Toddler Care & Preschool in Wicker Park
Reggio-Inspired Toddler Care & Preschool in Wicker Park, Chicago
Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our toddler and preschool classrooms treat every child as capable, curious, and full of potential. Ages 15 months to 3 years fill each day with energy, laughter, and self-directed learning, with regular enrichment like weekly music and bi-weekly tumbling rounding out the week.
Care Your Family Can Count On, Every Day
What Families Can Expect
Curriculum Built Around Your Child
Teachers plan activities around each child’s interests and developmental stage, weaving in Jewish values alongside physical, social, and pre-academic skills through hands-on, everyday moments.
Shabbat as a Weekly Ritual
Every Friday, our whole school comes together to celebrate Shabbat, giving students a joyful, weekly introduction to Jewish tradition and community.
Play Spaces for Every Age
Two dedicated play spaces, an enclosed rooftop for older children and a ground-level space for our youngest movers, build strength through active, imaginative play.
Support at Every Milestone
As toddlers and preschoolers hit new milestones, our Child and Family Development Specialist works alongside teachers and families, offering guidance tailored to each child’s pace.
The details, made simple.
Toddler Care & Preschool 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
Toddler Care: Must be 15 months by 9/1/27
Preschool 2 years: Must be 2 years by 9/1/27
Preschool 3 years: Must be 3 years by 9/1/27
Schedule
Toddler
Care
Preschool
2 years
Preschool
3 years
2 Full Days (T/Th)
$1,607
$1,498
$1,361
3 Full Days (M/W/F)
$2,321
$2,163
$1,967
5 Full Days (M-F)
$2,975
$2,773
$2,521
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.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Growing with your family.
Sunflower Camp
6 Weeks – 5 years
Age-appropriate summer activities continue the play-based learning of the school year.
Pre-K
4–5 years
Kindergarten readiness through exploration, early literacy, and joyful skill building.
Program Snapshot
Location
Wicker Park
Age Range
15 months – 3 years
Hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Program Type
Full Day
2026-27 Enrollment Status
Toddler Care: Waitlist
Preschool 2 years: Waitlist
Preschool 3 years: Open
2027-28 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families