Rainbow Preschool

Rainbow Preschool is a program for 3 and 4 year olds Licensed by the State of Illinois, directed and taught by Christians who are members of First Christian Church, and aimed at introducing young people to the world of learning and socializing in a Christian atmosphere. Rainbow Preschool began holding classes in August of 1985 under the ownership of First Christian Church. The Preschool continues to meet in the church's facility and is governed by a Preschool Board which reports to the Church Board. The Director reports to the Preschool Board.

The purpose of Rainbow Preschool is to provide a Christian atmosphere where three and four year old children can develop a positive attitude toward school and learning. The preschool offers creative learning experiences in language development, fine and gross motor development, and socialization skills in which each child is allowed to progress at his/her own pace. The goal of the three year old program is to develop social skills while working with basic pre-reading skills (shapes, colors, etc.). The four year old program is designed to prepare the children for kindergarten. Basic pre-reading skills are reviewed and children work with the alphabet, numbers, writing their names, phone numbers, addresses, etc.

Rainbow Preschool serves children ages three and four years old, by Sept. 1 of the school year they will be enrolled. The school year begins in early September and runs to the end of May. Specific dates vary each year. The school is open from 9 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday. A school calendar will be provided each year which generally follows the Morris District #54 holiday closings. Newsletters are published once a month.

• Admission
  All admissions will be on a first come, first-served basis, with final approval or acceptance subject to completion of registration forms, health forms and payment of registration fees.
• Religious Training
  A Bible story will be told each day and prayer given before snack time. No reference will be made to denomination.
• Curriculum
  The curriculum encompasses pre-academic learning in science, math and language arts, as well as music, rhythm, arts and crafts, with emphasis on skill building and reinforcement.

Common Questions

• Are School Pictures Taken?
  Yes, in the Fall.
• Do You Provide Bus Service?
  No, but we assist parents in getting to know each other so that they can have the opportunity to arrange a car pool if they desire.
• When can I visit?
  You are welcome to come and observe a class prior to enrolling your child. Simply contact the Director. In addition, during the school year, parents are welcome anytime! A Parents' Open House is held in August. All parents and grandparents etc., are encouraged to attend our special programs throughout the year.
  Parents are asked to help with Holiday parties. This involves meeting with other parents to plan for the party, providing refreshments and helping supervise the party.
  The last week of school, children who will be going into Kindergarten present a closing program for their parents.

Rainbow Preschool is licensed by the state of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and subject to meeting all of the state standards for preschools and day-care centers. This includes the ratio of teachers to children in each class and the number of children who may be enrolled. The school has also been inspected by the State Fire Marshall and the Grundy County Health Department.

More information is available by calling the preschool director, Melissa Bledsoe, at (815) 942-3454.