Finding the right preschool can be a stressful undertaking. Teaching style, class times, fit with your family's work and life schedules, toilet training requirements, and more all factor in as you weight preschool options. Fortunately, Elmhurst is home to many preschools, making it much easier to find just the right fit.
Note: the following information was pulled from preschool websites in January 2024, should be confirmed with schools being considered, and is subject to change.
Resources: LW Reedy 2024 Elmhurst Preschool Guide
Bethel Learning Center
- Programs: 2's, 3's, 4's
- Half-day, full-day, early arrival, extended stay
- Potty training not required
- Open registration after 1/19/24
Buttons & Bows Preschool
- Programs: 2's, 3's, 4's, Pre K Enrichment
- Mornings, afternoons
- Potty training required for children 3 years old and older
- Open registration after 12/13/23
Elmhurst Montessori Preschool
- Programs: Toddler (2-3), Preschool (3-5)
- Morning or afternoon, extended stay option
- Potty training not required
- Open registration
Elmhurst Park District/Sunbeams & Rainbows
- Programs: 2-, 3-, and 4-year old classes
- Mornings, lunch box club
- Some potty training restrictions apply
- Open registration as of 2/1/24
Elmhurst Premier Childcare Preschool
- Early preschool (2.5 to 4 yrs old), Preschool (4+ yrs old)
- Potty training required
- Open registration
Elmhurst Preparatory
- Three programs for children 2-5 yrs of age
- Registration open
Fia Mia Academy
- Infant thru kindergarten
- Childcare hours
- Registration open
Immaculate Conception Grade School
- Pre K 3, Pre K 4
- Morning and full day options
- Open registration
Immanuel Lutheran
- 3's, 4's, PreK
- Mornings, afternoons, full day
- Potty training required except for "Early 3's"
- Open registration after 1/22/24
Kensington School
- Early childhood
- Open registration
KinderCare
- Serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years
- Potty training not required
- Childcare hours
- Open registration
La Petite Academy
- All ages
- Childcare hours
- Open registration
Little Dukes/York High School
- Program: 3- to 5-year olds
- Mornings
- Potty training required
- Registration closed for 2024, list available for 2025
Madison Early Childhood Education Center/District 205
- Program: 3- to 5-year olds
- Mornings or afternoons
- Potty training not required
- Contact District 205 for registration information
Mary Queen of Heaven Preschool
- Programs: 2's, 3's, 4's
- Mornings, full day
- Potty training not required for 2's
- Registration open
Timothy Christian Schools Preschool
- Multi-age program for ages 3 to 5
- Mornings, afternoons, full day
Tree Town Cooperative Preschool
- Programs: 2-, 3-, and 4-year old classes
- Mornings
- Some potty training restrictions apply
- Open registration after 1/8/24
Visitation School
- Pre3 and Pre4 programs
- Half days, full days
- Potty training required
- Registration open
Wilson Montessori
- Programs for children 2 to 6 years of age
- Mornings, afternoons
- Potty training not required
- Registration open
TIP: Many local groups offer extracurricular activities to preschool children and children of all ages. Check out the after-school activities section of our 2023 Back to School post for more information.
