FAQs
Do you have to be Jewish to attend Glasser Preschool?
No. Glasser Preschool welcomes all children regardless of religious affiliation, and strives to promote acceptance and understanding of the benefits of diversity. An important component of our daily curriculum is Jewish. Our staff is sensitive to the fact that not all of our children or families come from a Jewish background. We make every effort for our entire Glasser Preschool family to be comfortable with this part of our curriculum. Parent education newsletters are sent home throughout the year regarding the Jewish holidays and Hebrew used in the classroom
Does your child have to be potty trained to attend Glasser Preschool?
No. Children do not have to be potty trained to attend Glasser Preschool. When your child is ready, teachers will work with you to help make potty training a success.
What does it mean to have a play-based curriculum?
Our curriculum at Glasser Preschool is designed around the concept that children learn through play. Our classroom environment encourages children to make choices, develop a positive self-concept, and promote learning through experimentation and problem solving.Through play our children acquire skills in the five main developmental areas: Social and Emotional; Gross Motor; Fine Motor; Language & Communication; and Cognitive. Your child will learn the skills at Glasser Preschool that will allow them to succeed once they begin formal schooling.
Can I come see the program before I sign up?
Yes. We welcome and encourage you to attend our Open Houses for prospective families and/or contact the Director to schedule a tour.
What do I need to do to register?
The registration form must be filled out it in its entirety. The following fees are due at registration: one month’s tuition, supply & technology fee, and building fee. All checks should be made payable to “Oak Park Temple.”
How big are the class sizes?
Glasser Preschool maintains small class sizes. Two co-teachers staff each classroom. The student to teacher ratio varies by age group. The maximum class size at Glasser Preschool is 8 for two year olds; 14 for three year olds; and 16 for four year olds. Based on the needs of the children in any particular year, the class size may be decreased to help promote the optimal learning environment for the children.
Do you have any full day classes?
No. Glasser Preschool is a part time program. The regular classes meet for 3 hours. Families may add on lunch and enrichment activities, which will extend the day by 1-2 hours.
Is there a fundraising/volunteer requirement for families?
Yes. Parent involvement is very important at Glasser Preschool. We want parents to be part of our preschool family. There is a mandatory volunteer requirement of each family for two activities during the school year. The time commitment for these volunteer opportunities varies greatly so that families can participate in a way that works with their family schedule.
Do you have camp in the summer?
Yes. Glasser Preschool offers a program in June and July called “Camp Bet Yeladim.” Registration for our summer program occurs in March. Children are welcome to attend Camp Bet Yeladim even if they have not attended our program during the school year.
I do not belong to Oak Park Temple - are there extra fees? There is an annual building fee for non-member preschool families. For Temple members, this fee is covered with annual dues.
How are children placed in classes? The Director reserves the right to make the final decision regarding class placement. Efforts will be made to honor the parent’s first class choice. You may add your child’s name to a waiting list. Glasser Preschool reserves the right to cancel a class or to consolidate programs due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be issued if a suitable alternative is not found for those children.
What is the Cancellation of Enrollment policy? Cancellation by August 1st will result in a refund of one month’s tuition deposit and the building fee. The supply & technology fee is non-refundable. After August 1st, the one month’s deposit will not be refunded unless the position is filled by a child on the waiting list. If a child begins a program and then is removed, the parents will be responsible for that month’s tuition. The one month’s deposit will be returned if the position is filled by another child.
Are scholarships available? Scholarship money may be available for tuition. Scholarship applications may be obtained from the director.
What school calendar do you follow? Our preschool follows the Oak Park District 97 Public School calendar for secular holidays and vacation breaks; and the Oak Park Temple calendar for the Jewish holidays.
Questions? If you have any questions, please call the director at 708.386.3937, extension 15.
No. Glasser Preschool welcomes all children regardless of religious affiliation, and strives to promote acceptance and understanding of the benefits of diversity. An important component of our daily curriculum is Jewish. Our staff is sensitive to the fact that not all of our children or families come from a Jewish background. We make every effort for our entire Glasser Preschool family to be comfortable with this part of our curriculum. Parent education newsletters are sent home throughout the year regarding the Jewish holidays and Hebrew used in the classroom
Does your child have to be potty trained to attend Glasser Preschool?
No. Children do not have to be potty trained to attend Glasser Preschool. When your child is ready, teachers will work with you to help make potty training a success.
What does it mean to have a play-based curriculum?
Our curriculum at Glasser Preschool is designed around the concept that children learn through play. Our classroom environment encourages children to make choices, develop a positive self-concept, and promote learning through experimentation and problem solving.Through play our children acquire skills in the five main developmental areas: Social and Emotional; Gross Motor; Fine Motor; Language & Communication; and Cognitive. Your child will learn the skills at Glasser Preschool that will allow them to succeed once they begin formal schooling.
Can I come see the program before I sign up?
Yes. We welcome and encourage you to attend our Open Houses for prospective families and/or contact the Director to schedule a tour.
What do I need to do to register?
The registration form must be filled out it in its entirety. The following fees are due at registration: one month’s tuition, supply & technology fee, and building fee. All checks should be made payable to “Oak Park Temple.”
How big are the class sizes?
Glasser Preschool maintains small class sizes. Two co-teachers staff each classroom. The student to teacher ratio varies by age group. The maximum class size at Glasser Preschool is 8 for two year olds; 14 for three year olds; and 16 for four year olds. Based on the needs of the children in any particular year, the class size may be decreased to help promote the optimal learning environment for the children.
Do you have any full day classes?
No. Glasser Preschool is a part time program. The regular classes meet for 3 hours. Families may add on lunch and enrichment activities, which will extend the day by 1-2 hours.
Is there a fundraising/volunteer requirement for families?
Yes. Parent involvement is very important at Glasser Preschool. We want parents to be part of our preschool family. There is a mandatory volunteer requirement of each family for two activities during the school year. The time commitment for these volunteer opportunities varies greatly so that families can participate in a way that works with their family schedule.
Do you have camp in the summer?
Yes. Glasser Preschool offers a program in June and July called “Camp Bet Yeladim.” Registration for our summer program occurs in March. Children are welcome to attend Camp Bet Yeladim even if they have not attended our program during the school year.
I do not belong to Oak Park Temple - are there extra fees? There is an annual building fee for non-member preschool families. For Temple members, this fee is covered with annual dues.
How are children placed in classes? The Director reserves the right to make the final decision regarding class placement. Efforts will be made to honor the parent’s first class choice. You may add your child’s name to a waiting list. Glasser Preschool reserves the right to cancel a class or to consolidate programs due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be issued if a suitable alternative is not found for those children.
What is the Cancellation of Enrollment policy? Cancellation by August 1st will result in a refund of one month’s tuition deposit and the building fee. The supply & technology fee is non-refundable. After August 1st, the one month’s deposit will not be refunded unless the position is filled by a child on the waiting list. If a child begins a program and then is removed, the parents will be responsible for that month’s tuition. The one month’s deposit will be returned if the position is filled by another child.
Are scholarships available? Scholarship money may be available for tuition. Scholarship applications may be obtained from the director.
What school calendar do you follow? Our preschool follows the Oak Park District 97 Public School calendar for secular holidays and vacation breaks; and the Oak Park Temple calendar for the Jewish holidays.
Questions? If you have any questions, please call the director at 708.386.3937, extension 15.
