty Yes X
No
Potty training required for Wee Folk, PreK, & Multi-age, but is not
N/A We may be able to provide accommodations in our
required for Preschool Explorers and Pre Wee classes.
program based on children’s needs.
What makes your school unique?
What makes your school unique?
Bethlehem Lutheran Child -based daycare that seeks to provide a warm,
Our preschool prioritizes holistic development, emphasizing social interaction, hands-on learning, STEM activities,
and essential kindergarten readiness skills. Nestled within the secure and private preschool wing of the Edward
Schock Centre of Elgin, our dedicated space fosters independence, social growth, and emotional development.
We lay a strong foundation for cognitive learning, preparing your child for future academic challenges. We
-esteem),
encourage creativity through a blend of structured and unstructured activities, providing a vibrant canvas for your
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child to express, explore, and connect with peers. Join us on this enriching journey, where your child not only
learns to create and explore but also engages in collaborative play, establishing a lifelong curiosity for learning.