Class Info

Preschool Classes

Preschool at Wildlife Prairie Park

Now registering for 2023-2024!

We offer a half-day program that is designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Our curriculum is updated annually and incorporates reading, art, music, and large motor play. Monthly tuition begins at $135 per child.

3 YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL (For children who turn three on or before September 1, 2023)

Two classes available:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9am -11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am – 11:30am

A three-day option, which adds Fridays to either class, is made available based upon interest. Minimum enrollment numbers must be met. If you are interested in adding the Friday option, please note this on your application.

4 YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL (For children who turn four on or before September 1, 2023)

Two Classes available:
Monday – Thursday, 9am – 11:30am

Field Trips & Events

At Salem Lutheran Preschool we believe that learning is fun! Throughout the school year, your child will have the opportunity to participate in various activities that are meant to inspire a love of learning as well as expose them to the vast resources we have available within the Peoria area.

Some of the exciting places our students visit include: Wildlife Prairie Park, Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic, Fondulac Farm Park, Peoria Playhouse Museum, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Kindergarten Field Trip.

In addition, there are many opportunities for families to be involved including Classroom Helpers and Holiday Parties as well as events such as Donuts with Dad, Muffins with Mom, and Community Helpers Week.

Salem Preschool Field Trip 2

Snacks

Salem Preschool Snacks

Each family is requested to bring snacks for the class a few times each year. Sign up sheets will be available at our Back to School Parent’s Night in August each year. Please remember that all snacks must be store bought and brought in their original containers.
Also, please bring 100% fruit juice or milk on the days that you are signed up to bring snacks.

A few snack ideas include:

1. Yogurt
2. Pudding cups
3. Crackers
4. Cheese
5. Fresh fruits
6. Fresh vegetables/Dip
7. Pretzels
8. Popcorn (regular and flavored)
9. Vanilla wafers
10. Jell-O cups

11. Muffins from bakery
12. Dry cereal
13. Popsicles
14. Fruit snacks
15. Non-frosted pop tarts
16. Teddy grahams
17. Chex mix
18. Granola Bars
19. Breads from bakery
20. Applesauce/fruit cups

Monthly Newsletter for 4-Year Old Class