Our Programs
All our classes are below recommended teacher:student ratios. Small class sizes help teachers focus on students' individual needs and meet them where they are developmentally. The typical daily schedule includes indoor and outdoor learning time, snacks, reading, music, and rotating play centers where children can explore art, dramatic and imaginative play, building, home living, sensory tables/activities, and much more. Our wonderful and experienced staff use consistent routines that foster independence and social-emotional growth, while keeping young minds engaged and excited about learning. NFCNS has partnerships with True North and D29 to help with any necessary developmental screenings throughout the year.
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Parent and Tot
An interactive program for parents (or caregivers) and their young child/ren. Music, movement and sensory play, promotes bonding, learning and early development.
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Younger 2's
A wonderful introduction to preschool. Loving teachers help children gain confidence and adjust to the new environment. Through stories, songs, and friendships, the children develop social and language skills. They also engage in tactile and active play, making it a valuable first school experience.
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Older 2's
Designed for children who are close to turning 3 but miss the cut-off for 3s preschool (turn 3 before April 30). Children attend three days a week to play with friends, and learn through creativity, routines and exploration.
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3's
Preschool is a perfect fit for 3-year-olds. Four days a week, children come to learn through hands-on, playful experiences, music, discovery, stories and discussion, so they can make friends and develop a sense of the world around them.
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Pre-Kindergarten
A time for fostering confidence and curiosity in children. They explore, experiment, problem-solve, create and move in an environment that prepares them for success in Kindergarten. Mistakes are embraced as learning opportunities, and children are encouraged to test new ideas.
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Extended Day Enrichments
Our Extended Day Enrichment Program is an add-on to your child’s school day that enriches their early childhood experience and extends the time they spend at school. Enrichments are created and run by the amazing staff at NFCNS and include activities outside the typical school day.
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ENROLLMENT
FAQs
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Registration is 100% online through Curacubby. Current families (families that currently have a student enrolled at NFCNS) and members of Northfield Community Church are able to register starting January 16th at 10am. Families must complete their registration by January 20th at 5pm. (The application will be unavailable from 1/20 5pm until 1/22 10am). Families will be emailed a link, it will also appear in their Curacubby Parent Portal. Members of Northfield Community Church who are not current families should email VP Enrollment Katie Lutz for information: enrollment@nfcns.org
New Families may register beginning January 22nd at 10am. A link will be posted on our website once enrollment is live.
All registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis.
Curacubby link here: https://nfcns.curacubby.com/users/sign_in
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Please come and tour our school! We do not accept walk in tours, but our director, Katie Spicuzza would love to schedule a tour with you. You can reach her by email or phone: 224-216-6532 or director@nfcns.org
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Any class that has reached capacity will be closed and a waitlist option will be available on the application. For waitlist questions please contact VP Enrollment, Katie Lutz at enrollment@nfcns.org
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At the time of registration, you will be required to sign a copy of the NFCNS Enrollment Contract which outlines the NFCNS withdrawal and refund policy. A full refund, minus the application fee, is available for withdrawals before April 30, 2024. All withdrawal inquiries should be sent to the NFCNS Director, director@nfcns.org
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NFCNS strives to make early childhood education an option for all families regardless of their financial situation. Confidential Financial Assistance is available for qualifying families to cover up to 20% of the tuition cost per child.
To learn more about Financial Assistance for your child, please complete the Financial Assistance Application and return it to scholarship@nfcns.org by May 20th for the upcoming school year. Additional assistance may be available after the May 20th deadline. Please use the email address above with any financial assistance requests at any time. -
At the time of registration, a $100 application fee and $400 deposit is due per child, it is nonrefundable and nontransferable. We use an online portal called Curacubby for our applications, class lists, required documents and forms, and for online payments. For 3’s and Pre-K students that are registering for extended day activities, additional deposits are required.
New families, you do NOT need to create a Curacubby account before registering. Filling out the application will create an account for you. Current families, please make sure you have your Curacubby login and password handy.
All registrations are processed on a first come, first served basis. Credit cards have a 2.99% fee, ACH transfers do not have a fee. Please be sure to have a method of payment ready at the time of registration. If you are registering multiple children, you will need to fill out a separate application for each child.
Current families need to be up to date on tuition and enrichment payments in order for their application to be processed. Your application will not be processed until all of your invoices are paid.
EXTENDED DAY
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An extended day enrichment is an add-on to your child’s school day that enriches their early childhood experience and extends the time they spend at school. Enrichments are created and run by the amazing staff at NFCNS and include activities outside the typical school day.
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Students in our 3 and 4 year old programs (Pre-K) are able to enroll in extended day enrichments. Enrichments are not available for our younger students in the 2’s class and Older 2’s classes.
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Enrichments occur immediately after (for 3’s) or before (for Pre-K) your child’s preschool day from 11:00am-12:30pm. On days when your child is signed up for enrichments, NFCNS teachers will bring them from their preschool class, to their enrichment class. You will pick them up from school when their enrichment class is over. It’s a fun way to give them a little bit of a longer school day.
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Extended Day registration is on a first come, first served basis and is completed during your school year application. Registration will remain open until the class fills.
For updated availability or questions, please contact the NFCNS Director.
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For students in our 3s classes, we offer Lunch Bunch and STEAM. For students in our Pre-K classes, we offer Lunch Bunch, STEAM, Discovery Days and Pre-Pre-K, in partnership with the Northfield Park District.