A Growing Place Preschool

Established in 1979, A Growing Place Preschool (AGPP) is a non-profit parent-involvement preschool devoted to providing a high-quality educational experience for preschool children and their families. Our philosophy is centered around the belief that children learn best through play, and we strive to create a warm, inviting, and well-equipped setting where students are free and safe to play and learn.

AGPP is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that stimulates social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth. Our programs are carefully designed to meet the needs of children at various stages of development.

3/4 Year Old Preschool

Our 3/4 Year Old Preschool program is designed for children who are 3 or 4 years old and not yet eligible for 4K. We offer morning sessions for children 3/4 years old, which provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate and includes experiences in cognitive, intellectual, and social/emotional development.

We offer two class options for our 3/4 Year Old Preschool program:

• 3/4 Year Olds - Green Class: Meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:45 am to 11:00 am
• 3/4 Year Olds - Orange Class: Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:45 am to 11:00 am

4K - 4 Days

AGPP's 4K - 4 Days program is a community-based preschool program for 4-year-old children residing within the DeForest Area School District. We offer both morning and afternoon sessions of 4K at Eagle Point Elementary, as well as a two-day full-day program at the St. Olaf location.

Our 4K program follows the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and utilizes the Creative Curriculum as its foundation. Supplemental curriculum includes the Houghton Mifflin "Big Day" thematic curriculum series, Everyday Mathematics, and Second-Step Social/Emotional Curriculum. All of our 4K sections are led by Wisconsin Department of Instruction Licensed Teachers.

Please note that students must be registered with the DASD and will be enrolled into the GT4K program via the school district.

We offer the following options for our 4K - 4 Days program:

• AGPP - 4 Day - Half Day - AM or PM (Yellow or Purple Class): Meets on Monday - Thursday from 7:35 am - 10:40 am (Yellow Class) or 11:40 am - 2:45 pm (Purple Class) at Eagle Point Elementary.

4K - 2 Days

Our 4K - 2 Days program is a two-day, full-day 4K program that meets on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday at the St. Olaf location. The program follows the DeForest Area School District required curriculum and is led by Wisconsin Department of Instruction Licensed Teachers.

We offer the following options for our 4K - 2 Days program:

• AGPP - 2 Day - Full Day (Red or Blue Class): Meets on Monday & Wednesday from 8:00 am - 2:15 pm or Tuesday & Thursday from 8:00 am - 2:15 pm at St. Olaf.

Our Centers

Our centers are designed to provide a warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment for young learners. Each center has its own unique character and offers engaging activities that promote learning and growth.

• 3/4 Year Old Preschool (St. Olaf Green and Orange Classes): Located at 615 Jefferson Street DeForest, WI 53532, our St. Olaf center offers a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners.
• 4K - 4 Days (Yellow or Purple Class): Located at 206 N Johnson St, Room 116, DeForest, WI 53532, our Eagle Point center offers a community-based preschool program for 4-year-old children.
• 4K - 2 Days (Red or Blue Class): Located at 615 Jefferson Street DeForest, WI 53532, our St. Olaf center offers a two-day full-day 4K program.

About AGPP

While AGPP maintains a great working relationship with St. Olaf Catholic Church and continues to rent space in the parish building for over 40 years, AGPP curriculum is not affiliated with any religion, or any religious education program.

At AGPP, we are committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of children at various stages of development. Our programs are designed to promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth, and we are dedicated to creating a warm, inviting, and well-equipped setting where students are free and safe to play and learn.

If you have any questions about our programs, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to provide more information and help you find the right fit for your child.