I'm looking for recommendations for a pre-school in Glen Ellyn or Wheaton based on personal experience (as a parent of course). I have a two year-old and am not sure what all of the options are. I searched for a thread on this topic, by the way, but was unable to find one; if I missed it, I apologize. Thanks!

Both of my sons went to the prestigious Westminster Preschool at the Presbyterian Church on Main and Anthony. Was a very good program. I think have to be three for the 2 day program.

Ditto

Pilgrim Preschool at First Congregational (Anthony and Forest) is great too though I think they also only take three and up.

Rainbow Place Pre-School at Faith Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn is great as well. You may contact Director Eileen Glynn through Rainbow Place at (630)469-6219.. You can also get the brochure here Rainbow Brochure

I would be remiss if I did not furnish Westminster's (Glen Ellyn's finest choice for all of your preschool needs) phone number and contact information:

Sue Clary
630-469-2090

For an option in Wheaton, the 2 mini-Ruydahs go to Chesterbrook Academy. We've been very happy with the place.

Chesterbrook

Lauren Pangman
630-871-1500

Also, we kicked Westminster's butt in both finger-painting and kickball last season.

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Chesterbrook Academy

Sounds slightly more exclusive than Westminster.

You should see the crested blazer and rep tie....stunning.

"Academy" trumps "Preschool" every time.

Which reminds me of friends in Chicago who persisted in calling their children's school, "Ogden Academy" despite signs saying Ogden Elementary School in front, and it being part of the CPS system.

The Arc is a neighborhood favorite.

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The Arc

Idiot.

Busy and in a hurry. Fine, Ark....jag.

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Originally posted by J.R.Briquette:
I think have to be three for the 2 day program.

Something about glass houses.

I have been noticing a lot of that from him lately . . . work must be distracting.

www.firstbaptistwheaton.com

1310 N. Main St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-0330
Both of my daughters went to preschool here. It was great.
Please keep in mind~ I'm not sure they still have preschool here, because it was long ago.
My daughters are 20 & 17 check it out

Thanks very much to everyone. Do pre-school programs located in churches generally involve some kind of religious indoctrination?

cdf, the Glen Ellyn Park District has an excellent Pre School program. They offer classes at Main St and Spring Ave. They also have a 2 plus program at Spring Ave. If you have any questions you can call Sarah Sandquist at 630-942-7264.
My boys went through the Park District Pre School program and they are smarter then the Westminster kids.

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Originally posted by J.R.Briquette:
Both of my sons went to the prestigious Westminster Preschool at the Presbyterian Church on Main and Anthony. Was a very good program. I think have to be three for the 2 day program.

Our elder child went there and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our younger boy will be attending next fall when he turns 3. I have no doubt they are smarter than yigo's kids.

We have had 2 kids (our third will start next fall) in the preschool program(s) at COD and have nothing but good things to say.

cod.edu...

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