Toddler Care & Preschool in Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Toddler Care & Preschool in Lincoln Square Ravenswood, Chicago
Our toddler care and preschool programs welcome children ages 15 months to 3 years into Reggio-inspired classrooms, where teachers follow each child’s curiosity through play, exploration, and discovery. Just steps from Vogle Park, JCYS Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Center also has two large indoor playrooms that give children room to grow, rain or shine.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Curriculum That Follows Curiosity
Rather than a rigid lesson plan, teachers follow each child’s questions and interests, using the classroom itself as a tool for discovery.
Jewish Values & Judaic Life
Every Friday brings Shabbat, and every Monday our Judaica Specialist Rita Weintraub leads Havdalah, filling the week with the holidays, values, and traditions children come to know through song, story, and ritual.
Music & Mindfulness
Weekly sessions with Music Specialist Kaylee Hofman build listening, language, and coordination through song and movement, while biweekly yoga with Busy Little Yogis helps children build focus, body awareness, and tools for managing big feelings.
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
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
Toddler Care: Must be 15 months by 9/1/27
Preschool 2 years: Must be 2 years by 9/1/27
Preschool 3 years: Must be 3 years by 9/1/27
Schedule
Toddler
Care
Preschool
2 years
Preschool
3 years
2 Full Days (T/Th)
$1,586
$1,479
$1,344
3 Full Days (M/W/F)
$2,210
$2,060
$1,873
5 Full Days (M-F)
$2,833
$2,641
$2,401
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 from parent/guardian.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Growing with your family.
Sunflower Camp
6 weeks – 4 years
Age-appropriate summer activities continue the play-based learning of the school year.
Pre-K
4–5 years
Kindergarten readiness through exploration, early literacy, and joyful skill building.
Program Snapshot
Location
Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Age Range
15 months – 3 years
Hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Toddlers: Waitlist
2 years: Waitlist
3 years: Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families