Schools
North Shore Area Private Day Schools
Baker Demonstration School (Preschool through 8th grade)
201 Sheridan Rd.
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 425-5800
Baker is nationally recognized for educational excellence and serves students in preschool through 8th grade. Our philosophy is rooted in a simple, but powerful idea: an education should do more than help a child excel academically; it should prepare them to thrive throughout life, no matter how different the future may look. While academic excellence is at our core, our hands-on, experiential curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creation, and collaboration.
Kensington School – Founded in 1969 and nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School is a private nursery, preschool and kindergarten serving children and families in the suburbs of Chicago. Locations: Glenview, Hinsdale (coming soon), Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Geneva, Highlands, LaGrange, Naperville, South Naperville, St. Charles, Western Springs, Wheaton. More information: http://kensingtonschool.com/
Montessori School of Lake Forest
13700 West Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 918-1000
Elementary years: ages 6-12
Toddler, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
1985 Pfingsten Rd.
Northbrook, Il 60062
(847) 796-2547
Lake Forest Country Day School
Pre-K – Grade 8 Independent School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Local boarding school, grades 9-12
1500 West Kennedy Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3210
North Shore Country Day School
North Shore Country Day School is a junior kindergarten through 12th grade, college-preparatory school founded in Winnetka, Illinois in 1919
310 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0674
Sacred Heart School is a faith-based community of faculty, parents and staff dedicated to educating the hearts and minds of children from preschool through 8th grade.
1095 Gage Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0005
Lake Forest Day Cares & Preschools
Montessori School of Lake Forest
13700 West Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 918-1000
Lake Forest Country Day School
Pre-K – Grade 8 Independent School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Highland Park Day Cares & Preschools
George W. Lutz Family Center – Highland Park
Offering before and after care, half-day preschool, all day preschool and summer camp
800 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-6001
highlandpark@jcys.org
Highland Park Community Nursery School & Day Care Center
1850 Green Bay Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035
847-432-3301
Highland Park Montessori Schools
Four locations offering private Kindergarten, before and after care, half-day preschool, all day preschool and summer camp:
Montessori Connection West
1731 Deerfield Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-9393
Montessori Connection East
330 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-5106
Glencoe Montessori
556 Vernon Avenue
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5101
Highland Park Montessori
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-3383
Offering half-day preschool and enrichments
686 Red Oak Lane
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-3700
Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool
Offering preschool for ages 3-5
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-8238
Licensed home-based childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Park District of Highland Park
Offering AM and PM full-program enrichments for ages 2-6 M-F
Glencoe Day Cares & Preschools
Highland Park Montessori Schools:
Glencoe Montessori
556 Vernon Avenue
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-5101
Chicago Botanic Garden Nature Preschool
Offering preschool for ages 3-5
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-8238
Glencoe Park Districts Children’s Circle
Offering full-day preschool program for ages 6 weeks – 6 years
For more information on Children’s Circle, contact Jessica Stockl, Early Childhood Program Supervisor, at (847) 835-7533 by email at jstockl@glencoeparkdistrict.com
Glencoe Junior Kindergarten and Nursery School (GJK)
Offering half-day programs: Independent, nonprofit, and play-based preschool dedicated to the unique development of each child.
999 Green Bay Road
Glencoe, IL 60022
847-835-4455
Highland Park/Glencoe Area Faith Based Preschools
Offering early childhood programs including half-day and all-day preschool, enrichment activities and summer camp
300 Revere Dr.
Northbrook, IL 60062
(224) 406-9200
Offering half-day preschool and enrichment programs
840 Vernon Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
Director: Jody Benishay: jbenishay@jccchicago.org
(847) 835-0008
Offering half-day preschool and enrichments
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-8900
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
330 Laurel Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
847-432-1695
Northbrook/Glenview/Deerfield Preschools
Kensington School – Founded in 1969 and nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School is a private nursery, preschool and kindergarten serving children and families in the suburbs of Chicago. Locations: Glenview, Hinsdale (coming soon), Arlington Heights, Elmhurst, Geneva, Highlands, LaGrange, Naperville, South Naperville, St. Charles, Western Springs, Wheaton. More information: http://kensingtonschool.com/
JCC Chicago Early Childhood at ‘Z’ Frank Apachi
Offering half-day preschool and enrichment programs
3050 Woodridge Ln.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Director: Leanne Nathan: lnathan@jccchicago.org
(847) 272-8707
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