Pre-K in Wicker Park
Reggio-Inspired Pre-K in Wicker Park, Chicago
Our Pre-K classroom is full of big thinkers and bold questions, where children follow their curiosity through long-term explorations that weave academics into everyday life. Every child arrives with ideas worth taking seriously, and this final year at JCYS Wicker Park meets them there, grounded in Jewish values, community, and genuine excitement about learning.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
The Reggio Emilia Approach
Children express themselves through building, drawing, storytelling, and movement, in a classroom designed to invite curiosity and deeper exploration.
Learning Through Exploration
Teachers build long-term projects from what children are curious about, weaving literacy, math, and science naturally into the work rather than treating academics as a separate activity.
Jewish Values & Community
Community Shabbat, challah baking, and Monday Havdalah ground each week in Jewish tradition, while neighborhood connections build a sense of belonging beyond the classroom.
Kindergarten Readiness
Children leave Pre-K with a strong foundation in literacy, math, and the thinking skills that make learning stick, along with a love of their Jewish identity and the confidence to show up fully wherever they go next. For additional kindergarten prep, Kinder Concepts is available as a supplemental enrichment program.
The details, made simple.
Pre-K Program Information
Full Day: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
2 (T/Th), 3 (M/W/F), or 5 days/week
2027-28 School Year: August 18, 2027 – June 2, 2028
10 Installments
Registration Fee: $200
Pre-K: Must be 4 years by 9/1/27
Schedule
Pre-K
2 Full Days (T/Th)
$1,361
3 Full Days (M/W/F)
$1,967
5 Full Days (M-F)
$2,521
Pre-K Deposit: Pre-K enrollment requires an additional $1,800 non-refundable deposit. Register before February 1, 2027: deposit due by February 1, 2027. Register after: deposit due at registration. If your child is still enrolled, the deposit is credited toward tuition on April 1, 2028.
A monthly security fee also applies based on attendance schedule. See our full billing details for more.
New to JCYS? Visit our Register page for the full enrollment process.
Please label all items with the child’s first and last name.
*Requires a completed form from parent/guardian.
Program Snapshot
Location
Wicker Park
Age Range
4-5 years
Hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families