Early Childhood Services
Early Childhood Services are held at Benson Primary School located at 301 E. Washington Street, Itasca, IL.
2026-2027 registration is now open for Preschool! Register early, pay a $50 deposit (non-refundable) to lock in your spot.
About
District 10 currently offers a five-day-a-week, 1⁄2 day, morning or afternoon preschool program. The program will be open to children who reside within the D10 school boundaries and who are 3-5 years old and are not eligible for Kindergarten.
Early Childhood Program Information
The District 10 Early Childhood program is a multi-aged program that provides experiences for all young children ages 3-5 including young learners who are developing, at-risk, or with identified disabilities. ALL children have an opportunity to play and learn together in an accepting and engaging environment. Certified professional teachers provide a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on pre-academics and social-emotional growth. Each classroom features updated classrooms with full access to the gym and playground to support kinesthetic development. On-site specialists-including an occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, and social worker-support all learners in an inclusive setting where every child can learn and thrive together.
The purpose of our program is to assist families in meeting the developmental needs of children, to promote the educational and social/emotional growth of children, and to provide a safe, secure and nurturing classroom environment. The program emphasizes the process of growth through active, hands-on experiences. The program provides high quality enrichment experiences for our students, as well as activities and educational opportunities for parents and families throughout the year.
All students should be toilet trained.
The current cost for D10 preschool is $3,000.00 annually for the 2025-2026 school-year. This cost is subject to change each year.
What does a typical day look like?
- Arrival and unpack
- Question of the Day/ Class Meeting/ turn and talk time
- Gross motor movement
- Table work- writing, cutting, fine motor activities, math and literacy concepts
- Circle-focus on academic concepts
- Center activities- play centers, art, technology small groups and one to one activities
- Closing activity
- Pack up for home
- Outside play/exploration
Developmental Screening
In partnership with the North DuPage Special Education Cooperative (NDSEC), D10 offers developmental screenings. Screenings occur throughout the school year. Please call to make a screening appointment. More information can be found on the link below.
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