Toddler Care & Preschool in Buffalo Grove
Toddler Care & Preschool in Buffalo Grove, IL
Toddlers and preschoolers ages 15 months to 3 years dive into a Reggio-inspired, play-based environment at JCYS Buffalo Grove, rooted in Jewish values and built for active, hands-on exploration.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Active, Outdoor Play
Children build strength and confidence across two playgrounds, a gated sports field, and our full-size indoor gym and dance studio.
Art Studio
Our atelier (art studio) gives children the freedom to explore paints, textures, and open-ended materials that spark creativity and self-expression.
Group Time & Learning Centers
Stories, singing, and science spark curiosity during group time, while individualized learning centers build fine motor skills through hands-on activities like writing and cutting.
Child Development Support
Our Child & Family Development Specialist partners with teachers and families to support each child’s growth, at school and at home.
The details, made simple.
Toddler Care & Preschool 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
Toddler Care: Must be 15 months by September 1, 2027
Preschool 2 years: Must be 2 years by September 1, 2027
Preschool 3 years: Must be 3 by September 1, 2027
Schedule
Toddler
Care
Preschool
2 years
Preschool
3 years
2 Half Days
$1,014
$946
$860
3 Half Days
$1,192
$1,111
$1,010
4 Half Days
$1,572
$1,466
$1,333
5 Half Days
$1,674
$1,560
$1,419
2 Full Days
$1,420
$1,324
$1,204
3 Full Days
$2,029
$1,891
$1,719
4 Full Days
$2,435
$2,270
$2,063
5 Full Days
$2,536
$2,364
$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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Pre-K
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Program Snapshot
Location
Buffalo Grove
Age Range
15 months – 3 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
Toddlers: Open
2 years: Open
3 years: Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families