North Shore 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/
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
Lake Forest Country Day School
Pre-K – Grade 8 Independent School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
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
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
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8. Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
Lake Forest Country Day School
Pre-K – Grade 8 Independent School
145 South Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Montessori School of Lake Forest
13700 West Laurel Drive
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 918-1000
Highland Park Day Cares & Preschools
Park District of Highland Park
Introducing ParkSchool Sprouts (2’s), Saplings (3’s), and Mighty Oaks (4’s). ParkSchool combines the best of our popular programs along with STREAM (Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) educational methods, that provides your child with a new level of learning and discovery. Come explore an amazing fresh approach to the childhood enrichment experience.
Location: West Ridge Center
636 Ridge Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
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.
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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