FAQs

Preschool Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of your preschool program?

There is no cost to eligible families.

What days and times are Preschool For All classes in session?

Preschool For All strives to follow the calendar of the local school districts.  A typical school day is from 8:15-3:15.

Can my child attend preschool half days?

Preschool For All is a full-day program.  Students learn best in this program by being at school every day for the entirety of each school day.

Does the preschool provide transportation?

Unfortunately, we do not provide transportation at this time.

What about before and after care?

We do not offer before and/or aftercare.  One of our sites does have services in the building that may or may not be available to our students.  We would be happy to connect you with a local childcare provider who may be able to assist you.

How do I know if my child is eligible?

Both Preschool For All and Home Visiting identify eligible families based on screening results.

How do parents participate in the screening process?

Contact the Early Learning For All office at 309-740-2294 for information about screening dates, times, and locations.  

Home Visiting Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of home visiting?

There is no cost to eligible families.

How often will I receive visits?

Families will receive two visits a month. Visits are personally planned in collaboration between the caregiver and the parent educator. Visit length averages 60-90 minutes. 

What are the home visits like?

The family educator assigned to your family will partner with you to support engaging parent-child activities at each visit.  The family educator will also help meet the goals caregivers have set, as well as provide resources and information on your child's development.

When and where do visits take place?

Visits happen during the hours of 8:00-4:00, Monday through Friday.  Your family educator works with you to find a time that works best for the family. Typically visits occur in your home.

How do I know if my family is eligible?

Home visiting is for families who are expecting a new baby or have children under 3 years old.  A family participates in an intake appointment to determine if they are eligible for our program. There are a variety of factors that qualify a family for our program. Please call for more information.

How does a family start the process?

 Contact the Early Learning For All office at 309-740-2294  to provide some basic family information and to schedule an appointment to see if you are eligible.