Programs

Program Description
The Crete-Monee Early Learning Center (ELC) Preschool Program is designed to serve children who are academically at-risk. Parents of 3 and 4-year old children who are not yet eligible to attend kindergarten for the upcoming school year may contact the ELC for additional program information.

Classrooms
The ELC has various types of classrooms, designed to meet the specific needs of your child. 

SMILLE Classrooms (Sensory Motor Integration Language Learning Environments): We have 2 SMILLE classroom for 3-5 year olds. These classrooms have the highest amount of
support for your child, with one classroom teacher and several assistants to accommodate your child.

 Early Childhood Instructional Classrooms: These are special education classrooms with a maximum of 10 children, with one classroom teacher and 2 assistants.

Blended Classrooms: These are standard education classrooms with the support of a special  education teacher and one assistant. There is a maximum of 15 students.

Pre-K Classrooms: These are standard education classrooms with 1 classroom teacher and 1 assistant. There is a maximum of 20 students
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What Does “Academically At-Risk” Mean?
Academically at-risk means concerns in major areas exist that may impact a child’s academic development. These areas include: motor skills, social-emotional skills, speech and language skills, concept development, physical development, health, behavior, attention, family situations, income status.

Please click here for information on Preschool Screening