Early Beginnings
A Family Focused Parent-Chilod Enrichment Program
Welcome to Early Beginnings!
Early Beginnings is a FREE Parents as Teachers program designed to offer developmental information and support to all parents of infants and young children who reside in the PES District #115. You are your child's first and most important teacher. We provide child development information, ideas, and activities to promote parent-child relationships. All Early Beginnings offerings are optional. We encourage each family to participate in any or all areas of the program that interest them. Early Beginnings currently operates on the PESD #115 school calendar year and is funded through the Illinois State Board of Education.
Early Beginning Can offer you Home Visits/Personal Visits
Personal visits are optional and can be scheduled at your convenience in your home or at school. This is an opportunity to discuss your child's growth and develop and address any concerns families may have. Educators will share Parents As Teachers handouts and demonstrate parent/child activities.
Parent/Child Play Group
Play Groups are held at Douglas School. Please check the Early Beginnings calendar for specific dates. This is an opportunity for Parent/Child interaction and provides a time for children to develop socialization skills in an educational setting through play. Siblings are always welcome.
Ages & Stages Developmental Checkups
Screens are offered at school or in the home and are completed with parents. Screens are a a quick and effective way to look at your child within age appropriate developmental stages to see if they are developing within the normal range for their age.
Parent Resource Library
Parents resources are available for check out in the Parent Resource Room at Douglas School, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These resources include videos, books, magazines, and articles, which focus on parenting issues and child development information.
Book Lending Library
Age and developmentally appropriate books are available for check out for all families enrolled in the Early Beginnings Program. These resources may be checkout out from the Early Beginnings playgroup room during the school year, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Newletters, Magazines, and Activity Calendars
Monthly newsletters and activity calendars are mailed to all families enrolled in the Early Beginnings Program. These publications provide families with educational information and keep families and service providers aware of upcoming activities and events.
Parent Workships and Parent Support Groups
Parent workshops and parent support groups are listed on our calendar. Monthly parent support groups include: Parent Talk Time, Single Parents, and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren.
Family Fun Nights
Family Fun Nights are held occasionally for all families with children in Early Beginnings. Family Fun Nights allow families to spend quality time together. Siblings are welcome to attend.
What we ask of you:
Please return the completed form provided (click here for form) if you are interested in participating in the Early Beginnings Program. We look forward to working with you and hope your family will enjoy participating in Early Beginnings. For more information or a calendar of activities, please feel free to contact us.
Early Beginnings Family Enrichment Program
Douglas School
220 E. LaSalle St.
Princeton, IL 61356
(815)875-6075
