JCYS Wicker Park provides exceptional early childhood education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Our Reggio-inspired classrooms foster children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical growth in a joyful, child-centered environment, and our play-based approach encourages children to develop a lifelong love of learning. We strive to include families of all faiths in our celebration of Jewish culture and traditions.
Our center offers infant care, toddler care, preschool, and summer camp. Half-day and full-day options are available, as well as 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day schedule options are available for toddler care and preschool programming. Currently, we only offer a full-day, 5-day/week schedule for the infant program.
At JCYS Wicker Park, our curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Reggio instructors don’t teach a one-size-fits-all curriculum to every child; they encourage each child to pursue self-directed learning experiences through exploration and play while building healthy relationships with teachers and peers. The Reggio approach also emphasizes the importance of the child’s environment in encouraging active, joyful learning. Drawing on Reggio techniques, JCYS Wicker Park offers a space where all children can develop socially, physically, and intellectually.
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Ready to learn more? Email us at wickerpark@jcys.org.
In our enclosed rooftop play space, children learn and grow through imaginative outdoor play. Our teachers use large loose parts to create physical challenges that build strength and gross motor skills.
The art studio and Loose Parts Library at JCYS Wicker Park give children the freedom to express themselves through art. Students explore open-ended creation using paints, fabric swatches, wood scraps, foam pieces, and other media.
JCYS’s Child and Family Development Specialist partners with teachers and families to ensure your child thrives in the classroom, at home, and beyond.
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| Infant Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 5 days/week | $2,780 |
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our Toddler Care program, your child must be at least 15 months by 9/1/25 | |
| Toddler Care Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,129 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,532 |
| 5 days/week | $2,285 |
| Toddler Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,398 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,936 |
| 5 days/week | $2,689 |
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 2-year-old program, your child must be 2 by 9/1/25 | |
| Preschool (2 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,062 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,441 |
| 5 days/week | $2,149 |
| Preschool (2 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,314 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,820 |
| 5 days/week | $2,528 |
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 3-year-old program, your child must be 3 by 9/1/25 | |
| Preschool (3 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $965 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,310 |
| 5 days/week | $1,953 |
| Preschool (3 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,195 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,654 |
| 5 days/week | $2,298 |
| AUGUST 13, 2025 – JUNE 5, 2026 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 4-year-old Pre-K program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/25 | |
| Pres-K (4 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $965 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,310 |
| 5 days/week | $1,953 |
| Pre-k (4 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,195 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,654 |
| 5 days/week | $2,298 |
Registration for the 2025-26 school year and summer programming is now open!
Current JCYS Families – Register
In order to complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable 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.
*In addition to the $200 non-refundable registration fee, Pre-K registrants will have to pay a deposit to reserve a spot in our program. Families who register before February 1, 2025, will have until February 1, 2025, to pay the $1,800 additional fee. Families registering after February 1 will pay the entire fee at the time of registration. Once you register, a member of our financial staff will call you to set up payment for the deposit in a separate transaction. The deposit is non-refundable but will be applied to your 10th installment (due April 1, 2026) for the 2025-26 school year.
| INSTALLMENT | BILLING CYCLE | PAYMENT CYCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | ||
| 1st Installment | April 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| 2nd Installment | May 15, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
| School Year 2025-26 | ||
| 1st Installment | June 15, 2025 | July 1, 2025 |
| 2nd Installment | July 15, 2025 | August 1, 2025 |
| 3rd Installment | August 15, 2025 | September 1, 2025 |
| 4th Installment | September 15, 2025 | October 1, 2025 |
| 5th Installment | October 15, 2025 | November 1, 2025 |
| 6th Installment | November 15, 2025 | December 1, 2025 |
| 7th Installment | December 15, 2025 | January 1, 2026 |
| 8th Installment | January 15, 2026 | February 1, 2026 |
| 9th Installment | February 15, 2026 | March 1, 2026 |
| 10th Installment | March 15, 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
Our installment plan for Summer 2025 is initially billed on April 15, 2025. Our installment plan for Fall/Spring 2025-2026 is initially billed on June 15, 2025. If registering after our initial bills go out, you will be contacted by your Business Manager regarding adjusted installments.
2129 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-2300
wickerpark@jcys.org
