Pre-K in Buffalo Grove
Pre-K in Buffalo Grove, IL
Our Pre-K program welcomes children ages 4 to 5 into a Reggio-inspired classroom where curiosity, community, and Jewish values come together, building the confidence and skills every child needs for a strong start to kindergarten.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Learning by Doing
Children lead their own investigations and collaborative projects, building problem-solving skills as they grow into independent learners.
Socio-Emotional Learning
Children learn to express their ideas, listen to others, and work through challenges together in a classroom where every child feels seen and valued.
Skills that Stick
Literacy, math, and language development are woven into play and hands-on projects, with our Child and Family Development Specialist offering additional support along the way.
Kindergarten Readiness
Children leave Pre-K with strong early literacy and math skills, the confidence to make friends, ask for help, and keep going when something feels hard, and most importantly, a lasting love of learning.
The details, made simple.
Pre-K Program Information
Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 7:15 am – 5:30 pm
2, 3, 4, or 5 days/week
2027-28 School Year: August 18, 2027 – June 2, 2028
10 Installments
Registration Fee: $200
Pre-K: Must be 4 by September 1, 2027
Schedule
Pre-K
2 Half Days
$860
3 Half Days
$1,010
4 Half Days
$1,333
5 Half Days
$1,419
2 Full Days
$1,204
3 Full Days
$1,719
4 Full Days
$2,063
5 Full Days
$2,149
A monthly security fee also applies based on attendance schedule. See our full billing details for more.
New to JCYS? Visit our Register page for the full enrollment process.
Please label all items with the child’s first and last name.
*Requires a completed form with parent/guardian initials.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Growing with your family.
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Program Snapshot
Location
Buffalo Grove
Age Range
4-5 years
Hours
Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 7:15 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Half Day & Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families