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3’s Class

Watch your child’s confidence and curiosity bloom in this engaging, play-based preschool experience! Through hands-on exploration, creative play, and outdoor discovery, children build independence and social skills while developing a love for learning. Each day includes playful introductions to letters, numbers, colors, and shapes – brought to life through nature activities, music, movement, art, and sensory play. Along the way, your child will strengthen important classroom habits like listening, sharing, and cooperation, setting the foundation for lifelong learning success.

  • Independence and Socialization
  • Introduction of Letters, Numbers, Colors, Shapes, Days and Months
  • Sharing and Classroom Manners ( Following Directions, Taking Turns etc.)
  • First Name Recognition
  • Fine and Gross Motor Skill Development

The 3’s Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-11:45am, September through May.

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Children must be 3 years old by September 1st if enrolling for the entire year. If your child does not turn 3 until later in the year, they may be enrolled in the class once they turn 3 as long as space is still available.
  • Children must be fully toilet-trained by the first day of class, however, pull-ups will be allowed in the 3’s Class as a safety net for new trainees.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Up-to-date immunization records.
  • Completed Registration Forms.
  • Enrollment must be done in-person.

Enroll

Location: Rule House; Walnut Room Age: 3 years
Instructor: Tamara Rasmussen Min/Max: 8/12
2025-2026 School Year 
Class ID:

2531.01-01

Date: 9/2/25 – 5/21/26
Days: T/Th Time: 9:00-11:45am
Tuition: $175/Month (Resident), $196/Month (Non-Resident)
2026-2027 School Year
Class ID:

2631.01-01

Date: 9/8/26 – 5/20/27
Days: T/Th Time: 9:00-11:45am
Tuition: $180/Month (Resident), $199/Month (Non-Resident)

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4’s and 5’s Pre-K Class 

Our Pre-K program helps your child grow into a confident, curious, and kindergarten-ready learner! Through a balance of academic exploration and social development, children strengthen early literacy and math skills while building friendships and independence. Each month features exciting theme-based lessons that bring learning to life through hands-on projects, art, music, movement, and plenty of outdoor play. From writing their own name to recognizing letters and numbers, your child will gain the essential skills – and the love of learning – that set them up for a successful transition to kindergarten.

  • Recognition of Letters, Number, Colors, Shapes, Days/Months
  • Recognition of first and last name, uppercase and lowercase letters, and numbers 1-20
  • Introduction to writing their own name
  • Learning multi-step directions
  • Building upon fine and gross motor skills (coordination, writing/tracing etc.)

The Pre-K Class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-12:00pm, September through May.

Enrollment Requirements:

  • Children must be 4 years old by September 1st if enrolling for the entire year. If your child does not turn 4 until later in the year, they may be enrolled in the class when they are of age as long as space is still available.
  • Children must be fully toilet trained by the first day of class.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Up-to-date immunization records.
  • Completed Registration Forms.
  • Enrollment must be done in-person.

Enroll

Location: Rule House; Walnut Room Age: 4-5 years
Instructor: Kathy Zawadzki/Tamara Rasmussen Min/Max: 9/14
2025-2026 School Year 
Class ID:

2531.01-02

Date: 9/3/25 – 5/22/26
Day: M/W/F Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $222/Month (Resident), $243/Month (Non-Resident)
2026-2027 School Year
Class ID:

2631.01-02

Date: 9/9/26 – 5/21/27
Day: M/W/F Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuition: $225/Month (Resident), $244/Month (Non-Resident)

The Schoolhouse Adventures Community Preschool is located inside the Wildwood Park District Rule House.

Address:
Wildwood Park District
33325 N. Sears Blvd.
Wildwood, IL 60030

Office Phone: 847.223.7275
Office Fax: 847.223.2820