Classes
We offer half-day classes for children from ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old.
Classes begin the week after Labor Day and end the week before Memorial Day.
We follow the Springfield District 186 Calendar for school holidays and breaks.
Classes begin the week after Labor Day and end the week before Memorial Day.
We follow the Springfield District 186 Calendar for school holidays and breaks.
Schedule
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Class
Days Time Size Ages Teacher Tuition |
2 Day Class
Tues & Thurs 9:00-11:30 AM 15 Students 2 1/2 & 3 year olds 2 1/2 years old by Sept 1 Keri Tate $140 / month |
3 Day Class
Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:00-11:30 AM 15 Students 3 & 4 year olds 3 years old by Sept 1 Keri Tate $210 / month |
4 Day Class
Mon - Thurs 12:30 - 3:00 PM 15 Students 4 & 5 year olds 4 years old by Sept 1 Becky Nika $280/ month |
Teachers
Keri Tate
The morning classes are taught by Keri Tate. Keri has a Bachelor of Arts degree from UIS. Areas of study included child and family counseling and teacher education with endorsements in English, Science, Social Studies, and a minor in women studies. She has worked with children and families for over 40 years, most recently teaching in her own private play-based preschool program Wee Play Preschool. Keri and her husband have two children and four grandsweets- who are the center of their lives!
Becky Nika
The afternoon class is taught by Becky Nika. Becky, has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and 20 years of teaching and childcare experience across all age groups. As a former WCP parent, she enjoys the co-op family, the play-based atmosphere, and its inspiration to young children. Becky and her husband are proud parents of several WCP alums!
Meleah Berkowitz
Our director, Meleah, is a former WCP parent and board chair with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She has 8 years of experience in early childhood and elementary religious education, and is the proud parent of 3 WCP alums. Meleah is passionate about creating an inclusive and safe environment for every WCP family.
Photograph by Tara Long Photography
Assistants
For the safety of the children, we plan to have two adults in the morning classes at all times. If the afternoon class has more than 10 students enrolled, there must also be two adults in the classroom at all times. To meet this requirement, parent assistants are scheduled to work in the classroom. Family members are encouraged to apply to be parent assistants upon enrollment. Parent assistants are scheduled to work on the same day each week to provide consistency for the children. They receive a tuition discount for volunteering their time. If several parents would like to have this opportunity, we will schedule different parent assistants each semester. If we do not have enough parent assistants, families will take turns working in the classroom each week.
