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About our Program

New Preschool and Kindergarten Families

Please note: Registration for the 2025-2026 school year for both current and new students will open in July on our new platform, Skyward Q. More information will be available soon!

 

Beginning February 10, 2025, new Preschool and Kindergarten families can complete an Intent to Register form, which will be available on the district website. This form only serves to notify the district of your intent to register for the 2025-2026 school year. Families will still need to complete the official online registration in Q when it opens in July.

Pleasantdale Preschool

Pleasantdale Preschool is an inclusive preschool program available to children residing in Pleasantdale School District. The early childhood program utilizes researched based curriculum and developmentally appropriate methodologies to teach children ages 3-5 years. Learning is best facilitated in this age group through hands-on, interactive experiences. Pleasantdale staff members strive to engage and challenge early learners at various stages of developmental growth. The program focuses on developing skills in six areas found to have the greatest impact on future learning and school success. Student progress is measured in the following areas:

  1. Social-emotional learning
  2. Cognitive skills
  3. Language skills
  4. Literacy skills
  5. Math skills
  6. Physical development (gross and fine motor)

Development of skills is embedded in the curriculum throughout the school day with a variety of small and whole group activities. The program utilizes daily learning centers to teach, reinforce, and individualize skills to meet the unique needs of each student. Learning centers include:

  • dramatic play
  • blocks/manipulatives
  • art/drawing/writing
  • sensory
  • science
  • toys/games
  • library

Each classroom is taught by a certified early childhood teacher and supported by instructional aides, speech and language therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and social workers. Services are integrated in the classroom to provide additional support to all students.

Preschool Screening Information

Parents interested in having their preschool-aged child screened for enrollment are encouraged to contact Sara Poplawski to schedule an appointment.

Please note: Screening is offered by appointment only.

For further information or to set up a screening, reach out to Sara Poplawski directly. (spoplawski@d107.org)