Christian Beginnings

About

Overview

Christian Beginnings is the preschool and day care housed on the south side of the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield campus. The program serves young children with both part‑day and full‑day options and operates from facilities that include an indoor gym and access to outdoor play areas.

Approach and curriculum

Instruction is play‑based and aims to support social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual growth. Classrooms are guided by the Creative Curriculum and the program is regulated under state (DCFS) licensing standards. Teachers focus on building confidence, independence and positive peer relationships.

Practical information for families

Full‑day and part‑day schedules are available; tuition for full‑day care includes lunch and snacks, and part‑day tuition includes snacks.
Year‑round full‑day care has a three‑day minimum; part‑day classes run September through May and offer an optional Lunch Bunch extension for some classes.
Classrooms maintain lower teacher/child ratios and are led by well‑qualified staff.
Entry to the preschool is secured with locked doors and an intercom/doorbell at the center south entrance; the facility is monitored during school hours.
Registration for the upcoming school year begins in December; a parent school board oversees program policy and events.

Programs

Full Day Preschool

Year‑round full‑day care with a minimum three‑day enrollment; families may choose school‑hours attendance or extended full‑day hours within the center's operating times.

We accept children ages 2, 3, 4, and 5 (pre-kindergarten only). Must attain class age by Sept. 1st. · Our full day program runs year-round. There is a 3-day minimum enrollment with options for school hours (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.) or any longer hours for the full day when drop off and pickup is within our ho

Part Day Preschool

Nine‑month morning program (September–May) that follows the local school calendar; an optional Lunch Bunch program extends the day for eligible classes.

We accept children 2, 3, 4, and 5 (pre -kindergarten only). Must attain class age by Sept. 1st. · Our part day preschool runs from September to May, with morning hours.

Two-Year-Olds: Mon/Wed OR Tues/Thurs

A morning class for children who are two by the September cutoff; offered on a two‑day weekly schedule.

This program is for children who are 2 years old by Sept. 1 of the enrolled school year. · The class meets from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

Three-and Four -Year-Olds: Tues/Wed/Thurs OR Mon-Thurs

Morning classes for three‑ and four‑year‑olds with multiple weekly scheduling options; a Lunch Bunch option is available to extend the day to 1:00 p.m. on specified days.

This program is for children who are three years old by Sept 1st or four years old by Sept 1st of the program year. · These classes meet 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Lunch bunch option available (pay per use with advance sign up) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday which extends the day to 1:00 p.m..

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