The School Tour

Our school tour allows families to visit our classrooms and facilities and observe our program. Tours are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am and 11:00am and may be scheduled in advance by calling 312-819-1760.

For Child Care, Preschool & Kindergarten
You have chosen one of the most stable, highly qualified and recommended early child care academies in the city. Our program is year-round with rolling admissions. Our academic year is divided into two semesters, Fall and Spring, and we also offer a nine-week Summer Camp program.

To be considered for admission, families must complete the following steps:

Registration/Application

Lakefront Children's Academy Admissions

Tuition is due on the first Monday of each week/month, incurring a $20.00 late fee by the third day (Wednesday) of each week/month. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $250.00 and a deposit equal to one week’s tuition payment.

Please contact us by phone or email for current tuition rates

and schedule availability.

Assessment

The schedules available are:

Five (5) full days (7am-6pm): Mon-Fri
Five (5) half days (either 8am-12pm or 2pm-6pm): Mon-Fri
Three (3) full days (7am-6pm): M/W/F
Three (3) half days (either 8am-12pm or 2pm-6pm): M/W/F
Two (2) full days (7am-6pm): T/Th

*Please note that the Pre-K and K programs are full time only.

An assessment will need to be completed one to two weeks prior to your child's start date. Depending on the classroom, children will complete a half-hour to an hour assessment. Children are expected to come in the classroom by themselves and parents/family members are welcome to wait in our reception area or at a nearby coffee café. Children will participate in a classroom activity and in additional academic, social and emotional assessments directed by the teachers.

Schedule Options

Admissions

Registration forms must be completed in their entirety in order to validate your child's enrollment. In addition to the registration forms, up-to-date immunization records (including TB Skin and Lead tests) and a copy of your child's birth certificate are required. Your child's enrollment will be secured upon receipt of the completed forms and a non-refundable registration fee.