LCNS- New Home

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

ProgramDaysHoursAge RequirementStudent to Teacher RatioAnnual Tuition
You & MeWednesday9:00 - 10:15 am15-24 mos by Sept. 1, 2025caregiver attends$875
Two’sTues, Thurs9:00 - 11:30 am2 yrs by Sept. 1, 20255 to 1$3,200
Three’s (3 days)Mon, Wed, Fri9:00 - 11:30 am3 yrs by Sept. 1, 20257 to 1$4,725
Three’s (5 days)Mon - Fri9:00 - 11:30 am3 yrs by Sept. 1, 20257 to 1$6,200
Pre-KMon - Fri9:00 - 11:30 am4 yrs by Sept. 1, 20258 to 1$6,200
Explorers EnrichmentMon, Wed, Fri11:30 am - 2:00 pm3s and Pre-K students6 to 1$3,600
Wizards EnrichmentTues & Thurs11:30 am - 2:00 pm3s and Pre-K students6 to 1$2,400
Lunch Buddies EnrichmentMon - Fri11:30 am - 12:45 pm3s and Pre-K students10 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.