Welcome to Washington School
The Urbana School District #116 Early Childhood Program staff is committed to providing a quality, individualized learning program for eligible preschool children. The classroom activities focus on a concern for the child's total development including communication, cognitive, physical and emotional development. Children in the classroom grow through play and through interactions with each other. Play interactions and environments are designed to foster chidren's initiative and independent learning. The activities and environments reflect developmental levels and natural interests of children.
The Early Childhood classroom provides services for children ages 3-5. Children attend school 2½ hours daily. Morning and afternoon sessions are available and school busses transport children to and from school.
- Morning Session is from 9:00-11:30am
- Afternoon Session is from 1:00-3:30pm
Children enrolled in Early Childhood Education at Washington School have been identified through a screening and asssesment process as needing either Special Education Services or Preschool Readiness Experience.
Children enrolled at Washington School who are not eligible for Special Education Services must meet the Illinois criteria for at risk families. Class sizes average 12-13 children with one teacher and one teacher assistant forming the core teaching team. In addition, an occupational therapist, speech therapist, social worker, parent coordinator and physical therapist work with the classroom team.
Contact Us
| Address: | 1102 North Broadway, Urbana, IL 61802 |
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| Phone: | (217) 384-3616 |
| Fax: | (217) 384-3615 |
| School Hours: | 8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Principal: | Cris Vowels |
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 18
Washington EC – New Parent Orientation
Thursday, August 19
Washington EC begin and 1/2 of Kindergarten Students Attend
Friday, August 20
All Students in Attendance
Our program is proud to have earned NAEYC Accreditation – the mark of quality for early childhood education programs.
