Ladders to Learning Preschool

Ladders to Learning Screening

We will be holding preschool screening dates for the 2025-26 school year on Monday, March 10, Tuesday March 11 and Wednesday March 12 at First Congregational Church (319 South State Street, Geneseo, IL 61254).

Appointment scheduling begins Wednesday, February 19. To make an appointment, please contact Angela Krause, Preschool Parent Coordinator, at (309) 945-0614.

Ladders to Learning

Who: 3, 4, and 5 year old children who are not eligible for kindergarten

When: Monday through Friday

AM Session: 7:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

PM Session: 12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: Northside Elementary School

Ladders to Learning

Admission

Admission to the Ladders to Learning Preschool is based upon the scores from screening results in the following areas:

  • Vision and Hearing

  • Speech and Language

  • Cognitive, Gross Motor and Fine Motor skills

  • Parent Interview Questionnaire 

Screening appointments can be scheduled by contacting Angela Krause (akrause@geneseoschools.org), Preschool Parent Coordinator, at Northside School (309-945-0614). 

Students being screened must be 3 years old by Sept. 1 and not eligible for kindergarten.

Administration and Staff

Program Administrator: Northside Principal Joe Mowen

Teacher: Tricia Girten

Teacher Assistants: Julie Durian and Mindy Werner

Parent Coordinator: Angela Krause

Ladders to Learning staff