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Recreation & Recreation & Bright Beginnings Preschool
Preschool 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

MISSION STATEMENT
Bright Beginnings Preschool program is guided by the philosophy of
Mary Fleck Laura Klein Sharon Mistic
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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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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
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CURRICULUM
Bright Beginnings Preschool curriculum follows weekly themes. The
OAKTON MANOR { OM STAFF } themes incorporate activities that are developmentally appropriate for

(LISTED ALPHABETICALLY) all areas of a child’s development; physical, emotional, social and
cognitive. 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 Beginnings Preschool.
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Niles Park District Bright Beginnings Preschool is certified by the
24 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.