Pre-K in Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Pre-K in Lincoln Square Ravenswood, Chicago
Our Pre-K classroom is a place where children are seen as capable, curious learners, and treated that way. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, teachers follow children’s interests to spark deeper projects, conversations, and discovery, building the confidence, curiosity, and relationships every child needs for what comes next.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Literacy & STEM Through Play
Stories and conversation build a love of language, while counting, sorting, and building with blocks bring math and science to life through hands-on play.
Kindergarten Readiness
Children leave Pre-K with strong literacy and math skills, the ability to follow directions, and the confidence to keep going when something is hard. Kinder Concepts is available as an add-on for extra prep.
Jewish Values & Community
Every Friday brings Shabbat, and every Monday our Judaica Specialist leads Havdalah. Jewish holidays and values come alive through rituals, dancing, and books, so identity feels like something children live, not just learn about.
Learning by Doing
Children build, create, and investigate as teachers follow their curiosity to shape what comes next. If a child is fascinated by bridges, that becomes a project.
The details, made simple.
Pre-K Program Information
Full Day: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
2 (T/Th), 3 (M/W/F), 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 Full Days (T/Th)
$1,344
3 Full Days (M/W/F)
$1,873
5 Full Days (M-F)
$2,401
Pre-K Deposit: Pre-K enrollment requires an additional $1,800 non-refundable deposit. Register before February 1, 2027: deposit due by February 1, 2027. Register after: deposit due at registration. If your child is still enrolled, the deposit is credited toward tuition on April 1, 2028.
A monthly security fee also applies based on attendance schedule. See our full billing details for more.
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WHAT COMES NEXT?
Growing with your family.
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Program Snapshot
Location
Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Age Range
4-5 years
Hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families