THREE-YEAR OLD
Preschool Juniors (2-hour class) offers young children their first independent learning and social experience. The first-year curriculum introduces classroom routines, social skills and age-appropriate lesson son letters, shapes and colors. Activities include art, music, movement games and motor skill development. Students also enjoy two field trips and a few local outings.
Students must be 3 by September 1, 2026 and toilet trained.
FOUR-YEAR OLD
Preschool Seniors (2.5-hour class) builds on the foundation from the previous year, further developing learning and social skills. The curriculum includes more writing, lowercase letters and numbers up to 20, with a strong focus on kindergarten readiness. Students enjoy two field trips, a few local outings and a graduation ceremony.
Students must be 4 by September 1, 2026 and toilet trained.
PRESCHOOL SENIORS ONLY
Preschool Plus (1.5-hour class) offers Preschool Seniors an extended day with lunch and extra learning fun. Designed for kids ready for a Kindergarten-like setting. Plus explores exciting themes like Under the Sea, Around the U.S.A., space and more!
Students must be enrolled as a Preschool Senior.
All Preschool classes are held at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. Preschool is a continuous program for three and four-year olds beginning in September and ending in May.
Visit our open house on April 6, 2026 from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave to meet the teachers, view the classrooms and learn about the curriculum.
Please call 708.403.6208 for program-specific questions.
Registration begins in November for the next school year. Children must reach the age of three or four on or before September 1 and must be toilet-trained.
A $50 non-refundable deposit and a certified copy of the student's birth certificate* are due at registration. The payment plan option requires a non-refundable $50 deposit, a credit card number and a certified copy of the student's birth certificate*.
Parents of incoming English Second Language (ESL) students should request a screening for their school district's early intervention services before registering. Please see the School District Screening tab below for more information.
* A government issued certified birth certificate is required for registration. Hospital birth certificate copies are not accepted.
Registration Timeline
November - Registration opens | Preschool non-refundable deposit due - $50 | Preschool Plus 1st payment due - 1/3 of fee
August 5 - 1st Preschool payment is due (1/3 of balance after deposit)
September 5 - 2nd Preschool Plus payment (1/3 of balance)
October 5 - 2nd Preschool payment is due (1/3 of balance)
November 5 - 3rd Preschool Plus payment (remainder of balance)
December 5 - 3rd Preschool payment is due (remainder of balance)
April - Open House, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Franklin Loebe Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave.
July/August - Welcome letter and parent meeting information is available
August/September - Parent meeting and classroom assignments
September (week after Labor Day) - First day of school
Online registration is available. If the class of your choice fills, please join the online waitlist. If a spot becomes available or a second-choice class is needed, registration staff will contact you.
You can also register in-person at the following locations:
Registration questions - call 708.403.5000.