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Student Registration / Enroll in Early Education

• District 65’s Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center serves children ranging in ages from 0 to 5 years old. You may register for the center’s programs at any point during the calendar year. Below, you will find all of the information needed to register your child for any of the Early Childhood Center programs. Parents and caregivers should complete the four steps outlined below to register their infant or toddler student.

• Complete and submit the “New Student” Registration form and submit complete proof of residency and a copy of the birth certificate.

• A Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center family support staff member will schedule an intake meeting.

• Once the selection process is complete, you will be notified whether your child was selected into a Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood program.

• Once selected, a Family Support Specialist will schedule a meeting for you to complete enrollment.

• Please note – a student’s school start date is 2-3 business days after registration is finalized.

• Register your student today!

  Begin the registration process.

• ¡Registre a su estudiante hoy!

  Comience el proceso de registro.

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  Strong Start to Kindergarten Resources

  Strong Start to Kindergarten documents are designed to help adults support children in learning skills that are important for kindergarten. These documents were developed through Evanston Cradle to Career, with input from District 65 kindergarten educators, preschool educators, parents, equity advocates, and community members. Strong Start to Kindergarten: An Activity Guide for Families and Caregivers (available in English and Spanish) is based on District 65’s Strong Start to Kindergarten Goals for Educators.

  Strong Start to Kindergarten: An Activity Guide for Families and Caregivers (English)

  Strong Start to Kindergarten: An Activity Guide for Families and Caregivers (Spanish)

  Strong Start to Kindergarten Goals for Educators 

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  Registration Forms and Documents

  Frequently requested documents that may be needed to complete the student registration process are located below. While not all of these documents may be necessary to complete registration, they are provided as a resource. If you have questions or concerns about a particular form, please feel free to contact the Registration Team [email protected].

  • D65 Eligibility Process – Infant and Toddlers
  • 30 Day Notice – Birth Certificate Form
  • Birth Certificate Affidavit (DCFS Only)
  • Missing Birth Certificate Affidavit (ENGLISH)
  • Falta la Declaración Jurada del Certificado de Nacimiento (ESPAÑOL)
  • Residency Validation Form (ENGLISH)
  • Residency Validation Form (SPANISH)
  • Residency Verification – Proof of Address (ENGLISH)
  • Verificación de Residencia (ESPAÑOL)
  • McKinney-Vento (Temporary Living Situations) Common Form (ENGLISH)
  • McKinney-Vento (Situaciones de Vivienda Temporal) Forma Común (ESPAÑOL)
  • Permissive Transfer Application

  • Good Standing Affidavit (ENGLISH)
  • Buen Estado de la Declaración Jurada (ESPAÑOL)
  • Consent to Release Records (ENGLISH)
  • Consentimiento para Publicar Registros (ESPAÑOL)
  • ISBE Transfer Form
  • Immunization Form
  • Planned Absence Form (3-9 Days)
  • State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form
  • State of Illinois Proof of Dental Examination Form
  • State of Illinois Eye Examination Report
  • Request to Attend a Home School

   

Cherry: A Play-Based Preschool – Cherry Preschool

Warren W. Cherry Preschool is a partial-day, not-for-profit, non-sectarian early childhood education program that is independent and parent-governed. Established by parents and early childhood educators seeking to create an independent institution that would meet the needs of the community’s young children, Cherry Preschool opened its doors in September of 1992. The school is named after Warren W. Cherry to honor the memory of an outstanding Evanston educator, community leader, and friend of young children. Cherry Preschool is located in a red brick building at 1418 Lake Street in Evanston, one half block east of Penny Park. The school is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Our Goal And How We Put It Into Practice

The mission of Warren W. Cherry Preschool is to provide a developmental early childhood program which offers a safe, consistent, nurturing environment that encourages the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of children. The unique personality, culture, needs, abilities and learning style of each child are accepted and appreciated as the staff and parents work together in the best interest of the children.

Philosophically, Cherry Preschool strives to:

• Develop each child’s positive self image
• Respect each child as a unique individual
• Promote independent and creative thinking
• Teach pro-social behavior
• Provide developmentally appropriate, innovative preschool education in a stimulating and enriching play environment
• Include children who have special needs
• Celebrate diversity
• Implement a curriculum through which children learn to value and accept differences
• Create a sense of support and community for children and their families
• Employ a highly qualified staff of dedicated early childhood educators
• Offer parents the opportunity to be involved not only in the education of their children, but also in the operation and direction of the school

Cherry Preschool lives its values as an early childhood education program through our focus on:

We are a Community of Diverse Learners

Cherry Preschool is committed to providing an inclusive preschool environment where children of all abilities can develop the skills needed to succeed in school.   Our Inclusion Program is designed to support children with developmental differences and disabilities as they learn and grow alongside their classmates.  Learning in an inclusive environment enriches the lives of all children because it models acceptance, respect, and appreciation for individual differences.

Click here to learn more about our Inclusion Program for children with disabilities and developmental differences.

The Cherry Preschool Staff

Teachers are chosen on the basis of academic background and personal commitment to working with young children and their families. The staff is a stable, cohesive, and caring group of educators who are knowledgeable about how children grow, develop and learn and who reflect the values of Cherry Preschool. We consider the experience, quality, and dedication of our staff to be our greatest asset.

Understanding Diversity at Cherry Preschool

“You Can’t Say You Can’t Play” & “Be Fair”
We believe that a diverse school community in which children learn to value and respect themselves and others enriches all our lives. Our task as early childhood educators is to encourage young children to embrace differences. Our goal is for children to feel proud of themselves and their heritage, challenge bias or unfairness when they encounter it, and feel at home in our diverse world. At the preschool level, we do this by creating classroom environments that reflect the families in the group as well as in the greater community. In planning the curriculum and creating the classroom environment, teachers select materials to expose children to a variety of races, cultures, abilities, family structures, ages, and beliefs. We invite families to share their customs, holidays, and celebrations with us. Our approach to holidays is to connect them to the children’s daily lives, to learn about one another from one another, and to approach them in a developmentally appropriate way. For all of these reasons, we have adopted two basic all-school rules at Cherry Preschool. “You can’t say you can’t play” (from the book of the same name by Vivian Paley) helps all children to feel included, safe, and protected. “Be fair” helps all children to stand up for themselves and others to challenge bias and unfairness.

Scholarship Program

An important part of Cherry Preschool’s community outreach effort is to make the preschool accessible to all families regardless of their ability to pay. Cherry Preschool does everything in its power to support its families and keep in school all children who are part of the preschool community. Guidelines and applications for financial assistance are available in the preschool office and on our website. Decisions are made by the Director and Financial Manager and all requests for assistance are kept confidential.

Your Child’s Classroom At Cherry

As a developmental preschool, we believe that play-based early childhood education provides children many opportunities to interact with materials and construct knowledge about their world; increases vocabulary and language comprehension; helps children form better problem solving strategies; stimulates curiosity, imagination and greater innovation; helps children take the perspective of others, learn impulse control and empathy, build longer attention spans and have better social emotional skills. Cherry teachers plan open-ended, play-based activities and experiences to stimulate and challenge children to progress developmentally at their own individual rate. The curriculum explores topics of interest to children. One way teachers accomplish this is through the Project Approach, an in-depth study that employs investigation, observation, and hands-on experiences.

A typical day in the classroom involves, but is not limited to, the following activities:

block play • children’s literature • circle time • creative expression • dramatic play • experiential art •  fine motor activities • indoor gross motor play in our Cherrytown gym or outdoor play (at Penny Park for older children or our private play lot for younger children) • large group activities • manipulative toys • music & singing • painting and playdough • pre-literacy and pre-math activities • science exploration • socialization skills

Community Outreach

Cherry is committed to making a social impact in our community. We invite our families and outside local organizations to help us by referring families who would enrich our preschool by making our community even more diverse and representative of the greater Evanston area.

Preschools in Evanston, IL – Niche

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1. #3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Senior: North Shore is by no doubt an amazing school. While it is small and a bit sheltered, the school culture promotes independence and hard work in their students through rigorous courses and workloads. The school also requires its students to participate in the performing arts and athletics, which allows many students to be forced to develop their leadership skills and personality. MANY of the teachers are of high quality, compassionate, and care about developing relationships with their students. The humanities department is significantly more developed and better than that of STEM. STEM classes only prove to be worth it if it is an AP or required course. I wish North Shore would do better at is encouraging their students to take higher-level courses. The administration will usually discourage their students from taking AP classes based on their previous courses, and make it seem like the students aren’t capable of taking all AP classes if they want to, nor do they even allow them to…. Read 69 reviews

   #3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   North Shore Country Day

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   WINNETKA, IL,

   PK, K-12,

   69 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says North Shore is by no doubt an amazing school. While it is small and a bit sheltered, the school culture promotes independence and hard work in their students through rigorous courses and workloads…..

   Read 69 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 547,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

2. #5 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Parent: Our family came to Roycemore in 8th grade from another independent school in the Chicagoland area. We chose Roycemore because of the small, individual attention each student receives. When my daughter started Roycemore she was quiet and lacked confidence and it made it difficult for her to connect with both her peers and teachers. Once she started at Roycemore she was making friends and building relationships with teachers. My daughter is now an upper school student at Roycemore. She is involved in the yearbook, student government, plays a sport and is involved in numerous other clubs and activities. She has blossomed into a confident, intelligent young person with a bright future and I credit this confidence and growth to the nurturing environment Roycemore offers. She has found her voice and a love for learning. We are so grateful to be a part of the Roycemore community!… Read 149 reviews

   #5 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   Roycemore School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   EVANSTON, IL,

   PK, K-12,

   149 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says Our family came to Roycemore in 8th grade from another independent school in the Chicagoland area. We chose Roycemore because of the small, individual attention each student receives. When my….

   Read 149 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 244,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,

3. #7 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Senior: It’s a small school. Everyone knows each other. It’s very much a community of foreigners in Chicago. However, there are Americans. Students always come out of my school as bilingual in French and English. I myself am and have also learned German. It’s a great opportunity for all children. They have two programs once you reach high school: the IB program and the Bac program. Both are wonderful. My sister has graduated from the IB program and I will graduate from the Bac program later this year. However, this is a very small school. Don’t come here if you’re searching for the stereotypical high school experience with football and homecoming. I, however, have loved my school as I have gone here since I was three years old. The teachers are all very accommodating and will know you by name even years after teaching you. It’s a very nice environment to grow up in. It can feel stifling at times with the small size. I recommend this school for the bilingual experience!… Read 18 reviews

   #7 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   Lycée Français de Chicago

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   CHICAGO, IL,

   PK, K-12,

   18 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

   Featured Review: Senior says It’s a small school. Everyone knows each other. It’s very much a community of foreigners in Chicago. However, there are Americans. Students always come out of my school as bilingual in French and….

   Read 18 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 790,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

5. #9 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Parent: CHA’s Christ-centered culture, and its heart for Christ and for His Kingdom uniquely permeate all aspects of the community! The staff, faculty, administrators are earnestly seeking God and serving Him faithfully – they regard their work at CHA as a ministry that God have called them into, rather than just a daily job. They intentionally model Christ for the students in everything and in various ways. It’s so incredible and a tremendous blessing to have such kind of life-to-life discipleship taking place every day inside and outside of classrooms. Their Christ-like love, kindness, and care have touched and impacted many students and families, ourselves included. … Read 101 reviews

   #9 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   Christian Heritage Academy

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   NORTHFIELD, IL,

   PK, K-12,

   101 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says CHA’s Christ-centered culture, and its heart for Christ and for His Kingdom uniquely permeate all aspects of the community! The staff, faculty, administrators are earnestly seeking God and serving….

   Read 101 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 421,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

6. #14 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Parent: My kids love going to school and as a parent, that is great! Family and friends (many with kids of their own) often remark on the character of my kids. I know CWS plays a huge role in their being such good citizens of the world, kind people, and critical thinkers…. Read 38 reviews

   #14 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   Chicago Waldorf School

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   IL,

   PK, K-12,

   38 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

   Featured Review: Parent says My kids love going to school and as a parent, that is great! Family and friends (many with kids of their own) often remark on the character of my kids. I know CWS plays a huge role in their being….

   Read 38 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A+,

   Students: 366,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

7. #123 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois

   • Skokie, IL•

   • Public School•

   • PK, K-8

   #123 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

   East Prairie Elementary School

   Public School,

   SKOKIE, IL,

   PK, K-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: A,

   Students: 498,

8. #34 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois

   Sophomore: I love Logos Christian Academy! Great Romanian Christian school! Teachers are great and care about you individually as a person. … Read 9 reviews

   #34 Best Private K-12 Schools in Illinois.

   Logos Christian Academy

   Blue checkmark.

   Private School,

   NILES, IL,

   PK, K-12,

   9 Niche users give it an average review of 2.9 stars.

   Featured Review: Sophomore says I love Logos Christian Academy! Great Romanian Christian school! Teachers are great and care about you individually as a person..

   Read 9 reviews.

   Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

   Students: 222,

   Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

9. Old Orchard Junior High School

   Skokie School District No. 68, IL,

   PK, 6-8,

   Overall Niche Grade: B+,

   Students: 685,

10. Parent: I cannot say enough great things about Sacred Heart. My oldest son has been at SHS for six years now, and my younger one is just finishing his Kindergarten year. In a year with a great deal of stress and uncertainty, SHS and its staff have been a rock for my kids and our family. From the onset of COVID, teachers and staff quickly pivoted to make sure our kids continued receiving the best possible education while also addressing each child’s emotional needs. The school followed the science and instituted strict protocols that allowed our kids to conduct in-person learning for the entire 2020-21 school year, minus a few weeks of remote learning. We are so grateful. Aside from this crazy year, our experience here has been phenomenal. I have both an anxiety-ridden perfectionist and a reluctant reader. Both “issues” were addressed in a positive, loving and creative manner within six weeks of them entering SHS, instilling a love of learning in my kiddos. I can’t thank the school enough!… Read 26 reviews

    Sacred Heart Schools Chicago – The Academy and Hardey Prep

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I cannot say enough great things about Sacred Heart. My oldest son has been at SHS for six years now, and my younger one is just finishing his Kindergarten year. In a year with a great deal of stress….

    Read 26 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 634,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

12. Parent: Safe school, very friendly and caring staff, and excellent instruction! My three children attended SAC and we always felt satisfied with their instruction and positive environment. Encourage parents to explore the school for it’s academic instruction and diverse culture…. Read 17 reviews

    Science Academy of Chicago

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    MOUNT PROSPECT, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    17 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Safe school, very friendly and caring staff, and excellent instruction! My three children attended SAC and we always felt satisfied with their instruction and positive environment. Encourage parents….

    Read 17 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 260,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

13. Parent: St. John’s provides a wonderful Christian education with a rigorous curriculum for its students. We have been a part of the St John’s family since our kids were 3. Right now, we have a 5th and 7th grader. We couldn’t be happier with the education our children have received. The teachers, staff, and administration are very caring and put the kids first. We love St John’s and will be sad when our children graduate. They’ve had a wonderful upbringing and school experience within St John’s!… Read 10 reviews

    St. John’s Lutheran School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says St. John’s provides a wonderful Christian education with a rigorous curriculum for its students. We have been a part of the St John’s family since our kids were 3. Right now, we have a 5th and 7th….

    Read 10 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 147,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

14. Parent: What first attracted us to Queen of Angels was the school’s bridge program. The bridge program is a preschool class for 2 year olds that was difficult to find outside of a daycare center. The bridge program was fantastic. We now have three children in the school ranging from 4th to kindergarten. The education at Queens is outstanding, which clearly table stakes when it comes to picking a school. What is so special about Queens though is the community. I really like my kids’ friends and both other parents and the school have high expectations for the kids. For example, the school mascot is a Knight and my kids are given “Noble Knight” awards when a teacher witnesses them doing something to help another student or otherwise showing kindness to others. Plus I have made some many great friends as well through the school through fun traditions like trivia night, Harvest Jam, and countless other events both school sponsored and otherwise. It is a great place!… Read 12 reviews

    Queen of Angels Elementary School

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    12 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says What first attracted us to Queen of Angels was the school’s bridge program. The bridge program is a preschool class for 2 year olds that was difficult to find outside of a daycare center. The….

    Read 12 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 470,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

15. Parent: Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) has done a FABULOUS job both during the summer (preparing for school) and the school year. They were 100% prepared for school with cohort groups and all classrooms were prepared in every detail the first day of school this year. OLPH has been wonderful since the first day home in March last school year. They switched to e-learning over 1 weekend! As a substitute teacher, I can tell you OLPH has gone above and beyond parents expectations. This $ should go to the staff for their hard work!… Read 32 reviews

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    GLENVIEW, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) has done a FABULOUS job both during the summer (preparing for school) and the school year. They were 100% prepared for school with cohort groups and all classrooms….

    Read 32 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 797,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

16. Parent: The quality of educational at the Academy, the caliber of faculty and the hospitality of the staff/administration are all exemplary.
    We enrolled our daughter in the Academy’s summer program after receiving a referral from another parent in the area and the experience was amazing. Every afternoon upon returning from the Academy, our daughter would describe all of the engaging activities from her classes (e.g. abacus math, pottery, international cooking) with unabated enthusiasm. After the summer program concluded, her interest in these activities persisted and her curiosity to learn more flourished. I’m convinced that her experience at the Academy had a fundamental impact on both her perception of learning and her overall cognitive development. I’m convinced it is part of the reason she has performed so well in her public school (I was amazed that her Math score on the MAP test ranked in the top 2%). Just wish that I could transfer my daughter to this amazing institution full-time!… Read 18 reviews

    Science & Arts Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    DES PLAINES, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    18 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The quality of educational at the Academy, the caliber of faculty and the hospitality of the staff/administration are all exemplary. We enrolled our daughter in the Academy’s summer program after receiving a referral from another parent in the area and the experience was amazing. Every afternoon upon returning from the Academy,….

    Read 18 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 265,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

17. Parent: When my family first arrived at Baker, we had a very shy 3 year old boy on our hands. He was our first, and both my husband and I were nervous to leave our sweet little guy for a whole day! Today, he is 7, and wow does he love school. He is confident, secure, and can’t wait to see his teachers and classmates every day. When it came time to send his younger brother to PreK, the decision was a no-brainer. The boys reading skills, numeracy, love of learning, have come so easily and naturally. Their kindness and comfort around peers and adults alike demonstrates how the Baker staff and faculty support a community of respect for others. Every person at Baker is encouraged to be themselves, and accept others as they are. The hands on experiential learning shows up every day in our house . Even in the midst of distance learning, the kids stayed totally engaged. With the support of two very committed kindergarten teachers we even managed to hatch chicks at home! I can’t say enough!… Read 47 reviews

    Baker Demonstration School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    WILMETTE, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says When my family first arrived at Baker, we had a very shy 3 year old boy on our hands. He was our first, and both my husband and I were nervous to leave our sweet little guy for a whole day! Today, he….

    Read 47 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 190,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,

18. Parent: A school with dedicated and hard-working teachers. The parents are warm, big-hearted, and welcoming. A great community of people!… Read 14 reviews

    Northside Catholic Academy

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says A school with dedicated and hard-working teachers. The parents are warm, big-hearted, and welcoming. A great community of people!.

    Read 14 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 343,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

19. Niche User: There is a commitment at The Academy to building a community that is joyful, intentional and inclusive of all students from all faiths. Here you will find an academic program that is rigorous, with exceptional leadership and faculty that embrace the belief that all children are capable of learning…. Read 8 reviews

    The Academy at St. Joan of Arc

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    EVANSTON, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    8 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 8 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says There is a commitment at The Academy to building a community that is joyful, intentional and inclusive of all students from all faiths. Here you will find an academic program that is rigorous, with….

    Read 8 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 255,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

20. Parent: The PJ23 community has been a wonderful school family! Our children have attended the preschool and we will continue their invaluable faith education into primary school. The preschool teachers are caring, thoughtful, easily accessible and outright AMAZING! I cannot imagine a more robust or loving environment for our kids to get prepared for Kindergarten and learn critical skills such as teamwork, kindness and emotional awareness. I am constantly inspired by the energy, creativity and care that these educators bring to young children. School administrators are responsive, accessible and faith driven.
    Contrary to another review, it occurs to me that most families feel the implementation of research based Social Emotional Learning at all levels better prepares students to be thoughtful, inclusive and wise contributors to society. Just as Jesus cared for underrepresented and marginalized groups, PJ23 embraces the responsibility that education plays in doing the same…. Read 16 reviews

    Pope John XXIII School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    EVANSTON, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    16 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says The PJ23 community has been a wonderful school family! Our children have attended the preschool and we will continue their invaluable faith education into primary school. The preschool teachers are…Contrary to another review, it occurs to me that most families feel the implementation of research based Social Emotional Learning at all levels better prepares students to be thoughtful, inclusive….

    Read 16 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 246,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

21. Parent: We love Countryside! The teachers here genuinely care about our children and love to teach. The blended age classrooms allow our children to seamlessly move up a grade level in areas of strengths, and receive extra support in areas of weakness allowing them to thrive. Our children are visual learners, and there is so much hands-on learning to instill the subject matter. The students are taught and encouraged to help other students, be mentors to younger students, take care of the classroom, and gain confidence and independence with an increase in responsibilities. CDS helps the whole child, and has instilled a love of learning into our children…. Read 5 reviews

    Countryside Day School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    NORTHBROOK, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    5 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We love Countryside! The teachers here genuinely care about our children and love to teach. The blended age classrooms allow our children to seamlessly move up a grade level in areas of strengths,….

    Read 5 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 170,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

22. Parent: City Day has had a transformative impact on our son. He disliked school before we enrolled him at City Day. Within days of starting there (as a fourth-grader), his confidence and mood improved exponentially. The teachers are demanding, and also smart, caring and attentive. The program mixes traditional academics with innovative tech/design experiences and numerous field trips. The campus is a delight. We couldn’t be happier or more grateful to have found this learning community!… Read 14 reviews

    Chicago City Day School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says City Day has had a transformative impact on our son. He disliked school before we enrolled him at City Day. Within days of starting there (as a fourth-grader), his confidence and mood improved….

    Read 14 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 127,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

23. Parent: We’ve been at St. Ben’s from preschool to 5th grade and can’t say enough amazing things about the school, the administration, and the community! The school is a good size and therefore has more resources than we found at other local schools. The facilities lend a lot of space and is a safe and inviting environment for the kids, the website/communication with parents is top notch and the community is strong. We’re extremely happy with St. Benedict Prep…. Read 9 reviews

    St. Benedict Preparatory School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We’ve been at St. Ben’s from preschool to 5th grade and can’t say enough amazing things about the school, the administration, and the community! The school is a good size and therefore has more….

    Read 9 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 662,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

24. Parent: We have been at SMS for about 7 years and couldn’t be happier. The dedication of everyone at the school is unmatched. The IB model is preparing our kids to be strong and engaged learners who think outside of the box. We really appreciate the community and diversity at the school, but above all are most impressed by the education our kids receive on a daily basis. The small class sizes and dedicated teachers allow each child to work to achieve their best – whether they be more advanced and needing to be challenged or if they need a little bit more help to reach their goals. We couldn’t imagine our kids going to school anywhere else!… Read 24 reviews

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    Matthias IB World School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    24 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says We have been at SMS for about 7 years and couldn’t be happier. The dedication of everyone at the school is unmatched. The IB model is preparing our kids to be strong and engaged learners who think….

    Read 24 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Students: 325,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

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26. Parent: Blue ribbon award winning school. Vibrant administration who looks fro new ways to keep students engaged. Have three children at Saint Juliana and incredibly happy with each of their experiences. Faculty are responsive to questions and concerns. Many after school opportunities for students. Families are welcoming to new parishioners. As we were new to the area, we are so happy to find Saint Juliana!. .. Read 8 reviews

    St. Juliana School

    Private School,

    CHICAGO, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Blue ribbon award winning school. Vibrant administration who looks fro new ways to keep students engaged. Have three children at Saint Juliana and incredibly happy with each of their experiences. ….

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    Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

    Students: 497,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

27. Elizabeth Meyer School

    Skokie School District No. 73-5, IL,

    PK, K,

    Students: 154,

28. Parent: SPC is at the place to be! Our family started at SPC 16 years ago with our oldest daughter in Pre-K, since that teary eye day the three sisters have followed suit, currently we have two remaining daughters there and they love it, we love it, and the older sisters have loved it. The teachers and staff are excellent academically, and are very caring for our children. The girls speak fondly about each and every teacher they have had. Having a kid in college and high school now, we see that they were very prepared for both experiences. You will not be disappointed with your choice here…. Read 16 reviews

    St. Paul of the Cross School

    Blue checkmark.

    Private School,

    PARK RIDGE, IL,

    PK, K-8,

    16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says SPC is at the place to be! Our family started at SPC 16 years ago with our oldest daughter in Pre-K, since that teary eye day the three sisters have followed suit, currently we have two remaining….

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    Students: 698,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

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Description:

Ms. Bethany’s School of Cooking is an online cooking school that is growing to in-person classes as well! I’m here to teach the next generation to be confident cooks.
I offer virtual classes, summer campsas well as local in-home birthday parties and private events. I offer an array of menu options for ages as young as 5 and up….

Recent Review:

My daughter took a cooking class Miss Bethany offered for children. Anyone with young children knows how hard it can be to keep them engaged and still having fun! Miss Bethany did a wonderful job communicatingwith the groups of 6/7 year olds. She broke down the steps of the recipe into manageable parts and gave lots of encouragement along the way. And bonus at the end you get a delicious treat! Miss Bethany is creative, patient, and excellent with children! My daughter is really looking forward to taking another one of her classes in the future….

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Description:

We provide an environment for infants, toddlers and preschoolers where learning is a joyous process.
We engage children with daily activities that stimulate their senses while enhancing their physical,intellectual and emotional development.
We are guided by the alphabet as we discover the world around us. Our world becomes alive as we….
*dance to music from Bach to Vivaldi;
*paint our own renditions of Audubon’s birds to Van Gogh’s Sunflowers;
*fall into a drowsy nap while listening to poetry from Shakespeare to Lewis Carrroll;
*explore nature in woods on property.
Our ratio is 3:8
3 teachers with a maximum of 8 children.
Our home daycare sits on a certified wooded preserve in the historic district of southeast Evanston, located 1 block from the lake.
Licensed through Illinois with DCFS and the City of Evanston.
Visit our website for more details!
Evanstondaycare.com…

Unity Preschool

827 Foster St, Evanston, IL 60201

Starting at $0/wk

Description:

Unity Preschool is a nonprofit, developmental preschool that has served Evanston and surrounding communities for more than 50 years. We are conveniently located in a bright, open, ground floor space on FosterStreet just west of Sherman Avenue.
Our primary aim is to create a warm, inviting environment for children ages 2 through 5 to develop socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Through an emphasis on building relationships with other children and adults in a happy, safe and stimulating setting, we strive to foster a positive self-image for the child.
Unity Preschool works to encourage learning and experimentation in the context of play while providing a comfortable, fun, and safe transition from home to school….

Right At School

990 Grove Street Suite 500, Evanston, IL 60201

Costimate: $283/wk

Description:

Right At School provides meaningful before- and after-school enrichment programs located right at your child’s school. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to healthy living.
We haveschool-based programs at the following Evanston/Skokie schools:
Bessie Rhodes – After school until 6 pm.
King Arts – After school until 6 pm.
Kingsley – Before & After school until 6 pm.
Lincoln – Before & After school until 6 pm.
Lincolnwood – After school until 6 pm.
Orrington – Before & After school until 6 pm.
Willard – After school until 6 pm….

Description:

At Steve & Kates, we believe that when you trust kids, they develop the confidence to trust themselves, and learn to use their own judgment. So we built a summer camp that puts kids in charge. Because unliketraditional schools, summer gives us the freedom to reinvent learning in a way that allows kids to make their own choices and, of course, a few mistakes along the way.
Driven by this belief, we’ve built our summer camp to put kids in the driver’s seat of a world of possibilities. So whether your child is a natural-born storyteller with a love for animation, or a budding chef, or a hacker-in-training, or a dance machine, they can dive into their passions in a world free from adult judgments and expectations. …

Description:

Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

Description:

At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educationalphilosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond….

Description:

In 1965, Chiaravalle Montessori School was founded by nine couples that aim to provide a Montessori education for children. Through the years, this school have received a lot of accreditations and licenses.This educational institution serves children ages six months to fourteen years of age. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m….

Green Pre-school

Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

Starting at $325/hr

Description:

Green Preschool is a licensed home-based daycare located in Evanston, Illinois. It offers an early childhood program that specializes in providing full-time and part-time child care and education for childrenages six weeks to three years. The school provides beautiful classroom environment with child-friendly furnishings, wooden toys, nature-based play materials, living plants, art, and photographs. Operating hours is 8:00am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday….

Description:

Covenant Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to help developsocial/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant Nursery School also offers enrichment programs, early drop-off and summer camps….

Description:

Northminster Nursery School is a non-profit, non-sectarian, private developmental nursery school based in Evanston, Illinois. The school utilizes a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach to helpdevelop social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language skills of children. Covenant Nursery School also offers enrichment programs, early drop-off and summer camps. Additionally, music, gym, and healthy living classes are offered here….

Description:

School for Little Children located in Evanston, IL is an NAEYC accredited. It has been providing child care and preschool services for 80 years. They accept children ages 2 to 5 years old. They provide NAEYCcurriculum based programs that are designed to enhance and develop your child’s social, cognitive, language and motor development….

Description:

Little Lambs Daycare provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Evanston, Illinois, for preschool kids. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical andrecreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible….

Roycemore School

1200 Davis St, Evanston, IL 60201

Starting at $15380/flat

Description:

Roycemore School, located at 1200 Davis St., Evanston, Ilinois, caters to the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs of children ages three to five years old. It offers structured and unstructuredactivities to allow children to learn in a fun and meaningful way. Additionally, extended care is provided by the school. Its operational hours is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m….

Cherry Preschool

1418 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201

Starting at $5527/wk

Description:

Cherry Preschool is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian early childhood education provider located in Evanston, Illinois. The school was established in 1992 and licensed by the Illinois Department of Children andFamily Services and accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. Cherry Preschool accepts children ages 2 to 4 years old as well as children with special needs….

Description:

The Barbereux School in Evanston, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 AM to 6 PM and specializes in children ages three to six years old. The school is NAEYC accredited and offers a developmentallyappropriate play-based curriculum children in Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade. …

Description:

Midwest Montessori School located in Evanston, IL operates Mondays through Fridays from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and specializes in children ages three to six years old. The center offers Early Childhood,Kindergarten, Full Day, Half Day, and Summer Camp programs….

Description:

Pope John XXIII Preschool located in Evanston, IL is an early childhood center specializing in children from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities such asViolin and Strings, Chess Club, Piano, Yoga Classes, Spelling Bee Team, and more….

Description:

Dist 65 School Age Ccc-Willard provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Evanston, Illinois, for kids of all ages. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physicaland recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their child the best start possible….

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FAQs for finding preschools in Evanston

In 2022 what types of preschool can I find near me in Evanston, IL?

There are two main types of preschool programs you can send your kids to in Evanston, IL. The first is a full-time preschool program that usually works well for parents working full-time shifts. The second is a part-time preschool program where you can enroll your child for 2-3 days per week and typically choose between a morning or afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child. You can also check your options in Evanston, IL for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

What should I look for in a good preschool program in Evanston, IL?

When you begin looking for preschools in Evanston, IL ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child’s needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Evanston, IL.

How can I find a preschool near me in Evanston, IL?

There are currently 93 preschools in Evanston, IL on Care.com and you can filter these local results by distance from your zip code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Evanston, IL who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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Doorways to Learning District 65 Family Center Evans n/Skokie School nSkokie

Eligibility is determined by the family’s economic status, giving preference to those in most financial need. The program is operated under federal performance standards for education, health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, program governance, parent involvement, social services,

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EvanstonSkokie School District 65 Doorways to Learning Family Center Evans n/Skokie nSkokie

Eligibility is determined by the family s economic status, giving preference to those in most financial need. The program is operated under federal performance standards for:EducationHealthNutritionMental healthDisabilitiesP

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Doorways to Learning-District 65 Family Center

Early Head Start Application FormIf you are interested in enrolling your child in a CNE EHS program, please complete and submit the application below. Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you within 24 to 48 hours.

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Family Child Care Connections

Early Head Start Application FormIf you are interested in enrolling your child in a CNE EHS program, please complete and submit the application below. Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility and an Enrollment Specialist will contact you within 24 to 48 hours.

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Infant Welfare Society of Evanston–Baby Toddler Nursery

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Infant Welfare Society of Evanston–Teen Baby Nursery

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Evanston Daycare & Preschool | Staff & Pictures

Little Green Tree House in Evanston is our first suburban location. We are located on beautiful Central Street just west of Northwestern University’s campus and situated amongst the thriving shops and boutiques of this village-like area. This location is over 10,000 square feet and has wonderful natural light in each classroom, a large indoor play space as well as an attached outdoor playground.

LGTH Evanston is full with a waitlist in our Infant & Toddler programs.

We have very limited availability for 2 year olds, 3 year olds and Pre-K.

Our Enrollment team would be happy to add you to our waitlist or talk further about availability! Please contact us for more info!

Contact Betsy Taylor to schedule a tour!

Krystle Marquez, Director

Hello! My Name is Krystle, but most of the kids call me Ms. Stel. I have been a part of the LGTH community for the last 4 years and teaching for the last 10.I am a California native and transplant to Chicago in 2012. I graduated from Long Beach State University and recently finished my degree in Children’s Psychology and Art Therapy at National Louis University. I have worked with children of all ages and in many different settings, including babysitting, summer camp as well as in the both Montessori and traditional classroom settings for the last 9 years. For the last 10 years, I have exclusively worked in 2-year-old classrooms. When I’m not at LGTH I enjoy adventuring with my Fiancé and my dog Achilles. I enjoy crafting, game nights with friends, off-roading in our Jeep, and camping. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with you and your family!

Shirley Stevens, Assistant Director

Hi everyone, my name is Shirley Stevens, and I am pleased to serve as Assistant Director at Little Green Treehouse! I’ve had 8 years of experience in the field of education, as well as working as a volunteer with children at different after-school and outreach programs. I’ve had 4 years of professional experience working as both an Assistant and Lead Teacher with various age groups from infants to 5 years of age. I am a graduate of Eastern Illinois University where I obtained my FCS degree with a concentration in Family Services. After receiving my Bachelors, I’m currently on track to achieve my master’s degree in May 2023. My current program of study is in Child Development with a concentration in Administration. After obtaining my master’s, I’ll be looking forward to applying for my Doctorate or other certificate programs in Education. Working at Little Green Treehouse has been an impactful experience. I look forward to continuing to support our Director Krystle, the staff, and establishing meaningful relationships with you and your children!

Ryan Allen, Senior Managing Director

My name is Ryan. I received a Child Development degree from Ellis University in 2009. I went back to school the summer of 2015 to achieve my Director Credentials from Harold Washington. I began my career in daycare back in 2005 and have experience working with every age group. I moved into management in 2015 and opened, directed, and managed 7 locations with my previous company. As a Senior Managing Director, I believe that communication with staff is key in creating a positive and effective workplace. I consider myself to be an open, honest, and fair leader. I also believe that a strong, personal, and open relationship with parents is vital for the success of your child, the staff, and the center. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling as far and often as possible. My friends and I take full advantage of Chicago summers, enjoying concerts, street fests, and my favorite restaurant, The Dock at Montrose.

Betsy Taylor, Enrollment Administrator

Hello! My name is Betsy Taylor. I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. During my sophomore year at Stanford, I studied abroad at Oxford University with the Stanford-in-Oxford program and fell in love with the UK! After graduating, I lived in London for many years. The last place I lived in London was in Borough on the South Bank which was a stones-throw from Borough Market, the National Theatre and the Tate Modern! I have been with Little Green Tree House for almost 11 years, and it has been my absolute pleasure to help so many families join LGTH over the last decade! I have enjoyed getting to know each and every one of our wonderful parents and children. Early Childhood Education is my passion, and our talented teachers are a daily inspiration. Hearing “Miss Betsy” as I walk down the hallway will never cease to bring me sunshine on the rainiest of days! I can’t wait to welcome you and your child to the Little Green Tree House family! Come grow and learn with us!

Kaija Olson, Enrollment Assistant

Hi! My name is Kaija Olson and I grew up in Stillwater, Minnesota but moved to Chicago IL during the spring of 2019. I attended college at Whitworth University and Hope College where I studied communications and violin performance. Before coming to Little Green Tree House, I worked for several preschool companies as a teacher and parent relations guide in Chicago. I have loved seeing the amazing opportunities that ECE can provide for all age groups, infants-Pre-K. Since joining the Enrollment team at LGTH in 2021, I have immensely enjoyed the opportunity to welcome new prospective families and children. Outside of LGTH, I love to explore the city, try new recipes, go to concerts and paint in my free time.

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