About the ECC
Contact Us:
4 Conti Parkway
Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707
Phone: (708) 583-5860
Fax: (708) 583-5899
Email: eccinfo@epcusd401.org
Director: Joanne Mourikes (email)
School Hours:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri:
Morning Classes 8:20am – 10:55am
Afternoon Classes 12:05pm – 2:40pm
Wednesday:
Morning Classes 9:20am – 11:25am
Afternoon Classes 12:35pm – 2:40pm
ECC Programs
Kindergarten
A warm nurturing environment that is rich in "hands-on" experiences in reading, math, literature, music, physical education, social studies and science with stress on academics and socialization skills.
All children must be 5 years-old before September 1.
State Pre-K
A program for 3 to 5 year- olds who are at risk of future academic problems.
Children are identified through a district-wide pre-school screening administered in March of the previous year. Children are assessed on vocabulary, visual-motor integration, language and speech development, fine and gross motor skills and social skills.
E.C.P.
A self-contained Special Education classroom for 3 to 6 year-olds. Services are determined by individual educational programs set-up by L.A.S.E.C./401.
Each class is limited to 10 children.
Preschool
A tuition based program for three and four year- olds to introduce them to the early concepts of reading and math readiness skills and social interactions with peers and teachers. Three year -olds meet on Tues. and Thurs. Four year-olds meet on Mon., Wed., and Fri. Enrollment is limited to 15 per class. Registrations are being accepted now.
Supplementary Programs
Early Connections Toddler Program
Tuesday 12:15-1:15pm or 1:30-2:30pm
OR
Thursday 12:15-1:15pm or 1:30-2:30pm
Your child must be between the ages of 18 to 36 months as of September 1, 2009. It is a parent/child class so an adult must attend class with the child. If you are interested please call the early childhood center for more information (708)583-5860.
Monthly Parent Meetings- Once a month, parents and children work together on different learning experiences or to discuss other topics related to early childhood.
Registration Requirements!
- Child's State or County Birth Certificate
- Three Proofs of Residency