Norridge Park District

Early Care, Preschool & School Age Programs

For more than 35 years, the Norridge Park District’s Early Care & Preschool Academy has offered high-quality early childhood and school-age programs. Our approach focuses on supporting each child’s growth through play-based, developmentally appropriate learning.

We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of every family.
To schedule a tour, please call (708) 453-2141 — we’d love to show you around!

Norridge Park District Early Care & Preschool Academy
John V. Leigh School Building
8151 W. Lawrence Avenue
Norridge, IL 60706

Office: (708) 453-2141

Program Contacts

Julie Ortiz
Program Director, Early Childhood & School Age Programming
jortiz@norridgepk.com

Eileen Wright
Programs Coordinator, Early Care & Preschool Academy
ewright@norridgepk.com

Preschool Registration

2025–2026 Preschool Registration Information
Click here to view the informational flyer.

Early Care & Preschool

Our Early Care & Preschool program offers year-round, full-day education and care for children ages 2–5. We provide a nurturing, play-based environment that supports each child’s developmental needs while offering families a reliable, high-quality care option.
We also offer half-day preschool for ages 3–5 and Before & After School Care for Leigh Elementary students.

Our philosophy centers on developmentally appropriate learning through play—helping children build cognitive, social-emotional, language, motor, and cultural awareness skills in a positive and supportive setting.

Tuition

Early Care (Weekly Tuition)

2–3 Year Old Classroom: $292 residents • $326 non-residents
3–5 Year Old Classroom: $278 residents • $313 non-residents

Part-Day Preschool (Monthly Tuition)

Monday–Friday: $381 residents • $429 non-residents
Mon/Wed/Fri: $230 residents • $258 non-residents
Tue/Thu: $155 residents • $173 non-residents

Our Program

Our curriculum is play-based, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education Early Learning Standards. Classrooms are designed for exploration in language arts, music, STEAM, and physical development.

Ages 3–5: Reading taught through Zoo-Phonics, fine motor practice (handwriting, cutting), and continued gross and fine motor development.
Ages 2–3: Focus on social-emotional growth, self-help skills, and potty training.

Operations

Full-Day Program: Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–5:30 pm
Includes a nutritious lunch plus morning and afternoon snacks.
Part-Day Preschool: Offered M–F, M/W/F, or T/TH from 9:00–11:30 am
(Families provide their own snack.)
Located at Norridge Park District Main Building - 4631 N Overhill

Our Early Care program is licensed by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) and has earned the Bronze Circle of Quality through ExceleRate Illinois.

We accept subsidized childcare payments through Illinois Action for Children and the Department of Human Services.

Websites

West Suburban Special Recreation Association
www.wssra.net

Illinois Action for Children
www.actforchildren.org