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Preschool at Bateman

Preschool Options at Bateman


Monolingual Preschool
2021-2022

Full Day Blended Program
Ms. Knobel & Ms. Calderon with Ms. Perez
Room 119
8:15 am - 3:15 pm

Half Day Blended Program
Ms. Delgado & Ms. Freckelton with Ms. Salinas
Room 102

AM: 8:15 am - 10:55 am
PM: 12:35 pm - 3:15 pm
 Dual Language Preschool
2021-2022

Full Day Program
Ms. Vargas with Ms. Mohill
Room 126
8:15 am - 3:15 pm
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Full Day Program
Ms. Rosales with Ms. Mandujano
Room 118
8:15 am - 3:15 pm
Enrollment

What ages are accepted?

Children must be at least age 3 by September 1st and must be toilet trained to attend.  Chicago Public Schools recognizes 4 year old placement as priority in full day preschool programs.

How do I apply?
Please visit chicagoearlylearning.org to learn more about the application process!
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the class size?
Each preschool class has a maximum enrollment of 20 students.

What are the class hours?
Full day program options are regular school hours from 8:15 am - 3:15 pm.  The morning session runs from 8:15 - 10:55 a.m. The afternoon session runs from 12:35 – 3:15 p.m.


What is the curriculum?
All Bateman pre-school classrooms instruct using Creative Curriculum and measure progress through Teaching Strategies Gold, in alignment with the Early Childhood Education initiative in CPS.  All pre-schoolers participate in daily fine and gross motor activities, read alouds, math and literacy centers, small group instruction, imaginative play, collaborative learning and more!

How many teachers are there?
There is a 10:1 ratio expectation for all early childhood preschool classrooms allowing one teacher and one teacher's assistant. Our blended classrooms have an additional teacher.
Sample Schedules
Half Day
8:15 am         Morning Meeting
8:25 am         Large Group Time (calendar, letters, weather)
8:40 am         Small Group / Centers
9:10 am         Gross Motor Play
9:30 am         Read Aloud
9:45 am         Self-Selected Interest Centers
​10:45 am       Closing Meeting
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12:35 pm       Afternoon Meeting

12:45 pm       Large Group Time (calendar, letters, weather)
1:00 pm         Small Group / Centers
1:30 pm         Gross Motor Play
1:45 pm         Read Aloud
2:05 pm         Self-Selected Interest Centers
3:00 pm         Closing Meeting
Full Day
8:15 am         Breakfast (Family Style)
8:45 am         Morning Meeting
9:00 am         Small Group / Centers
9:30 am         Gross Motor / Bathroom / Toothbrushing
10:00 am       Read Aloud
10:15 am       Self-Selected Interest Groups
11:25 am       Lunch (Family Style)
12:00 pm       Special (Library, Spanish, Music, Physical Education)
12:45 pm       Rest Time
1:45 pm         Gross Motor
2:15 pm         Small Group / Centers
2:30 pm         Snack
2:50 pm         Closing Meeting
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Newton Bateman Elementary School 
​4220 N. Richmond, Chicago, IL 60618 
Phone: (773) 534-5055
  • Be Bateman
    • Our Mission & Vision
    • History of Bateman
    • Message from the Principal
    • Enrollment
    • Academics >
      • Grade Levels
      • Dual Language Overview
      • Essentials >
        • Library Science
        • Physical and Health Education
        • Fine Arts >
          • Visual Arts Overview
          • Music Overview
          • Bateman Art Blog
      • Social-Emotional >
        • Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)
        • Second Step
        • Partnerships
      • Assessment
    • CPS Policies & Guidelines
  • Be Connected
    • Contact Us
    • School Directory >
      • Administration and Staff
      • Teachers
      • Educational Support Personnel
    • School Tour >
      • Virtual Tour
  • Be Informed
    • Bateman News
    • Subscribe to School Newsletter
    • Bateman Buzz Archive
    • Grade Level Newsletters
    • Monthly Calendar
    • CPS Calendar
    • Supply Lists
    • Cafeteria Menu
    • Approved Snack List
    • School Closure Resources >
      • Bateman Broadcasts
      • Bateman Resources
      • District Resources
  • Be Involved
    • Parents >
      • Submit an Absence
      • Volunteer
      • Make A Payment
      • Student/Parent Hand Book
      • Parent Portal
      • Parent Committees >
        • Local School Council (LSC) >
          • Bateman CIWP
        • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
        • Bilingual Advisory Committee (BAC)
        • Bateman Boosters
    • Students >
      • Activities and Clubs
      • High School Information
      • MAP Resources
      • Bateman Basilisks
    • Before & After School >
      • Morning Care
      • PreK After Care
      • Neighborhood Boys Girls Club (NBGC)
      • FORGE After School >
        • FORGE: NRC & Bateman
        • FORGE Program Guide