Introduction to Preschool Program

The center offers a half-day therapeutic preschool program for children with behavioral and/or sensory challenges, social challenges (such as circle time, sharing, and following directions), diagnosis of autism or autism-related deficits, or other diagnoses and related special needs.

Limited Space Available - Maximum of 6 children per class. Interview to determine family priorities and concerns and a global assessment of child's developmental and academic readiness is required prior to admission to class.

Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve a space for your child.

The preschool will be designed to prepare the student for successful integration into his/her local preschool or elementary school system. Using multidisciplinary teaching strategies (e.g., DIR/Floor Time or ABA/Applied Behavior Analysis), the preschool will strive to help students develop the skills necessary to be successful learners in typical elementary classroom settings.

Curriculum and Approach

Communication, pre-academic, social skills, play skills, and self-regulation are the main focus of the intensive training. The curriculum follows a developmental progression and is taught using natural learning opportunities in a structured group setting.

Intended for children with behavioral and/or sensory challenges or children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or PDD
Two-to-one student-to-teacher ratio
Instruction is based on the principles of DIR/Floor Time but also combines other strategies and disciplines (e.g., verbal behavior approach, sensory strategies; focus on transition and organization; PECs)
Classroom training focuses on communications and social skills

Age group

Classes intended for children who are 3-4 years old. Younger or older children may be accepted on a per case basis.

Schedule

Classes held daily (Monday-Friday) from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Classes will start in September and will follow general CPS calendar/holidays.

Tuition + Costs

Pre-requisite for Admission

Initial consultation and assessment is required for each student prior to admission to the Introduction to Preschool class to assess for academic readiness.

Nonrefundable application fee for first-time students: $125

Therapeutic Program: Introduction to Preschool
Two-hour classes 5 days per week (10 week session) Tuition: $4,095
Full year enrollment (3 quarters) Tuition: $10,895

Contact us at 312-458-9865 for more information about curriculum, tuition, and class schedule, or to schedule your admissions interview.

Complete registration packet will be given to you during this interview. Space will be reserved upon receipt of completed registration form and check for nonrefundable fees.

Private Insurance may be accepted. Please contact us at 312-458-9865 for further information.