City of Topeka | Parks & Recreation: Creative Play Preschool

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Creative Play Preschools has been serving Topeka area children for over thirty years. We follow a theme-based curriculum where children are encouraged to develop their self-identity, self-esteem and learning skills during a two-hour structured class time. Weekly activities focus on basic academics (letters, numbers, colors, shapes and more), listening skills, following instructions, crafts, social skills, sharing, fine and gross motor development activities.and, having fun. A daily snack is also a part of each class day. We offer a regular Wellness Program which places an emphasis upon a child’s healthy eating habits and use of their muscles.

We are a nine-month program licensed with The Kansas Department of Health and Environment for children ages 3, 4 and 5 for 24 children per class with two teachers per class. Children must have a current health assessment conducted no more than six months prior to the day of enrollment. We release children only to those persons who you authorize.

Three convenient Topeka locations:

Gage Park, 4210 Conservatory Drive, classes meet M-W-F 9-11am, M-W 1-3pm, T-Th 9-11am, T-Th 1-3pm
Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21 st Street , class meets M-W-F 9-11am
Oakland Community Center, 801 Poplar, classes meet M-W 9-11am, T-Th 9-11am, and a Friday class from 9-11am for children enrolled in either the MW or TTh class.

Enrollment
We begin accepting open enrollment for the 2008/2009 school year on June 11^th at 620 SE Madison Street, first floor, 8am - 5pm weekdays. We will continue to accept enrollment through Friday February 27^th, 2009. Persons may enroll via FAX 368-3980, mail, telephone 368-3838 or in person.

At each site a before school begins WELCOME HOUSE to visit the preschool and meet the teachers and director are scheduled for parents, children and interested persons as follows:

Gage Park: Tuesday/ Wednesday August 26^th and 27^th
Hillcrest Center: Wednesday September 3^rd
Oakland Center: Thursday September 4^th

Time for each is 6-7:30pm.
Classes begin September 8/9 through May 15^th, 2009

Fees:

Annual per child enrollment $18 Topeka resident, $22.50 non-resident. Paid in person at our department administration office, 620 SE Madison Street, first floor, or via telephone using a credit card, 368-3838.
Daily class fee $6 Topeka residents, $7.50 non-resident paid at the school site.
Reduced class fee scholarships available to qualified applicants.
Reduced class fee available to families who enroll immediate family siblings.
Fee's are subject to change with a 30 day notice.

Facility tours or for additional information, please contact H. Richard Bush CPRP, director, 785-273-6330 or via email rbush@topeka.org.