Budlong Pre-K staff website here

We are excited to announce the addition of a fifth Pre-K room at Budlong this year.  All of our classes will be full-day as well.  There are so many exciting things planned, so be sure to stay tuned!
Application for the 2019-20 school year is still open!

All children who will be 3 or 4 by September 1, 2019 are eligible to enroll in a preschool program.

Learn more about programs and submit applications at www.chicagoearlylearning.org.
Application process:
  1. Search Preschool programs and locations at www.chicagoearlylearning.org
  2. Apply to Preschool program online
    • Parent selects top 2 choices to apply to. 
    • Upon submission, parent is notified of placement status (offered or waitlisted) via email.
  3. ​Verify and enroll in Preschool program the child is admitted to at the program site/school.
Chicago Early Learning Programs...
  • Have a standardized curriculum: Creative Curriculum Literacy Approach is used in all classrooms, providing a research-based structure to support student growth and learning.
  • Are offered free of charge for children with special needs, children in temporary living situations, and income-eligible families.
  • May have a required fee based on the income of the parents or legal guardians. Use the calculator estimate your family's co-pay.