As parents of preschool age children in our community, you are fortunate to have many good early childhood programs from which to choose. The task you have is to find the "best fit" for your children and family. Community is special because of the extraordinary teaching staff, the continuity and stability of the programs, and the rich diversity represented by our families, ethnically, culturally and socio-economically. For 59 years, we have been providing high quality, affordable early childhood programs to meet the varying needs of parents and children in our community. We hope we will have the opportunity to show you who we are, and what we have to offer you and your child.
Registration for families new to "Community" will begin March 1st for all childcare programs including state funded Preschool For All, Before School Care, After Kindergarten Enrichment, and Summer Camp 2010. Nursery School registration for the 2010-2011 school year will begin in December 2009. To tour the school (including our full-sized gym and Art Studio) to visit classrooms, or to obtain more information, please call 847-432-3301 or email jean@hpcommunity.org.
"Community" offers a wide variety of quality early childhood programs for the diverse needs of children and families in Highland Park and Highwood, including half day nursery school programs for children ages 2 years, 8 months through age 4; "Lunch Bunch" and extended day for 4-year-olds; state funded "Preschool for All classes for 3 and 4-year-olds; part-time or full-time day care for 3 and 4-year-olds; before school care for children ages 5-10; and kindergarten enrichment with extended care and transportation for children who attend morning kindergarten. All students participate in professional music and art classes.
Highland Park Community Nursery School and Day Care Center offers sliding scale fees and scholarships, making it a licensed, quality program, affordable to all who apply.
Our annual benefit is April 30th 2010 starting at 6:30PM. Enjoy an evening out (without the kids) at the beautiful Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest. Attend Community's annual fundraising event - connect with Community supporters and parents old and new - while supporting all the important programs Community offers. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, live auction and lively conversation with friends. Please see Linda Knapp with any questions.
Registration is now open for summer camp 2010 and nursery school for the 2010-2011 school year. Registration letters and forms are available on the news & information page of the website. We would like to welcome visitors to set up an appointment to tour the school before registration.
The volunteer page of our website now has a link to learn more about the people on the board of directors. The staff page of the website has been updated to include information about the individual teachers.
The December Newsletter is available on the News & Information page. Menus can be found on the forms page for current parents to log in.
Up Coming Event
March 2010- Teacher Appreciation Dinner- Help us honor the teachers that care for our children! A great way to welcome spring and celebrate our staff. Food and entertainment provided. More details to follow. Please see Kristin Lerner for more information or if you'd like to volunteer.
