Daycare and Preschool at The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, tuition rates vary depending on your child's age, the program selected, your preferred attendance schedule, and the school location. We offer full-time and part-time enrollment options to accommodate different family needs. Tuition includes nutritious meals and snacks for children, as well as diapers and wipes for infants and toddlers.

Our school director can explain all applicable fees, available discounts, and payment options to help you plan your childcare budget. To receive a personalized tuition quote,  schedule a tour online, or call to discuss your child's age, schedule, and enrollment needs.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, we understand that starting at a new school is a big milestone for children and families. Our caring teachers take time to get to know your child, understand their individual needs and routines, and help them feel comfortable in their new environment. Through warm welcomes, familiar daily routines, engaging activities, and plenty of encouragement, we help children build confidence, make new friends, and feel a sense of belonging. We also stay connected with families throughout the transition, sharing updates and working together to make those first days a positive experience.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, your child’s safety is our top priority throughout the day, including drop-off and pickup. We provide a secure learning environment with restricted school access, secured entry doors, interior cameras, door alarms, and attentive teachers who carefully supervise children throughout their daily activities. Regular safety checks and head counts provide additional layers of protection.

During pickup, children are released only to parents, guardians, or authorized individuals. Photo identification is required for unfamiliar authorized adults, and any changes to pickup arrangements must be communicated and verified in advance.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, we maintain a clean, healthy learning environment through regular cleaning and disinfecting of classrooms, toys, and shared learning materials. Our staff use child-safe cleaning products to help reduce the spread of germs and maintain clean, hygienic spaces throughout the day. Toys are also regularly cleaned and inspected for damage or potential safety hazards.

Our teachers encourage frequent handwashing and good hygiene practices to help children develop healthy habits. Cleaning and sanitizing routines are followed consistently throughout the day, with procedures tailored to each classroom and age group. Families can contact their school director for more information about our daily cleaning and sanitizing practices.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, we follow health and illness guidelines to help maintain a safe, healthy environment for every child. Families are encouraged to keep children home when they have a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms of a contagious illness. Our teachers monitor children's well-being throughout the day and notify families if a child becomes sick and needs to be picked up.

Children may return to school once they meet the health and illness guidelines outlined in our Family Handbook, including being symptom-free for at least 24 hours or providing medical clearance when required. We also follow regular cleaning, disinfecting, and handwashing practices to help reduce the spread of germs.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, we encourage daily outdoor play and physical activity to support children's health, growth, and development. Through our GrowFit^® program, we aim to provide two hours of physical activity each day, including outdoor play when weather permits. Children participate in age-appropriate activities such as running, climbing, and group games, helping them develop motor skills, coordination, confidence, and social skills. Our teachers closely supervise outdoor activities to provide a safe, engaging environment where children can stay active and have fun.

Yes. The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest works with Children's Home Society (CHS), Department of Education to help eligible families with the cost of care.

Moving to a new classroom is an exciting milestone at The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest. To help make the transition smooth and comfortable, children gradually spend time in their new classroom, get to know their new teachers, and become familiar with daily routines and activities. Our teachers work closely together to ensure continuity in each child's care and learning, while keeping families informed and involved throughout the transition.

At The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, families are asked to provide up-to-date immunization records or required health documentation during enrollment to help ensure their child meets applicable vaccination requirements. Our school leadership team reviews these records to confirm compliance with state regulations, including any required physician signatures and vaccination dates. Requirements may vary by your child's age and state, and exemptions may be accepted where permitted by law. Families are encouraged to connect with the school director to learn more about vaccination requirements and necessary documentation.

No, children do not need to be potty-trained to enroll at The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest. We understand that every child develops at their own pace, and our teachers work closely with families to support the potty-training process when children are ready. We provide a patient, encouraging environment that helps children build confidence and independence while maintaining consistent routines between home and school.

Yes, at The Children's Courtyard of Lake Forest, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment for children with special needs or an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Our teachers work closely with families to understand each child's unique developmental, learning, and care needs. We encourage parents to speak with the school director to discuss their child's specific needs and develop a supportive care plan.