JCYS Family Centers foster a love of learning while helping children develop social and emotional skills in a nurturing environment. Located in Chicago (Lincoln Square Ravenswood and Wicker Park), Buffalo Grove, and Highland Park, our play-based curriculum delivers age-appropriate lessons in math, science, and literacy while encouraging creativity and individual expression.
JCYS offers early childhood education (infant care, toddler care, and preschool), summer camps, and specialty programs year-round to serve children ages 6 weeks through 13 years.
Program Highlights
The Owls classroom at JCYS Highland Park spent a few days learning about bees and their importance! 🐝 They explored fiction and non-fiction books, introduced patterns with bee stripes, and even used corn flour to mimic pollen for a fun pre-writing activity. The children pretended to be bees, transferring "nectar" with eye droppers to build fine motor skills. The Owls wrapped up by visiting the school garden to see real bees in action—no fear, just fascination! 🌸✨ #JCYSHighlandPark #handsonlearning #playbasedlearning #jcyslearningadventures
JCYS Lincoln Square Ravenswood's Room 7 friends have been expressing themselves through art all week! 🎨 Engaging in creative projects like holding chalk/pencils, painting, and stringing beads has helped enhance their fine motor skills. Sharing their artwork with friends to take home has also fostered a strong sense of community and teamwork. 🖍️🖼️ #jcyslincolnsquare #jcyslearningadventures #playbasedlearning
JCYS Wicker Park ended the first week of school as they do every Friday—celebrating Shabbat and making challah rolls! 🌟 The children always have a blast rolling, kneading, and shaping their own rolls. 🍞✨ This sensory experience also involves adding some sweet treats like raisins, cinnamon/sugar, and even chocolate chips. It’s the perfect snack to take home and share with family! #jcyslearningadventures #sweettraditions #jcyswickerpark