Early Childhood Services

Early Childhood Services are held at Benson Primary School located at 301 E. Washington Street, Itasca, IL.

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. Tuition and registration fees will be available after approval by the School Board.

Early Childhood Program Information

District 10 Early Childhood program is a multi-aged program that provides experiences for young children ages 3 through 5 who are typically developing, at-risk, or with identified disabilities. ALL children have an opportunity to play and learn together in an accepting and engaging environment. Consistent with D10's philosophy, the Preschool serves the needs of all children utilizing a developmentally-appropriate approach to instruction.

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.

SAVE THE DATE!

Cookies & Connection Open House

Come see what District 10 Preschool has to offer! We are hosting open house informational sessions on the below dates. We can't wait to meet you!
10/29 @ 10am-12pm
11/13 @ 10am-12pm
11/19 @ 10am-12pm

We kindly ask that you RSVP HERE so that we can prepare a warm welcome.

Preschool Info Night
12/3 @ 6pm

All of the above events will be held at Benson Primary School.

Pre K Flyer

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Terms & Conditions: This offer is available to all new students who pay their enrollment deposit by January 1, 2026. The deposit must be received in full and cleared by the deadline to qualify for the discount. The $50 discount will be automatically applied to the first tuition payment for the upcoming school year. If enrollment is canceled after the deposit is paid, no refund will be issued. The school reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time without prior notice. By paying the deposit, participants agree to these Terms and Conditions.

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.

Developmental Screening Information