Early Childhood at the Haines Center is District 303’s half‑day preschool program for children ages 3–5 who are not yet eligible for kindergarten, offered as five days per week in morning and afternoon sessions.


Early Childhood at the Haines Center provides half‑day preschool for children ages 3–5 who reside within District 303 and are not eligible for kindergarten. The program operates five days a week with morning and afternoon session options and includes fee‑based preschool, special education placements, and grant‑funded Preschool for All slots.
The program combines inclusive classrooms for typically developing children and those with identified disabilities. Instruction follows a play‑based model aligned with Creative Curriculum and the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. Teaching Strategies Gold is used to monitor progress, and the Second Step social‑emotional curriculum is used for lessons in self‑regulation and social skills. Free developmental screening is available for District 303 residents.
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