Preschool at Cleveland
Enrollment!
What ages are accepted?
Children must be age 3 by September 1st and must be toilet trained to attend. Chicago Public Schools recognizes 4 year old placement as priority in full day preschool programs.
How do I apply? When does enrollment start?
Please visit chicagoearlylearning.org to learn more about the application process and additional FAQs!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the class size?
Each preschool class has a maximum enrollment of 15 students. Blended classrooms will have a maximum of 10 general education student and 5 special education students.
What are the class hours?
Full day program options are regular school hours from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Pre-K 3 half day is either a morning session from 8:00 am – 10:30am or an afternoon session from 12:20 pm– 2:50 p.m.
What is the curriculum?
All Cleveland pre-school classrooms instruct using Teaching Strategies Gold, in alignment with Early Childhood initiative in CPS. All pre-schoolers participate in daily fine and gross motor activities, read alouds, math and literacy centers, small group instruction, imaginative play, collaborative learning and more!
How many teachers are there?
Pre-K 3 Blended: 2 teachers (1 gen ed and 1 special ed) + 1 special education classroom assistant
Pre-K 4 Blended: 2 teachers (1 gen ed and 1 special ed) + 1 special education classroom assistant
Pre-K 4: 1 general education teacher + 1 teacher assistant
2020-2021 Class Options
Pre-K 3 Half Day: Blended Program
Mrs. Isleta, Mrs. Murakishi, and Ms. Alana
AM: 8:00 am – 10:30 am
PM: 12:20pm – 2:50pm
Pre-K 4 Full Day: Blended/Dual Language Program
Ms. Anna, Ms. Erin, Ms. Ale
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pre-K 4 Full Day: General Education Class
Mrs. Cepeda & Mrs. Gonzalez
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Pre-K 4 Full Day: General Education Class
Ms. Hanley & Mrs. Maria
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sample Schedules
8:25 am Large Group Time (calendar, letters, weather, read aloud)
8:40 am Self-Selected Interest Groups
9:30 am Small Group Instruction
9:45 am Gross Motor/Outdoor Play
10:20 am Closing Meeting & Read Aloud
10:30 am Dismissal
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12:20 pm Welcome: Sign-in/Morning Activities
12:45 pm Large Group Time (calendar, letters, weather, read aloud)
1:00 pm Self-Selected Interest Groups
1:50 pm Small Group Instruction
2:05 pm Gross Motor/Outdoor Play
2:40 pm Closing Meeting & Read Aloud
2:50 pm Dismissal
8:30 am Morning Meeting
8:50 am Limited Centers
9:15 am Specials (Art, SEL, Gym, Technology)
10:20 am Small Groups
10:45 am Circle Time
11:00 am Recess/Lunch
11:45 am Circle Time/Read Aloud
12:10 pm Centers
1:00 pm Quiet Time/Independent reading
1:45 pm Read Aloud
2:00 pm Snack
