The goal of our program is to meet the developmental needs of children, including children with special needs, in a safe and nurturing environment that fosters multiculturalism and respect, while promoting educational success. We believe in encouraging the process of growth through active learning which utilizes the natural motivations, abilities, and interests of children. Our preschool program is a language-enriched environment that utilizes the Creative Curriculum program and meets all State benchmarks and requirements.
Lincoln participates in the Preschool for All Children and the Preschool for All Expansion program that is funded through a grant from the State of Illinois. Screenings are conducted year round and children are eligible for screening after their third birthday. Children are screened by the district's preschool screening team and identified as having potential academic and/or social challenges.
The PFA/PFAE program is for children ages 3 through 5 who are not age eligible for kindergarten (i.e., age 5 on or before September 1 of the school year in which the early childhood program is to be implemented) and who are determined to be eligible by multiple weighted at-risk factors. Eligibility requirements are based on local need to identify children at risk of academic failure.