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Preschool Recreation Department & Bright Beginnings Preschool Staff

Call us at 847.967.6633 | Check out our Niles Park District website at Niles-Parks.org

Recreation Department
6676 W. Howard Street
(847) 967-6633
Robin Brey Office Manager/Recreation Program Supervisor
Robin Brey Theresa Kaufhold Theresa Kaufhold Recreation Administrator
robin@niles-parks.org theresak@niles-parks.org

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BRIGHT BEGINNINGS

PRESCHOOL
Mary Fleck Laura Kline Sharon Mistic MISSION STATEMENT
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Bright Beginnings Preschool program is guided by the philosophy of
learning through play. Our teaching staff provides a wide variety of daily
activities to expand and develop each child’s physical, creative, cognitive,
social, and emotional growth. We motivate children with positive
reinforcement, age-appropriate toys, role models, and activities that help
stimulate the various areas of development. Daily activities encourage
artistic expression, physical conditioning, and problem-solving skills.
PROGRAM GOALS
Melanie Moorhouse Heather Tarjan Lisa Wright Under the guidance of our exceptional and qualified teaching staff,
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children learn how to adapt to a group setting, how to follow directions
and share with others. The school year curriculum will introduce
children to academics and social experiences in a safe and stimulating
environment. Kindergarten readiness skills are integrated into the
4-year-old daily activities.
Our preschool teachers are committed to fostering partnerships with the
children and families we serve through mutual respect and
understanding. Teachers provide a nurturing, stable, and loving
Carmelina Yoshioka Diane Zajac environment so that children have a sense of security and develop social
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and emotional skills.
CURRICULUM
Bright Beginnings Preschool curriculum follows weekly themes. The
OAKTON MANOR { OM STAFF } themes incorporate activities that are developmentally appropriate for all
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Teachers provide age-appropriate activities using a variety of materials to
reinforce the theme.
PRESCHOOL STAFF
Bright Beginnings Preschool staff is an integral part of the classroom.
Each class has a lead teacher and assistant. Staff maintain 15 hours of
in-service in ECE yearly, and are certified in CPR, AED, and First-Aid. All
staff meets the requirements issued by DCFS to teach at Bright
Julie Bartoli Cheryl Schreiman Carol Welton
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Niles Park District Bright Beginnings Preschool is certified by the Illinois
22 Department of Children and Family Services.