Preschool

The Darien Park District First Step Preschool is a DCFS licensed preschool that offers a variety of classes for ages 2 ½ - 5 years old. All classes are offered at the Darien Park District Community Center in newly remodeled rooms. Please contact our Preschool Director, Jean Starshak, for additional information or to schedule a tour. We also offer a program for 2 year olds (no potty training necessary). Please see the "Early Childhood Programs" link for information on our "2’s Day at School." Classes are filling up fast, so register early!
Jean Starshak, Preschool Director – 630-968-6400 x104, jstarshak@darienparks.com
The following are forms for current preschool families:
2011-12 Preschool Handbook
2011-12 Preschool Physical Form

Click here to download more information about the following
Early Childhood Preschool programs:
2-Young-2-Go-2-School provides circle time, daily projects, storytime, learning colors and shapes, name recognition, songs and development of social skills.
3 year old program provides activities in an environment that will ease the parent/child separation.
4 year old program exposes the child to a variety of cognitive activities and projects while building fine motor skills.
Pre-K class is designed to prepare children for a 5 day-a-week Kindergarten curriculum.
Add-a-Friday is for children enrolled in the 2-Young-2-Go-2-School or 3 year old program. By adding this extra day, you can make your child’s program 3 days per week.
First Step Preschool
Little Learners (formerly 2-Young-2-Go-2-School)
Two’s Day at School

Registration forms may be faxed to (630) 968-7844 or dropped off or mailed to Darien Park District Community Center, 7301 Fairview Avenue, Darien, IL 60561.
Click here to download: Registration form 







