Preschool Forms and Information
Important information and forms for parents whose child(ren) are enrolling in Temple Har Zion’s preschool.
Preschool Calendar
Click here to view the 2024-2025 Har Zion preschool calendar. (Note that changes may be made during the course of the year.)
CURRENT APPLICATION FORM
An application form must be completed for enrollment of each preschool student.
Once enrolled, please email the following to the Director of Early Childhood Education, Claudine Guralnick:
- Headshot or closeup photo of your child (for labeling cubbies, chairs, art display, etc.)
- Family photo for classroom display and school directory
SETTING UP TUITION PAYMENTS
For instructions on setting up payments through a credit card, e-check or ACH, click here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Please review the following information before school begins:
- Parent Handbook
- DCFS Summary Licensing Guidelines
- Current Preschool Calendar
- A week before your child(ren)’s first day of preschool, you’ll receive an invitation to Remini and a text from our Emergency Communication System.
NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS
Please complete and return the following documents for each preschool student prior to starting preschool:
- Emergency Contact Authorization
- Pickup Authorization Form
- Field Trip Permission Form
- ASQ Consent Form
- Permissions/Releases
- Request to Apply Sunblock, Bug Spray, Lotion or Diaper Cream (optional)
- Authorization for Administering Medication for prescription and OTC (optional)
NEW STUDENTS ONLY
Please complete and return the following documents for each preschool student prior to starting preschool:
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- Family Profile
- IL Certificate of Health Examination (DCFS required medical form). This health document must be dated within six months of school start date and signed by the child’s healthcare provider. Parents must fill out and sign the parent portion of the document.
- Receipt of DCFS Summary Guidelines
- Copy of Birth Certificate
CHILDREN WITH ALLERGIES
Please complete and return the following documents for each preschool student prior to starting preschool:
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- Allergy Action Plan – Parent Portion
- Allergy Action Plan – Doctor Portion
- Authorization for Administering Medication for prescription and OTC
ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Please bring the following items on the first day of school and make sure everything is labeled:
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- An extra pair of shoes to stay at school
- 2-3 complete changes of clothing
- If napping, please bring a cot or crib sheet (we may be able to supply if you don’t have), blanket, and lovie. May bring small pillow as well.
- Sunblock for after nap (optional)
- Labeled diapers and wipes, if necessary
- New Students Only – A 2” three-ring binder for portfolio