Our toddler and preschool programming (ages 15 months – 5 years) uses a play-based approach that provides children plenty of opportunities to explore their world and develop a love of learning. Preschoolers at JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center build academic and social skills during group times for stories, singing, language development, science, cooking, and games. Individualized learning centers dedicated to puzzles, crafts, and other activities provide opportunities to practice fine motor skills such as writing and cutting. We celebrate Shabbat, build Jewish values, and foster knowledge about holidays and customs.
Teachers send home daily newsletters detailing the child’s day and highlighted activities. JCYS Highland Park also provides a weekly newsletter, sent out by the leadership team, outlining program updates, general information, and fun-family ideas.
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our Toddler program, your child must be 15 months by 9/1/26 | |
| Toddlers Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $767 |
| 3 days/week | $935 |
| 4 days/week | $1,343 |
| 5 days/week | $1,439 |
| Toddlers Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,247 |
| 3 days/week | $1,726 |
| 4 days/week | $2,302 |
| 5 days/week | $2,398 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 2-year-old program, your child must be 2 by 9/1/26 | |
| Twos Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $708 |
| 3 days/week | $863 |
| 4 days/week | $1,239 |
| 5 days/week | $1,328 |
| Twos Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,151 |
| 3 days/week | $1,594 |
| 4 days/week | $2,125 |
| 5 days/week | $2,213 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 3-year-old program, your child must be 3 by 9/1/26 | |
| Threes Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $656 |
| 3 days/week | $799 |
| 4 days/week | $1,148 |
| 5 days/week | $1,230 |
| Threes Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,066 |
| 3 days/week | $1,476 |
| 4 days/week | $1,967 |
| 5 days/week | $2,049 |
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 4-year-old program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/25 | |
| Fours Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $656 |
| 3 days/week | $799 |
| 4 days/week | $1,148 |
| 5 days/week | $1,230 |
| Fours Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,066 |
| 3 days/week | $1,476 |
| 4 days/week | $1,967 |
| 5 days/week | $2,049 |
Get ready! 2026–27 registration opens at 10:00 am: Nov 11 for current families, Dec 2 for the community. Community registrations before Dec 2 at 10:00 am won’t be held.
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. | ||
