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 programs, and summer camp programs.
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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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 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| Infant Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 5 days/week | $2,895 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our Toddler Care program, your child must be at least 15 months by 9/1/26 | |
| Toddler Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,581 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $2,145 |
| 5 days/week | $2,823 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 2-year-old program, your child must be 2 by 9/1/26 | |
| Preschool (2 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,486 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $2,017 |
| 5 days/week | $2,654 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 3-year-old program, your child must be 3 by 9/1/26 | |
| Preschool (3 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,351 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,834 |
| 5 days/week | $2,413 |
| August 19, 2026 – June 4, 2027 | 10 INSTALLMENTS |
|---|---|
| To enroll in our 4-year-old Pre-K program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/26 | |
| Pre-k (4 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm | |
| 2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,351 |
| 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,834 |
| 5 days/week | $2,413 |
Get ready! 2026–27 registration opens at 10:00 am: Nov 11 for current families, Dec 2 for the community. Community registrations before Dec 2 at 10:00 am won’t be held.
Current JCYS Families – Register
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.
If you are enrolling in our Pre-K program, a non-refundable $1,800 deposit per child is also required. Families registering before February 1, 2026, may wait until February 1, 2026, to pay this deposit. Families registering on or after February 1, 2026, will pay the deposit at the time of registration. On April 1, 2027, the $1,800 will be credited toward tuition for children enrolled in the Pre-K program.
| 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. | ||
2129 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-2300
wickerpark@jcys.org
