The JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center in Highland Park welcomes children and families to a joyful, play-based learning environment where every child receives tailored instruction and individual care. We use an emergent curriculum, meaning lesson plans are based on children’s interests and curiosity – no two classrooms are the same! Each child can explore their unique talents and develop an independent, exploratory approach to learning that lasts a lifetime. We serve children by supporting the whole family – teachers and staff at JCYS Highland Park are committed to engaging parents in the center’s life and community.
Ready to learn more? Contact us to learn more and schedule a tour.
Our infant and toddler programs currently have waitlists for Summer 2026 and School-Year 2026-27, but we’d still love to show you around.
With two bright and spacious infant rooms, even the youngest children can learn and grow at JCYS Highland Park. Our full-day infant care program provides individual attention in a loving environment beginning at 6 weeks.
JCYS’s Child and Family Development Specialist partners with teachers and families to ensure your child thrives in the classroom, at home, and beyond. She provides personalized support, resources, and guidance to help foster each child’s development and address any concerns or needs families may have.
| AUGUST 18, 2027 - June 2, 2028 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| Infant Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 5 days/week | $ 2,743 |
| August 18, 2027 - June 2, 2028 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our Toddler program, your child must be 15 months by 9/1/27 | |
| Toddlers Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,061 |
| 3 days/week | $1,274 |
| 4 days/week | $1,698 |
| 5 days/week | $1,857 |
| Toddlers Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,486 |
| 3 days/week | $2,149 |
| 4 days/week | $2,547 |
| 5 days/week | $2,653 |
| August 18, 2027 - June 2, 2028 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 2-year-old program, your child must be 2 by 9/1/27 | |
| Twos Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $989 |
| 3 days/week | $1,187 |
| 4 days/week | $1,583 |
| 5 days/week | $1,731 |
| Twos Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,385 |
| 3 days/week | $2,004 |
| 4 days/week | $2,375 |
| 5 days/week | $2,474 |
| August 18, 2027 - June 2, 2028 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 3-year-old program, your child must be 3 by 9/1/27 | |
| Threes Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $899 |
| 3 days/week | $1,079 |
| 4 days/week | $1,439 |
| 5 days/week | $1,574 |
| Threes Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,259 |
| 3 days/week | $1,821 |
| 4 days/week | $2,159 |
| 5 days/week | $2,249 |
| August 18, 2027 - June 2, 2028 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 4-year-old program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/27 | |
| Fours Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $899 |
| 3 days/week | $1,079 |
| 4 days/week | $1,439 |
| 5 days/week | $1,574 |
| Fours Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,259 |
| 3 days/week | $1,821 |
| 4 days/week | $2,159 |
| 5 days/week | $2,249 |
Registration for 2026–27 is open.
Registration for 2027-28: Opens Nov 17 (current families) at 10 am, Dec 1 (new families) at 10 am
Current JCYS Families – Register
To complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee. The registration fee for infant care, toddler care, and preschool programming is $200 per child; for camp, the fee is $100 per child.
| INSTALLMENT | BILLING CYCLE | PAYMENT CYCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | ||
| 1st Installment | April 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| 2nd Installment | May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| School Year 2026-27 | ||
| 1st Installment | June 15, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| 2nd Installment | July 15, 2026 | August 1, 2026 |
| 3rd Installment | August 15, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| 4th Installment | September 15, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| 5th Installment | October 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| 6th Installment | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| 7th Installment | December 15, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| 8th Installment | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| 9th Installment | February 15, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| 10th Installment | March 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| Our installment plan for Summer 2026 is initially billed on April 15, 2026. Our installment plan for Fall/Spring 2026-27 is initially billed on June 15, 2026. If registering after our initial bills go out, you will be contacted by your Business Manager regarding adjusted installments. | ||
| INSTALLMENT | BILLING CYCLE | PAYMENT CYCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2027 | ||
| 1st Installment | April 15, 2027 | May 1, 2027 |
| 2nd Installment | May 15, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| School Year 2027-28 | ||
| 1st Installment | June 15, 2027 | July 1, 2027 |
| 2nd Installment | July 15, 2027 | August 1, 2027 |
| 3rd Installment | August 15, 2027 | September 1, 2027 |
| 4th Installment | September 15, 2027 | October 1, 2027 |
| 5th Installment | October 15, 2027 | November 1, 2027 |
| 6th Installment | November 15, 2027 | December 1, 2027 |
| 7th Installment | December 15, 2027 | January 1, 2028 |
| 8th Installment | January 15, 2028 | February 1, 2028 |
| 9th Installment | February 15, 2028 | March 1, 2028 |
| 10th Installment | March 15, 2028 | April 1, 2028 |
| Our installment plan for Summer 2027 is initially billed on April 15, 2027. Our installment plan for Fall/Spring 2027-28 is initially billed on June 15, 2027. If registering after our initial bills go out, you will be contacted by your Business Manager regarding adjusted installments. | ||
800 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-6001
highlandpark@jcys.org
