JCYS’s early childhood education summer camp and school year programs are open to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. School-age programming ages vary by JCYS Family Center.

Current JCYS Families Registration for 2025-26 is now open!

Please follow the one-step registration process listed below:

Step 1: Complete your registration.

  • Log-in to MyProcare.com using the email address and password associated with your account.
  • Complete the form for the programs you wish to register for.
  • Submit your registration fee. The registration fee is non-refundable.
  • You will receive an email confirming your registration and enrollment.

Community Registration (new families) for 2025-26 opens Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

Please note: If you are not a current family and attempt to register before this date and time, we will not hold your spot, and you will be instructed to re-register at the appropriate time.

Please follow the two-step registration process listed below:

Step 1: Create your profile and submit your application

  • Select the center/location from the menu below.
  • If this is your first time registering for a JCYS program, select the “New JCYS Families – Register” button
  • Go through the steps to create your profile on MyProcare.com
  • Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from the center updating you on your status and next steps.

Step 2: Pre-registration. You will be placed on a temporary waitlist. If your application is approved, you can complete your registration and secure your spot for 2025-26.

  • The center/location will notify you when you can complete your registration.
  • Once you have been contacted, go to MyProcare.com and log in using the same email address and password you created during Step 1.
  • Complete the form for the programs you wish to register for.
  • Submit your registration fee and deposit, if applicable. The registration fee is non-refundable.
  • You will receive an email confirming your registration and enrollment.
Northwest Family Center - Buffalo Grove

Northwest Family Center – Buffalo Grove

Registration for the 2025-26 school year and summer programming is now open to current JCYS families. Registration will open to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

In order 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.

George W. Lutz Family Center - Highland Park

George W. Lutz Family Center – Highland Park

Registration for the 2025-26 school year and summer programming is now open to current JCYS families. Registration will open to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

In order 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.

Iris and Steven Podolsky Family Center - Lincoln Square Ravenswood

Iris and Steven Podolsky Family Center – Lincoln Square Ravenswood

Registration for the 2025-26 school year and summer programming is now open to current JCYS families. Registration will open to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

In order 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.

Michael R. Lutz Family Center - Wicker Park

Michael R. Lutz Family Center – Wicker Park

Registration for the 2025-26 school year and summer programming is now open to current JCYS families. Registration will open to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

In order 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.

JCYS North Suburban Day Camp - Buffalo Grove

JCYS North Suburban Day Camp – Buffalo Grove

Registration for Summer 2025 at JCYS North Suburban Day Camp is now open to current JCYS families. Registration will open to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

In order to complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable, non-transferable registration fee. The registration fee for JCYS North is $50 per child. Your child must be registered for four sessions of JCYS North Suburban Day Camp to participate.

Early Childhood 2025-26 Billing & Payment Cycle
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.