Parks and Recreation Preschool Programs Begin in September

Media Contact:

Andrea Faas, Pioneers Park Nature Center, 402-441-7895

Dan Payzant, Calvert Recreation Center, 402-441-8480

The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department today announced registration is now open for preschool programs that begin in September. A $50 non-refundable registration fee is required and space is limited. Two programs are offered:

Little Sprouts Preschool - Calvert Recreation Center, 4500 Stockwell St. This program is for ages 3 to 5 and includes music, art, and games to support learning and development. Register online at lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: preschool) or call 402-441-8480. The schedule and fees are as follows:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $69 per month.
• Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $97 per month.
• Monday through Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Fee is $166 per month.

Nature Center Preschool - Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S. Coddington Ave. This program is for ages 4 and 5 and teaches colors, shapes, sizes, counting, and spatial awareness through nature exploration. Call 402-441-7985 for more information and to register. The schedules and fees are as follows:

• Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to11:30 a.m. Fee is $150 per month.
• Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fee is $120 per month.

More information about both programs is available at parks.lincoln.ne.gov.