Welcome to Lincolnshire Community Nursery School (LCNS)
Since 1973, LCNS has been providing rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play. We serve students in Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest and other surrounding communities.
LCNS is proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). For more information about NAEYC Accreditation, please click here.
2025-26 Registration opens soon!
December 4 - in-house registration starts
December 6 - open registration starts
2025-2026 Class Offerings
| Program | Days | Hours | Age Requirement | Student to Teacher Ratio | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| You & Me | Wednesday | 9:00 - 10:15 am | 15-24 mos by Sept. 1, 2025 | caregiver attends | $875 |
| Two’s | Tues, Thurs | 9:00 - 11:30 am | 2 yrs by Sept. 1, 2025 | 5 to 1 | $3,200 |
| Three’s (3 days) | Mon, Wed, Fri | 9:00 - 11:30 am | 3 yrs by Sept. 1, 2025 | 7 to 1 | $4,725 |
| Three’s (5 days) | Mon - Fri | 9:00 - 11:30 am | 3 yrs by Sept. 1, 2025 | 7 to 1 | $6,200 |
| Pre-K | Mon - Fri | 9:00 - 11:30 am | 4 yrs by Sept. 1, 2025 | 8 to 1 | $6,200 |
| Explorers Enrichment | Mon, Wed, Fri | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | 3s and Pre-K students | 6 to 1 | $3,600 |
| Wizards Enrichment | Tues & Thurs | 11:30 am - 2:00 pm | 3s and Pre-K students | 6 to 1 | $2,400 |
| Lunch Buddies Enrichment | Mon - Fri | 11:30 am - 12:45 pm | 3s and Pre-K students | 10 to 1 | $650 annually, per day |
Did You Know?
LCNS is proudly a NAEYC accredited preschool! What does that mean? NAEYC stands for the National Association for the Education of Young Children and this professional membership promotes high quality early learning standards and helps parents find the best possible early childhood experience for their children.
