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Jr. Kid’s Connection

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The Oswegoland Park District offers all-day recreational childcare for children age 3, 4 and 5 at South Point.

2024-2025 Priority Registration opens January 8. General Registration opens January 22.

View the 2024-2025 Registration Information Letter for more information. Questions? Contact our Preschool Coordinator at 630.554.4060.

Jr. Kid’s Connection is open most non-holiday days off school. There is an additional charge for attendance on full days and half days off school, including Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp.

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All Day Care & Preschool

All Day Care with Preschool

Jr. Kid’s Connection is more than daycare! Jr. Kid’s Connection includes dedicated classroom time for preschool curriculum. Children who are three, four, or five years old will enjoy three hours of preschool specific curriculum included in their daily activities. Perfect for working parents, any child who missed the Kindergarten cut-off date, or children who are ready for a longer day of enrichment activities. Teachers plan activities that allow children to explore, inquire, play, and discover while following the Illinois Early Learning Standards, and incorporating the Jolly Phonics Program, to help children meet goals for their age. Daily activities may include art projects, large motor skill development, trips to local businesses and libraries, reading, life skills, writing, cooking, socializing, and games. Children must be toilet-trained.

Program is available from 6:30am to 6:15pm, Monday through Friday. A hot breakfast, lunch, and snack included. Parents may choose from a full-time or part-time program, with children attending two to five days per week.

“I have had 3 children go through the program and can’t say enough good things about the staff and program. The other 2 were fully prepared for kindergarten, and I know my 3rd will be as well. The staff has met their needs academically and more importantly socially. I recommend it to anyone that will listen.”

Jennifer A.

5 Day Preschool

Preschool 5 Days/Week

Preschool is now available five days a week at South Point. Children who missed the Kindergarten cut-off date or are four years old and ready for a longer day of enrichment activities are invited to register. Teachers plan activities that allow children to explore, inquire, play, and discover while following the Illinois Early Learning Standards, and incorporating the Jolly Phonics Program, to help children meet goals for their age. Daily activities may include art projects, large motor skill development, trips to local businesses and libraries, reading, life skills, writing, cooking, socializing, and games. Children must be toilet-trained.

Program runs 9:30am-1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Lunch is included. Register early, space is limited.

How to Register

2023-24 School Year Registration is Open. Limited Space Available!

Please contact our Preschool Coordinator, Krista Casanovas, at 630.554.4060 or kcasanovas@oswegolandpd.org for availability and registration information.

The first payment is due on or before August 1. Subsequent payments are due on the first day of the month, September through May.

View the 2024-25 Parent Handbook or contact our Registration Coordinator at 630.554.4064.

ePACT
ePACT is an online emergency network, where you can securely add, manage, and share your child’s key health and emergency contact details with us. After you register, you’ll receive an email invitation that will guide you through a few quick steps to set up your account and share your child’s information with us. This must be completed before your child can begin the program. View the Registration Instructions here. Please contact Cristin Handlon if you have any questions. 630.554.4064

Attendance Adjustments | Schedule Changes
If you need to make adjustments to your schedule, we will accommodate your first attendance change request at no charge. Due to administrative costs, a $15 charge will be assessed for each participation adjustment for the remainder of the school year.

Request a Schedule Change Online

Allergies

The Park District will make reasonable accommodations to allow children with life-threatening allergies to participate in our programs. Prior to participating, we recommend that the parent or guardian reads our policy in full and provides the Park District with all information, training, authorizations, and waiver/release forms for a child with a life-threatening allergy. Download the policy and forms included in the Allergy Packet and upload to ePACT.

The Staff

The Staff

A supervisor and adult leaders staff Jr. Kid’s Connection in a 1:8 staff to child ratio. In addition, all staff members are:

  • Caring individuals who enjoy working with school-age children
  • CPR and First Aid certified staff member(s) on-site at all times
  • Screened and approved through the Department of Children and Family Services and at the Federal level
Day Off School

Day Off School 

Jr. Kid’s Connection childcare is available most non-holiday days off school and all partial days at South Point. Children enjoy breakfast, snacks, and lunch along with a variety of activities.

Field trips are available on all days off with transportation provided through District 308 or Kid’s Connection buses. As a day off school approaches, field trip information will be available.


Jr. Kid's Connection Fees

2023-24 Daily Fees – All Day Childcare + Preschool

AM (6:30am-1:00pm) $39
PM (9:30am-6:15pm) $49
AM & PM $60

Daily Fees – 5 Day Preschool Only

9:30AM-1:00PM $33
Brokaw Student Fees

Please contact us for Brokaw registration.

2023-24 Daily Fees

AM $32
PM $42
AM & PM $48
Full Day $60

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