Nursery and Junior Kindergarten

Application Checklist

All steps of the application process, requirements, key dates and contact information are summarized in the Application Checklist.

Completed Application Form and Fee

Nursery and junior kindergarten applications are due on or before December 15, 2009, and must include the nonrefundable $75 fee.

Schedule a Parent Interview

All parents of first-time applicants to the Day School are required to schedule an interview with the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid during the fall. Parent interviews can only be scheduled once applications have been received. These small group meetings are offered during morning hours, from October through December only, and can be reserved by calling the Admissions Coordinator at 773.572.1237. We ask that both parents attend this informal meeting, which does not include your child, as it provides an ideal time to learn about the Day School’s programs, ask questions and view classes in session. In addition to the parent interview, nursery and junior kindergarten applicants' parents participate in a parent orientation during their child’s scheduled play party.

Play Party

All nursery and junior kindergarten applicants attend a “play party” at the Day School. Play parties include a small group of children at the same age level. The gatherings enable our staff to observe how each child interacts in the group setting, and can provide insights about a young child’s readiness for school and potential for success at the Day School. Applicants will be notified of a play party date at least two weeks prior to the scheduled time.

Play parties will occur between January and March 2010, take place in the late morning on weekdays, and last approximately one hour.

Additional Documentation

• On the day of your child's play party visit, please bring an original birth certificate. We will make a copy and return the original to you that day.
• Please print out the Common Recommendation Form and give to your child's school. They will mail the form directly to our Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Financial Aid (optional for JK-7)
Families applying for junior kindergarten will be able to apply for financial aid online using a direct link on our website. All financial aid documentation must be received by February 1, 2010.