Our Pre-K program at JCYS Buffalo Grove is built around a simple belief: children learn best when they feel capable, curious, and connected. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, we follow children’s interests, build on their ideas, and make every day genuinely meaningful.
We see every child as a capable, confident learner with ideas worth pursuing. Children lead their own investigations, work on collaborative projects, and move through a classroom designed to spark curiosity at every turn. Teachers build from children’s interests, helping them problem-solve and grow into independent learners.
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Children learn to express their ideas, listen to others, and work through challenges together. We focus on building a classroom community where every child feels seen, valued, and ready to take on something new.
Literacy, math, and language development are woven into everyday life through play, conversation, and hands-on projects. Children build the focus, fine motor skills, and early reading and writing readiness they need, at a pace that’s right for them. Our Child and Family Development Specialist is also here as a resource for children, teachers, and families, offering guidance and support to help every child thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Jewish values and traditions are part of our daily rhythm; not a separate subject, but a natural part of how we live and learn together. Children explore kindness, responsibility, and community through holidays, everyday moments, and experiences that bring Jewish identity to life.
Children leave Pre-K with strong early literacy and math skills, the ability to engage in structured learning, and the confidence to make friends, ask for help, and keep going when something feels hard. Most importantly, they leave loving learning and that stays with them long after they walk out the door.
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 4-year-old program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/26 | |
| Preschool (4 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $827 |
| 3 days/week | $971 |
| 4 days/week | $1,281 |
| 5 days/week | $1,364 |
| Preschool (4 years) Full-Day 7:15 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week | $1,157 |
| 3 days/week | $1,653 |
| 4 days/week | $1,984 |
| 5 days/week | $2,067 |
Registration for 2026–27 is now open!
Current JCYS Families – Register
To complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable, non-transferable 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.
| INSTALLMENT | BILLING CYCLE | PAYMENT CYCLE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | ||
| 1st Installment | April 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| 2nd Installment | May 15, 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| School Year 2026-27 | ||
| 1st Installment | June 15, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| 2nd Installment | July 15, 2026 | August 1, 2026 |
| 3rd Installment | August 15, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| 4th Installment | September 15, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| 5th Installment | October 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 |
| 6th Installment | November 15, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| 7th Installment | December 15, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| 8th Installment | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| 9th Installment | February 15, 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| 10th Installment | March 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| Our installment plan for Summer 2026 is initially billed on April 15, 2026. Our installment plan for Fall/Spring 2026-27 is initially billed on June 15, 2026. If registering after our initial bills go out, you will be contacted by your Business Manager regarding adjusted installments. | ||
