Play to Learn Pre-K

08/28/2026

This is 2 days after the 1st day of school.

08/19/2026

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08/17/2026

08/14/2026

Reminder our preschool screening is today, at Central Christian Church from 9-noon.
You must have an appointment to be screened. Please call 618-544-2719 to make your appointment.

08/08/2026

08/03/2026

Congrats to Play to Learn Pre-K on your gold rating!

Congratulations to the Early Childhood Education Program of ROE12! We are excited to announce that ALL ROE12 Preschool For All (PFA) sites across Clay, Crawford, Jasper, and Lawrence Counties have officially earned the GOLD CIRCLE OF QUALITY through ExceleRate Illinois!!!

This designation - awarded by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood - recognizes programs that demonstrate the highest benchmarks in teaching, quality, learning environments, family partnerships, and administrative leadership.

Thank you to all our incredible teachers, staff, and school partners for their dedication to preparing our youngest learners for a bright future!

We did it - together!

For more information about our Early Childhood Education, visit https://roe12.org/early-childhood-education or call us at 618-544-2719.

07/27/2026

UPDATE: The Play to Learn and CUSD #20 preschool programs are holding summer screenings on August 14th. Due to the mold situation, they will be held at Central Christian Church in Lawrenceville. Please call 618-544-2719 to schefule your appointment. Children must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1, 2026 to be enrolled in either program. Lisa Tangman Kimberly Dawn Melissa Bilohlavek Jennifer Stangle Foster Plbrec Bake Julie Ryan Redman

07/22/2026

THURSDAY, July 23rd from 10am-5pm will be at the Healthy Kids Fair at the Lawrence County Health Department. We will have Pre-K packets to enroll students, and substitute teacher/paraprofessional packets. We hope to see you there! FREE school physicals & supplies! You won't want to miss it! Dental Safari & School Immunizations too!