Registration

Register for JCYS

At JCYS, enrolling is just the first step in a journey of small steps and big discoveries. Explore registration options for infant care, toddler care, preschool, and pre-k below.

Current Families

New Families

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Current JCYS Families

Log in to MyProcare to complete your registration and secure your spot. Registration for Summer 2027 and the 2027-28 school year opens November 17 at 10:00 am.

New to JCYS?

The Enrollment Process

Pre-registration is open year-round. Registration to secure a spot for Summer 2027 and the 2027-28 school year opens to new families on December 1 at 10:00 am.

Step 1: Pre-Registration

Find your center below and click the corresponding registration link
Create your profile and complete your application through Procare
Once submitted, you’ll be placed on a temporary waitlist and receive an email with your status and next steps

Step 2: Registration

Once approved, you’ll be notified by email when you can complete registration
Log in to MyProcare.com using the same email and password from Step 1
Complete the form for your program(s) and submit your registration fee and any applicable deposit
After paying the fee, click “Submit Registration”
You’ll receive a confirmation email

Step 3: Get Ready for Your First Day!

Watch for a welcome email with everything you need to know before day one

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New Families

Good to Know

Registration Fees

Registration fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and due upon enrollment. Infant care, toddler care, and preschool programming is $200 per child; camp programming is $100 per child ($50 for JCYS North). Additional fees may apply, including an infant program holding fee and a Pre-K deposit at our city centers. See our full Financial Policy for details.

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Buffalo Grove

Highland Park

Lincoln Square Ravenswood

Wicker Park

Buffalo Grove

Highland Park

Lincoln Square Ravenswood

Wicker Park

Register for JCYS

Current JCYS Families

The Enrollment Process

Step 1: Pre-Registration

Step 2: Registration

Step 3: Get Ready for Your First Day!

New Families

Buffalo Grove

Highland Park

Lincoln Square Ravenswood & Big City Day Camp

Wicker Park

JCYS North Suburban Day Camp

Registration Fees