Join us in celebrating differences during April: Autism Acceptance Month.

Consider donating books in new or great condition to one of D303's schools (including Fox Ridge).

6 - 7 PM at the St. Charles Public Library for the Fox Ridge Early Childhood Center

The first years of a child’s life are the period of the most rapid brain development and lay the foundation for all future learning. Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with us!

Register here.

Join us as Parents' Choice Award winners Alina Celeste and Mi Amigo Hamlet share their bilingual musical experience Being Bilingual Rocks! during the Week of the Young Child here at Fox Ridge. See below for details

SIP Day

AM classes DISMISS EARLY at 11:05 am

If your child rides the bus home from our morning session, drop off at your home or child care will be 25 minutes early.

PM classes START EARLY at 12:05 pm DISMISS EARLY at 2:10 pm

If your child rides the bus to school for our afternoon session, pick up will be 25 minutes early from your home or child care and the bus at the end of the day from Fox Ridge will drop off 50 minutes earlier.

4:30 - 6 PM Presentation for parents/caregivers. Snacks & Child care provided. Must register for child care.

12:45 - 2:15 PM Presentation for parents/caregivers. Snacks provided

Congratulations to our moms and grandma who dedicated their time and expertise to participate in our 10 week Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors session held at Fox Ridge.

Special thanks to Ms. Ayushi, Ms. Catie, and Ms. Morgon for providing fun and engaging child care while our group learned, reflected, and discussed

Be in the know for upcoming Fox Ridge Early Childhood Center events and opportunities. Join us!

The D303 donation drive for Bernie’s Book Bank will be held for two weeks, April 1-12, 2024, at all D303 schools. Please consider bringing in new and gently used children’s books for birth through 6th grade to one of the D303 schools during the donation drive. Students, parents, or staff may place books in the collection bins located in the front hallway. D303’s goal for the 2024 donation drive is 20,000 books. Every book will help us reach our goal. For more information, please watch this 90 second video or read this FAQ document. This QR code can be used to access the tax receipt.

Please check that the books you are sending fit the following criteria:

Our Early Childhood Department will be moving to a renovated Haines Center for the 2024-25 school year. This includes all of our classrooms and programming currently at Fox Ridge. Construction begins at Haines Center in March 2024. We will be sharing the Haines building with Compass Academy and construction plans include distinct, separate and secure spaces for our preschoolers and the high school students during student attendance hours.

Hours for our next school year have been released which include a change at Early Childhood.

Outdoor play continues throughout all the seasons at Fox Ridge, weather permitting, and is an important part of our curriculum. Classrooms go outside as long as conditions are safe to do so and the temperature, including wind-chill, is above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Please be sure your preschooler has clothes appropriate for outdoor play daily. If weather prohibits outdoor play (e.g., raining, too cold, or hazardous conditions like ice present) classrooms use one of our indoor motor areas. If you are in need of a warmer coat for your child please contact Tricia Sabathne, Child and Family Educator, at tricia.sabathne@d303.org

Even if your child has another year (or more!) before going to kindergarten, "This 2024 Getting Ready for Kindergarten- Family Activity Calendar" is for you! Designed for any child 5 and under who is not yet in kindergarten, and full of ideas and resource to help maximize experiences at home and out in the community to help your children thrive now and in the years to come.

This Family Activity Calendar contains daily activities to support school readiness. Children develop at their own rate! It's up to you how to use this calendar. Tips can be done in any order. Each month has a list of recommended books, tips, and videos in addition to the daily tips.

Each child who attends Fox Ridge for preschool or walk-in speech should have received a copy of this calendar before Winter Break. If your child is just now starting with us a copy will be sent home shortly. Digital copies are also available - click on the picture of the calendar.

Website: https://foxridge.d303.org/
Location: 1905 East Tyler Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2400