Finding the right preschool can be stressful. Teaching style, class times, fit with your family's work and life schedules, toilet training requirements, and more all factor in as you weigh preschool options. Fortunately, Elmhurst is home to many preschools, making it much easier to find just the right fit.
This guide provides a list of the best Elmhurst preschools and DuPage county preschools to help you find the right Chicagoland preschool for your family.
Note: The following information was pulled from preschool websites in February 2025 and is subject to change. Please confirm information with preschools as you evaluate the best preschool for your family.
LW Reedy 2025 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
- Registration now open
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
- Registration now open
Elmhurst Montessori Preschool
- Programs: Toddler (2 yrs old), Preschool (3-5 yrs old)
- 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, one afternoon class
- Some potty training restrictions apply
- Registration now open
Elmhurst Premier Childcare Preschool
- Infant Care, Toddler Care, Preschool (starting at 2 yrs of age)
- Potty training required
- Open registration
Elmhurst Preparatory
- Three programs for children 2-5 yrs of age
- Open registration
Fia Mia Academy
- Infant thru kindergarten
- Childcare hours
- Open registration
Immaculate Conception Grade School
- Pre K - 3, Pre K - 4
- Morning and full day options
- Registration now open
Immanuel Lutheran
- 2's, Preschool, PreK
- Mornings, afternoons, full day, extended care
- Potty training not required for the 2's program only
- Registration now open; Open House Feb 24, 2025
Kensington School
- Infants through pre-K
- 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
- Serves children ages 3 to 5, spring session only
- Mornings
- Potty training required
- Email Laurie Crist at [email protected] if interested in Spring 2026 preschool
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 now open
Timothy Christian Schools Preschool
- Multi-age program for ages 3 to 5
- Mornings, afternoons, full day
- Registration now open, Open House, Registration Tour
Tree Town Cooperative Preschool
- Programs: 2-, 3-, and 4-year old classes
- Mornings
- Some potty training restrictions apply
- Registration now open
Visitation School
- Preschool programs for children 3 and 4 years of age
- Half days, full days
- Potty training required
- Registration now open
Wilson Montessori
- Programs for children 2 to 6 years of age
- Mornings, afternoons
- Potty training not required
- Registration now open
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Many local groups offer extracurricular activities to preschool children and children of all ages. Check out the after-school activities section of our 2024 Back to School post for more information.
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