LeRoy Right Start Free Preschool programming is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education and is sponsored by LeRoy School District.  In addition to the state-funded program, the district also offers tuition-based preschool, Pre-K Care (10:45 am - 3:00 pm), and after-school programming (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm) for children 3-5 years old.  

Grant Funded Programming Placement   

• Grant-funded preschool placement is not first-apply, first-placed.      

• Qualifying for state-funded preschool programming is based, in part on the following requirements:

• Residency: The child must be a resident of the city of LeRoy.

• Birth Certificate: The child must be 3 by September 1 of the school year applying to enroll.

Income Verification: Parents must submit proof of income at screenings to be considered for grant funding.

• 2 most recent, consecutive pay stubs

• Proof of WIC benefit

• Proof of SNAP benefit

• Proof of TANF enrollment

• Proof of SSI benefit

• Current tax return

• Most recent W-2

• Verification/letter from employer

• Proof the family receives Child Care Assistance

• Proof of parent enrolled in Medicaid

• Written statement of receiving no income

• Eligibility Criteria: Parents must complete the Preschool Student/Family Information Survey before screenings to review the information for eligibility.

• Screening Results: Preschool Developmental Screening assess Motor, Concepts, and Language skills of a child in comparison to same-age peers.  

 PreK Curriculum

Our program uses the Creative Curriculum for Preschool, small group rotation, and focuses on early literacy. Our program gives children the opportunity for a variety of experiences including math, science, writing, and reading appropriate for their age. This philosophy aids children by giving them a positive view of their abilities and a strong and confident desire to continue to learn. Other materials we use are Zaner Bloser, Jolly Phonics, Haggerty Phonemic Awareness, and Touch Math.

 Mission

In partnership with parents and the community, we will collaborate on establishing an innovative, authentic learning experience that instills the desire to be a life-long learner and problem solver.  We are committed to providing a child-centered developmentally appropriate learning environment that will foster independence, creativity, and curiosity while nurturing our student's thinking enabling them to reach their greatest potential.

Program Goals

• To provide a safe and healthy environment.

• To provide purposeful and thought-provoking experiences that build on what a child already knows.

• To teach socially acceptable techniques for expressing thoughts, feelings, and problem-solving.

• To promote a healthy self-concept and to teach independent living skills.

• To provide curriculum and instructional practices that align with the Illinois Early Learning & Developmental Standards.

• To improve children’s future school success by enhancing their early skills and knowledge.

PreK Programming Staff  

PreK Programming

Right Start Preschool: 3-5 year olds

• 3-5 year old Preschool Blended Classrooms (Tuition Based, State Funded Preschool, and ECE)

• Meets daily 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM (healthy snack included)

• 5 days - Grant Funded

• 5 days - Tuition programming

Pre-K Care:

• Available for 3-5 year olds that participate in the State Funded or Tuition Based Pre-K programs

• Provides fun, educational activities that complement our Pre-K Classrooms

• Meets daily 10:45 AM -3:00 PM (healthy lunch & snack included)

• 5 day programming

Panther Care: Pre-K - 6th grade (After School Care only, Before School Care provided by LeRoy Replex)

• Meets daily (After School = 3:00PM-5:00PM)

• PM: Snack included

Programming Hours and Fees