Pre-K in Highland Park
Pre-K in Highland Park, IL
Rather than drills or worksheets, Pre-K at JCYS Highland Park brings academics to life through play, real-world experiences, and meaningful relationships woven into daily life, building the confidence every child needs, one day at a time.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Children learn to recognize their feelings, show empathy, and work through conflicts with support, building the confidence to separate calmly, follow directions, and connect with peers and adults.
Literacy, Math, & STEM Through Play
Stories, songs, and conversation build a love of language, while counting, sorting, cooking, and building projects bring math and science to life.
Jewish Values & Character Development
Chesed (loving kindness), tzedakah (justice and giving), and tikkun olam (repairing the world) are woven into everyday life, from classroom rituals to conversations that help children carry these values beyond the school day.
Kindergarten Readiness
By the end of the school year, children leave with a strong foundation in literacy and math, the ability to follow directions and stay engaged, and the confidence to keep going when something feels hard. For additional kindergarten prep, Kinder Concepts is available as an add-on program.
The details, made simple.
Pre-K Program Information
Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 7:30 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 years by 9/1/27
Schedule
Pre-K
2 Half Days
$899
3 Half Days
$1,079
4 Half Days
$1,439
5 Half Days
$1,574
2 Full Days
$1,259
3 Full Days
$1,821
4 Full Days
$2,159
5 Full Days
$2,249
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.
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*Requires a completed form from parent/guardian.
Program Snapshot
Location
Highland Park
Age Range
4-5 years
Hours
Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Half Day & Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Waitlist
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families
Social-Emotional Learning and Independence