Toddler Care & Preschool in Highland Park

Toddler Care & Preschool in Highland Park, IL

Here, children ages 15 months to 3 years explore the world around them, building academic and social skills through play. Our toddler care and preschool programs are designed to spark curiosity and a genuine love of learning, one story, song, and hands-on project at a time.

A baby wearing a striped shirt crawls on a play mat indoors. A plush giraffe toy is on the mat beside the baby. Shelves and chairs are visible in the background.

Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day

What Families Can Expect

Hands-On Growth

Daily group activities and individualized learning centers work side by side, building academic, social, and fine motor skills through play.

Shabbat & Jewish Values

Children celebrate Shabbat, learn Jewish values, and grow their knowledge of holidays and customs as part of everyday classroom life.

Always in the Loop

Daily newsletters recap your child’s day, and a weekly center-wide newsletter keeps families connected to program updates and community news.

Curiosity-Led Classrooms

Our emergent curriculum follows each child’s interests, giving every classroom its own rhythm and every child room to explore what they love.

The details, made simple.

Toddler Care & Preschool Program Information

Hours & Schedule

Half Day: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Full Day: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
2, 3, 4, or 5 days/week

Tuition Information

2027-28 School Year: August 18, 2027 – June 2, 2028

10 Installments
Registration Fee: $200

Toddler Care: Must be 15 month by 9/1/27
2 years: Must be 2 years by 9/1/27
3 years: Must be 3 years by 9/1/27

Schedule

Toddler
Care

2 years

3 years

2 Half Days

$1,061

$989

$899

3 Half Days

$1,274

$1,187

$1,079

4 Half Days

$1,698

$1,583

$1,439

5 Half Days

$1,857

$1,731

$1,574

2 Full Days

$1,486

$1,385

$1,259

3 Full Days

$2,149

$2,004

$1,821

4 Full Days

$2,547

$2,375

$2,159

5 Full Days

$2,653

$2,474

$2,249

A monthly security fee also applies based on attendance schedule. See our full billing details for more.

Enrollment Process

New to JCYS? Visit our Register page for the full enrollment process.

Register

What To Bring

  • Diapers or pull-ups, if needed
  • Wipes, if needed
  • Diaper Cream*, if needed
  • Water Bottle 
  • Extra Clothing (we suggest 2-3 extra outfits and underwear if your child is no longer wearing diapers or pull-ups) 
  • Closed-toed shoes (to change into if wearing rain boots, sandals, and/or flip-flops)
  • Nap Accessories (i.e. blanket, pillow, lovey, paci) 
  • Sunscreen* and/or bug spray*, if needed

Please label all items with the child’s first and last name.

*Requires a completed form from parent/guardian.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Growing with your family.

Pre-K

4–5 years

Kindergarten readiness through exploration, early literacy, and joyful skill building.

Sunflower Camp

6 Weeks – 4 years

Age-appropriate summer activities continue the play-based learning of the school year.

Program Snapshot

Location

Highland Park

Age Range

15 months – 3 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

Toddlers: Waitlist
2 years: Open
3 years: Open

2027-28 Enrollment Status

Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families


More at Highland Park

Come Experience Toddler Care & Preschool at Highland Park

Schedule a tour, meet our educators, and see how JCYS supports children and families from the very beginning.

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