This Wildwood Nature Center program infuses traditional readiness learning and preschool activities with an emphasis on the natural world and daily outdoor discovery. The curriculum incorporates the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards.
Fall 2024 Registration Information
Registration Begins: Friday, March 1, 2024 • 10:00am
General Information
- Some classes may be full due to advance registration for children currently enrolled in our Nature Preschool Program.
- Children must be age appropriate by September 1, 2024
- All Children must be completely toilet trained to participate
- Start date is Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Nature Preschool 2024-2025 School Year
Monday-Friday AM (9:00am-11:30am)
$3,761 Resident / $4,517 Non-Resident
Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM (9:00am-11:30am) or PM (12:30pm-3:00pm)
$2,209 Resident, $2,654 Non-Resident
Tuesday/Thursday AM (9:00am-11:30am) or PM (12:30pm-3:00pm)
$1,554 Resident / $1,868 Non-Resident
Nature Playschool: Fall 2024 (16 weeks)
Tuesday AM (9:00am-11:30am)
$365 Resident / $442 Non-Resident
Thursday AM (9:00am-11:30am)
$365 Resident / $442 Non-Resident
Friday AM (9:00am-11:30am)
$365 Resident / $442 Non-Resident
Fees are subject to change.
Nature Preschool Documents
Key Benefits & Daily Overview
Lesson Topics & Themes
Nature Preschool & Playschool Parent Handbook 2023-24
Medicine Packet
This Nature Preschool is a separate, but complementary program to the Park Ridge Park District Licensed Preschool. If you have any questions please contact:
Molly Kowalski, Supervisor: 224-585-4861 or mkowalski@prparks.org
Maggie Martin, Assistant Supervisor: 224-585-4862 or mmartin@prparks.org