Chicago Park

District:
Kiddie College

Nancy Villasenor
Visit a Program
CD 120

Philosophy/History
Recreational based preschool-like activities provide
a unique and enjoyable experience for a child to
play and learn with their peers
Creative atmosphere fosters the learning process
through free play and other activities such as circle
time, crafts, games, story-time, music, fitness and
other elements.
This location has been offering this program for 8
years
It was previously referred to as Preschool

Kiddie College
Located in Scottsdale Playground Park
Classroom is furnished and designed for children ages 4-6
Class meets M-W-F from 9:30am-11:30am and 12:00pm2:00pm
They offer morning and afternoon classes
Children start their day by playing in the toy area
They go over 1 letter and 1 shape every other class
They make crafts
They do story time and sing a longs each class
Homework is given out each class
Park offers other programs for children ages 1.5-6 years old
such as Playschool, Arts and Crafts, Storytime and Sports

Parent Involvement

A different parent is chosen each class to bring in

snacks
Halloween Party
Christmas Party/Pictures with Santa

Sponsorship

Tax Payers
City of Chicago

Tuition

$84 for residents

$168 for non-residents
Each session last about 3 months
Sessions go be seasons

Ratio

1:5 am class
2:20 pm class
Teacher receives assistance on Fridays only for the
am class

Teacher Qualifications/Salaries

This particular teacher is currently in school for

Early Childhood Education
She has also taken classes with The Chicago Park
District
She is also the instructor for the other
programs/sports the park offers to young children.
Salaries N/A

Challenges

Kiddie College is not regulated or accredited by

NAEYC
Longer hours and more days
In need of larger room
More staff