APPLY

Thank you for your interest in our school. We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. We will continue to accept applications throughout the spring and summer. We encourage families who are interested in our school to apply at any time.  Please reach out to membership@lincolnparkcoop.org for more information. 

Admission Information 

Regular Admission: This is for a family who is considering a variety of preschool options. Your application will be entered on a lottery basis when there are more applicants than positions available. Student names are drawn one by one to fill the class. We balance each class by gender, so a separate lottery is held and one waitlist kept for boys and one for girls. Wait-lists remain active throughout the school year. This application is due February 5, 2021. Families will be notified of their enrollment by the 2nd or 3rd week of February. We will continue to accept applications throughout the spring and summer. Families are encouraged to apply past the application deadline. 

Early Decision: This is for a family who considers LPCNS their top choice for preschool. Applying early decision gives your family the opportunity to enroll without entering our traditional lottery. This application is due January 22, 2021, ahead of our regular application due date. Early decision families will be notified of their enrollment the last week of January and a non-refundable deposit is required within 72 hours of that notice.

Program Offerings

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School offers part-day, part-week programming for children between the ages 2 to 5 years old. Each program is designed to reflect the developmental needs of young children.  

We will be offering the following programs for the 2021-2022 school year:

​Parent-Tot Class
Our Parent-Tot Class meets Friday mornings from 9 – 10:30 am. Another thirty minutes of class time will be added in February and class will end at 11 am.  Children will attend each session with a parent or a caregiver. A small group size of fourteen along with two teachers is the perfect way for your child to begin to transition into the school environment. Each day will consist of free play time in the classroom, outdoor play (weather permitting), snack and a short circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 2 by March 1, 2022.

Two Day Morning Class
Two Day meets on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 – 11:15 am. Another fifteen minutes of class time will be added in February and class will end at 11:30 am.  A small group size of 14 with two teachers and an assisting parent provide children with many opportunities for individual attention. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting) and circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by March 1, 2022.

Three Day Morning Class
Our Three Day class meets  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:45 – 11:30 am. Our group of 16 with two teachers and an assisting parent offers excellent adult to child ratios. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read-alouds, and circle time. Midway through the school year, table time is added.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by November 1, 2021.

Four Day Morning Nursery Class
Our Four Day class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 – 11:30 am.  Our group of 18 with two teachers and an assisting parent offers excellent adult to child ratios. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read-alouds, and circle time. Midway through the school year, table time is added.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by September 1, 2021.

Junior Kindergarten
Our JK meets  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 1 – 4 pm. Group size is up to 20 children with two teachers and an assisting parent. A Typical Day includes free play, table time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read alouds, and circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 4 by September 1, 2021.

Admission into all programs welcomes families into the cooperative membership and gives families priority for upcoming school years. All families will serve either on the board of directors or on a committee of the board. See Our Cooperative Model for more information.

2021-2022 Tuition

A 20% tuition deposit and signed contract are required upon notification of an offer of admission to the school. The remaining balance of the tuition is due in two installments: on July 1st and November 1st. If paying tuition in two installments is a hardship for your family, monthly payments may be arranged through the Director upon the approval of the Treasurer.

Need based financial aid is available. Families are encouraged to indicate their interest in receiving more information on their application and contact Director Emily Darrell (admin@lincolnparkcoop.org) to learn more about the process.

CLASS	ANNUAL	DEPOSIT
Parent-Tot	$2,400	$480
2-Day Nursery	$6,000	$1,200
3-Day Nursery	$8,200	$1,640
4-Day Nursery	$10,000	$2,000
Jr. Kindergarten	$10,200	$2,040

* The tuition above reflects the cost to families who elect to participate (assist) in the classroom. A limited number of spaces are available, at a higher rate, for non-assisting families.

Tour Information 
Tours are required for all families new to school.

​Prospective parents will have the opportunity to meet a parent of a current student, learn about the history of the school, and what it means to be a member of a school cooperative. Tours last about an hour and will be conducted virtually this year. To support continued interest in the school we have added two spring tour dates: March 24th and April TBD. 

​To find out more or register for a tour, please contact our Membership Committee: membership@lincolnparkcoop.org

Lottery Information
Students new to the school will be admitted on a lottery basis when there are more applicants than positions available. Lincoln Park Co-op's lottery system for student selection has been a hallmark of our school since the beginning. The lottery system, along with a strong Financial Aid system, results in a pool of diverse and talented families committed to our school and our mission.

Admission into all programs provides families with membership in the cooperative, in addition to priority for enrollment for returning students and siblings. Children of former students also receive priority status for enrollment.
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Student names are drawn one by one to fill the class. We balance each class by gender, so a separate lottery is held and one waitlist kept for boys and for girls. Wait-lists remain active throughout the school year.

EOE Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School admits students regardless of race, gender or gender identity, religion, ability or ethnic origin. It does not discriminate in the administration of its admissions or educational policies, financial aid or other school-administered programs.