Michael R. Lutz Family Center – Wicker Park
*For the 2020-21 school year, all JCYS Family Centers are open from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm. Full-day programs run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and half-day programs run from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.*
JCYS Wicker Park provides exceptional early childhood education for children age 15 months 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 toddler care, preschool, and summer camps. In early-2021, we will begin offering infant care for children as young as 6 weeks. Half-day and full-day options are available, as well as 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day schedule options.
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.
Ready to learn more? Email us at wickerpark@jcys.org.
- Infant Care (6 weeks - 15 months) Tuition
- Toddler Care (15 - 24 months) Tuition
- Preschool (2 years) Tuition
- Preschool (3 - 4 years) Tuition
- Register
Infant Care (6 weeks - 15 months) Tuition
| August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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Infant Care Full-Day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| 5 days/week | $2,260 |
Toddler Care (15 - 24 months) Tuition
| August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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Toddler Care Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $837 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,232 |
| 5 days/week | $1,904 |
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Toddler Care Full-Day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $937 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,428 |
| 5 days/week | $2,230 |
Preschool (2 years) Tuition
| August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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Preschool (2 years) Half-Day 9;00 am – 12:00 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $748 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,102 |
| 5 days/week | $1,703 |
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Preschool (2 years) Full-Day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $837 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,277 |
| 5 days/week | $1,994 |
Preschool (3 - 4 years) Tuition
| August 23, 2021 – June 3, 2022 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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Preschool (3 – 4 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $727 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,071 |
| 5 days/week | $1,655 |
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Preschool (3 – 4 years) Full-Day 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $814 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,241 |
| 5 days/week | $1,938 |
Register
Registration for 2021-22 is now open to current families and will open to new families on Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 am.
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.
Michael R. Lutz Family Center
2129 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-2300
wickerpark@jcys.org
Looking for something fun to do with your tot from the safety of home on Saturday mornings? We're collaborating with jBabyChicago for Virtual Parent-Tot Yoga, 1/16 - 2/20. Learn more and register: jcys.org/parent-tot-yoga
Parent & Tot Yoga - jBaby Chicago | JCYS Wicker Park
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Spend a Saturday morning with your tot in a short, fun, and interactive class that combines classic yoga poses with developmentally appropriate play!With our low teacher-to-infant ratio, every child receives individual attention and loving care, and our Reggio-inspired curriculum encourages even the youngest children to learn and grow! Visit jcys.org/wp-infantcare/ to learn more and reserve your spot.
Infant Care Program | JCYS Wicker Park
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In the Infant Care program at JCYS Wicker Park, our experienced, professional staff provide a warm and happy environment for our youngest children. With our low teacher-to-infant ratio, every infant receives individual attention and loving care, and our Reggio-inspired curriculum encourages even the...