About Our Preschool
Our Preschool program offers a wide variety of opportunities for children between the ages of Almost 3 to 5 years old. Class times, locations, and ages vary in order to meet the needs of our community.
Children in our preschool program are actively involved in a curriculum that stresses the social, emotional, physical, and academic aspects of their development. Younger children are taught skills for building strong self-reliance and positive social interaction. Children ages 4-5 prepare for kindergarten based on District 300 expectations through exposure to a variety of academic units and social/emotional learning. Our professional staff of teachers and aides have a common goal: to create a warm, accepting environment, which supports the development of the whole child. Once enrolled, look for additional information to be emailed to you in early August. The first day of school will be a meet and greet your teacher with preschoolers and their parents/guardians.
To schedule a visit, call (847) 428-7131.
- Currently accepting enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year.
2023-2024 School Year
Registration
- Resident Registration begins on Saturday, February 4, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 9:00 am to noon
- Nonresident Registration begins on Saturday, February 18, starting at 9:00 am at either recreation center.
Forms
Registration Form
Credit/Debit Form
Enrollment/Payment Procedures
To process registration, we must have:
- A completed registration form, a copy of your child’s birth certificate, a copy of your child’s most current immunization record, proof of residency (something with your address, such as a utility bill, tax bill, etc.), and the automatic payment authorization form filled out completely, are required to enroll your child(ren) in the program.
- Payment to cover the first month, plus a $40 non-refundable registration fee and a $50 supply fee per child, is due upon registration. Monthly fees are from August through April.
- Payments will be deducted electronically from your credit/debit card on the 1st of every month. The Park District does not accept cash or checks for this program unless paid in full.
Eligibility
For 2023-2024 School Year
- Children entering our Pre-Kindergarten programs must be four by Sept. 1, 2023.
- Children entering our Preschool program must be three by Sept. 1, 2023.
- Children entering our Almost 3 program must be three by Jan. 15, 2024.
- Children must be toilet trained for all classes. No pull-ups, please.
Preschool Fees
| For 2023-2024 School Year – Fees are Monthly | Resident* | Nonresident* |
| 2 days/week | $141 | $171 |
| 2 days/week with extended learning time | $233 | $293 |
| 3 days/week | $218 | $248 |
| 3 days/week – Washington St. | $232 | $262 |
| 3 days/week with extended learning time (Mixed Preschool) – Sleepy Hollow and Rakow Center | $353 | $413 |
| 3 days/week with extended learning time (Pre-Kindergarten) – Washington St. | $464 | $524 |
* These fees do not include the $40 non-refundable registration fee and $50 supply fee due upon registration.
At this time DTPD cannot accept Flexible Spending Account cards for payment
Two Ways to Pay
- Pay in Full: Save 5%
- Payment Plan: Payment to cover the first month, plus a $40 non-refundable registration fee and a $50 supply fee per child, is due upon registration. Monthly fees are from August through April. Payments will be deducted electronically from your credit/debit card on the 1st of every month. The Park District does not accept cash or checks for this program unless paid in full.
Class Schedule 2023-2024 School Year
Preschool (Almost 3’s – 2026 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Washington St. | 54299-14 | Tu/Th | 9:00-11:00 am |
Preschool (Age 3 years – 2025 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Washington St. | 54299-15 | M/W | 9:00-11:00 am |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-16 | Tu/Th | 9:00-11:00 am |
| Rakow Center | 54299-17 | Tu/Th | 8:45-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-17ET | Tu/Th | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
Mixed Preschool (Ages 3-5 years)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-18 | Tu/Th | 12:00-2:00 pm |
| Sleepy Hollow Preschool | 54299-19 | Tu/Th | 8:45-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-19ET | Tu/Th | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
| Sleepy Hollow Preschool | 54299-21 | M/W/F | 8:15-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-21ET | M/W/F | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4-5 years – 2024 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-23 | M/W/F | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Rakow Center | 54299-24 | M/W/F | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-24ET | M/W/F | 11:15 am-12:45 pm |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-25 | M/W/F | 11:45 am-2:15 pm |
| Washington St. | 54299-26 | Tu/W/Th | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-26ET | Tu/W/Th | 11:15 am-1:45 pm |
*Extended Learning Time is socially structured learning time involving free-play, arts and crafts, storytime, games, and lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch/beverage. For holidays and school days off, Dundee Township Park District Preschool follows School District 300 calendar.
2022-2023 School Year
Registration
- Now enrolling
Forms
Registration Form
Credit/Debit Form
Enrollment/Payment Procedures
To process registration, we must have:
- A completed registration form, a copy of your child’s birth certificate, a copy of your child’s most current immunization record, proof of residency (something with your address, such as a utility bill, tax bill, etc.), and the automatic payment authorization form filled out completely, are required to enroll your child(ren) in the program.
- Payment to cover the first month, plus a $40 non-refundable registration fee per child, is due upon registration. Monthly fees are from August through April.
- Payments will be deducted electronically from your credit/debit card on the 5th of every month. The Park District does not accept cash or checks for this program unless paid in full.
Eligibility
For 2022-2023 School Year
- Children entering our Pre-Kindergarten programs must be four by Sept. 1, 2022.
- Children entering our Preschool program must be three by Sept. 1, 2022.
- Children entering our Almost 3 program must be three by Jan. 15, 2023.
- Children must be toilet trained for all classes. No pull-ups, please.
Preschool Fees
| For 2022-2023 School Year – Fees are Monthly | Resident* | Nonresident* |
| 2 days/week | $131 | $161 |
| 2 days/week with extended learning time | $186 | $246 |
| 3 days/week | $202 | $232 |
| 3 days/week with extended learning time (Mixed Preschool) – Sleepy Hollow and Rakow Center | $282 | $342 |
| 3 days/week with extended learning time (Pre-Kindergarten) – Washington St. | $404 | $464 |
* These fees do not include the $40 non-refundable registration fee due upon registration.
Two Ways to Pay
- Pay in Full: Save 5%
- Payment Plan: Payment to cover the first month, plus a $40 non-refundable registration fee per child, is due upon registration. Monthly fees are from August through April. Payments will be deducted electronically from your credit/debit card on the 5th of every month. The Park District does not accept cash or checks for this program unless paid in full.
Class Schedule 2022-2023 School Year
Preschool (Almost 3’s – 2025 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Washington St. | 54299-00 | Tu/Th | 9:00-11:00 am |
Preschool (Age 3 years – 2024 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Washington St. | 54299-01 | M/W | 9:00-11:00 am |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-02 | Tu/Th | 9:00-11:00 am |
| Rakow Center | 54299-03 | Tu/Th | 8:45-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-03ET | Tu/Th | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
Mixed Preschool (Ages 3-5 years)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-04 | Tu/Th | 12:00-2:00 pm |
| Sleepy Hollow Preschool | 54299-05 | Tu/Th | 8:45-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-05ET | Tu/Th | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
| Sleepy Hollow Preschool | 54299-07 | M/W/F | 8:15-10:45 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-07ET | M/W/F | 10:45 am-12:15 pm |
Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 4-5 years – 2023 Kindergarten start)
| Location | Program # | Days | Time |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-09 | M/W/F | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Rakow Center | 54299-10 | M/W/F | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-10ET | M/W/F | 11:15 am-12:45 pm |
| Randall Oaks Recreation Center | 54299-11 | M/W/F | 11:45 am-2:15 pm |
| Washington St. | 54299-12 | Tu/W/Th | 8:45-11:15 am |
| Optional Extended Learning Time* | 54299-12ET | Tu/W/Th | 11:15 am-1:45 pm |
*Extended Learning Time is socially structured learning time involving free-play, arts and crafts, storytime, games, and lunch. Participants must bring their own lunch/beverage. For holidays and school days off, Dundee Township Park District Preschool follows School District 300 calendar.
Preschool Handbook
Download the Preschool Parent Guide 
Preschool Centers
Rakow Center (RAP) Preschool
665 Barrington Ave.
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Randall Oaks Recreation Center (RORCP)
500 N. Randall Rd.
West Dundee, IL 60118
Sleepy Hollow (SHP)
875 Winmoor Dr.
Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
Washington Street Center (WSP)
21 N. Washington St.
Carpentersville, IL 60110