Open Hands Preschool is a part of the Christian education program of Waterman United Methodist and Waterman Presbyterian Churches

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Licensed

Open Hands Preschool is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). We are a non-profit organization. All fees received are used to employ staff, purchase supplies and equipment, and to maintain the facilities.

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Offerings

Our preschool offers a Christian learning center with loving, caring and qualified teachers. It is a quality developmental program for ages 3 to 6. We provide an opportunity for your child to feel safe, loved, challenged and important in an educational environment, and ample opportunities for parent input and participation. Our indoor playroom is fully equipped along with a large, fenced in outdoor play area.

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Class

We follow the Indian Creek School District’s calendar for holidays and closings. Our student to teacher ratio will not exceed 10:1.

Pre-K Class: Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes
4-6 year olds
9:15am-12:15pm

Preschool Class: Tuesday, Thursday classes
3-4 year olds
9:15-11:45am

2024-25 Registration Form

Registration for the upcoming 2024-25 school year will open:

  • February 19th for current families

  • March 4th for current church members

  • March 18th for the public

    If you have any questions about upcoming registration, please email the preschool at ohpreschool1988@gmail.com

 Fees for the 2024-25 school year are:

  • M/W/F - $190 per month

  • T/TH - $140 per month 

  • A $50 supply fee is due with the first month's tuition. 

  • A $40 registration fee per child, must be included with form in order to hold the child’s place. 

Questions?

815.264.3991 (Waterman UMC)
ohpreschool1988@gmail.com