Families love the Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills communities. These highly-sought-after communities are nationally recognized for the elementary, middle, and high schools in their public school district (D181/86). Our group often helps young families move into the district while their children are still young or their family-planning has just begun.
There are many preschools and early childhood education programs available within Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills. We’ve put together a quick-reference guide for the young families in our communities…
HINSDALE
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center
204 S. Grant Street
Reggio-inspired preschool/pre-k for ages 2-5
About the School: https://www.zionhinsdale.org/Mission-and-Goals-
Registration Information: https://www.zionhinsdale.org/Registration-Information-and-Fees
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? Yes
Union Church Early Childhood Programs
137 S. Garfield Street
Reggio-inspired early childhood programs for infants through kindergarten
About the School: https://www.ucecp.org/hinsdale-classes-programs
Registration Information: https://www.ucecp.org/hinsdale-registration
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No
415 W. Eighth Street (Inside The Community House)
Preschool/pre-k for ages 2-4 and kindergarten enrichment
About the School: https://www.hinsdalepreschool.com/class-offerings.php
Registration Information: https://www.hinsdalepreschool.com/class-registration.php
Summer programming available? No – but there are planned, local “summer meet-ups” for school friends to play during summer months!
Religion-based program? No
Hinsdale Covenant Church Preschool
412 S. Garfield Street
Morning preschool/pre-k classes for ages 2-5 and afternoon kindergarten enrichment
About the School: https://www.hinsdalecovenantpreschool.org/
Registration Information: https://www.hinsdalecovenantpreschool.org/registration
Summer programming available? No
Religion-based program? No
The Neighborhood Preschool (District 181 ECE program)
950 S. Oak Street (Inside Oak Elementary School)
Half-day preschool for age 3+ available to any District 181 resident
About the School: https://www.d181.org/schools/neighborhood-preschool
Registration Information: https://www.d181.org/schools/neighborhood-preschool/registration
Summer programming available? No
Religion-based program? No
120 E. First Street
Early childhood programs for early preschool, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, kindergarten enrichment, and preschool/pre-k “encore” (extended day)
About the School: https://www.gracechildrensacademy.org/ecp.html
Registration Information: https://www.gracechildrensacademy.org/admissions.html
Summer programming available?
Religion-based program? Yes
540 Ogden Avenue
Reggio-inspired early childhood programs for infants through Kindergarten
About the School: https://kensingtonschool.com/our-innovative-curriculum/
Registration Information: https://kensingtonschool.com/admissions-contact-us-form/
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No
901 N. Elm Street
Childcare and educational programing for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-k, and school-age children (after-school and school-out programs for school-age children ages 5-12)
About the School: https://villagechildrensacademy.com/programs/
Registration Information: https://villagechildrensacademy.com/contact/
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No
Little Lambs Early Learning Center
631 E. Hickory Street (Inside Hinsdale Adventist Academy)
Christian-based early childhood care and education for children ages 3-5
About the School: https://www.haa.org/preschool
Registration Information: https://www.haa.org/tuition-and-fees
Summer programming available? No
Religion-based program? Yes
Children’s Montessori Language Academy
5903 S. County Line Road (Located inside the Katherine Legge Memorial Park)
Montessori school for children ages 2-6
About the School: https://www.childrensmla.com/programs/
Registration Information: https://www.childrensmla.com/admissions/
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No
CLARENDON HILLS
Little Learners Preschool (Clarendon Hills Park District)
315 Chicago Avenue (Inside the Community Center)
Half-day, play-based preschool/pre-k for ages 2-4 with extended-day enrichment options for ages 3-5
About the School: https://www.clarendonhillsparkdistrict.org/little-learners-preschool/
Registration Information: https://www.clarendonhillsparkdistrict.org/little-learners-preschool/
Summer programming available? Yes – through the park district
Religion-based program? No
5728 Virginia Avenue
Montessori school for infants through elementary-age children
About the School: https://www.setonmontessori.org/sms-home
Registration Information: https://www.setonmontessori.org/sms-admissions
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No
60 55th Street (Inside Christ Lutheran Church)
Play-based early childhood programs for children ages 2-5
About the School: http://celebrationpreschool.com/
Registration Information: http://celebrationpreschool.com/applications/
Summer programming available? No
Religion-based program? No
Notre Dame Early Childhood Education
66 Norfolk Avenue
Preschool and pre-k programs for children ages 3-4 for infants through Kindergarten
About the School: https://ndschoolch.org/academics/a-notre-dame-education/
Registration Information: https://ndschoolch.org/enrollment/admissions-process/
Summer programming available? No
Religion-based program? Yes
39 N. Prospect Avenue (Inside Community Presbyterian Church of Clarendon Hills)
Early childhood (30-months through age 3), preschool/pre-k (ages 3-5), and school-age programs (including before and after school care for children in first grade through age 12)
About the School: https://www.chcpc.org/academy
Registration Information: https://www.chcpc.org/academy
Summer programming available? Yes
Religion-based program? No