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 toddler care, preschool, and summer camps. In early-2021, we began 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. Currently, we only offer a 5-day schedule for the infant program.
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.
August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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Infant Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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5 days/week | $2,564 |
August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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To enroll in our Toddler Care program, your child must be at least 15 months by 9/1/23 | |
Toddler Care Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $902 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,377 |
5 days/week | $2,150 |
Toddler Care Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $1,087 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,620 |
5 days/week | $2,529 |
August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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To enroll in our 2-year-old program, your child must be 2 by 9/1/23 |
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Preschool (2 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $802 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,232 |
5 days/week | $1,923 |
Preschool (2 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $949 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,449 |
5 days/week | $2,262 |
August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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To enroll in our 3-year-old program, your child must be 3 by 9/1/23 |
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Preschool (3 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $783 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,196 |
5 days/week | $1,868 |
Preschool (3 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $932 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,407 |
5 days/week | $2,198 |
August 21, 2023 – May 31, 2024 | 10 Monthly Payments |
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To enroll in our 4-year-old program, your child must be 4 by 9/1/23 |
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Pre-K (4 years) Half-Day 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $783 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,196 |
5 days/week | $1,868 |
Pre-K (4 years) Full-Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm |
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2 days/week (Tues/Thurs) | $932 |
3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $1,407 |
5 days/week | $2,198 |
Registration for 2023-24 summer and school year programming is now open!
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. Please read our Financial Policy for information on holding fees for JCYS Infant Care programs. Holding fees are non-refundable.
*New for 2023-24* In addition to the $200 non-refundable registration fee, Pre-K registrants will have to pay a deposit of $1,300 to reserve a spot in our program. Families registering before February 1, 2023, have until February 1, 2023, to pay the deposit. Families registering on or after February 1, 2023, must pay the $1,300 deposit upon registration. Once you register, a member of our financial staff will call you to set up payment for the $1,300 deposit in a separate transaction. The $1,300 deposit is non-refundable but will be applied to your 10th installment (due April 1, 2024) for the 2023-24 school year.
Installment | Billing Cycle | Payment Cycle | Month Covered |
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Summer 2023 | |||
1st Installment | April 15, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | June |
2nd Installment | May 15, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | July |
Fall/Spring 2023-24 | |||
1st Installment | June 15, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | August |
2nd Installment | July 15, 2023 | August 1, 2023 | September |
3rd Installment | August 15, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | October |
4th Installment | September 15, 2023 | October 1, 2023 | November |
5th Installment | October 15, 2023 | November 1, 2023 | December |
6th Installment | November 15, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | January |
7th Installment | December 15, 2023 | January 1, 2024 | February |
8th Installment | January 15, 2024 | February 1, 2024 | March |
9th Installment | February 15, 2024 | March 1, 2024 | April |
10th Installment | March 15, 2024 | April 1, 2024 | May |
Michael R. Lutz Family Center
2129 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(872) 315-2300
wickerpark@jcys.org