JCYS Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Center is an 18,000 square-foot, two-story early childhood education centre in Lincoln Square Ravenswood that offers infant, toddler, preschool and pre‑K programs for children from six weeks through age five.
Opened in Fall 2019, the Iris & Steven Podolsky Family Center provides early childhood programming for children from six weeks to five years. The centre houses multiple classrooms and play spaces and offers year-round early childhood education and summer day camps.
The centre uses a play-based curriculum to support social, language and cognitive development through group times, stories, music and learning centres focused on art, science and fine-motor skills.
The facility includes multiple classrooms, large indoor playrooms and space for music and active play. The centre offers add-on enrichment such as Lunch Bunch and Kinder Concepts and operates summer day camps. A Child and Family Development Specialist works with teachers and families to support children's development.
Full-day infant care for children beginning at six weeks, provided in classroom settings for very young children.
Play-based toddler and preschool programming that builds language, social skills and fine-motor abilities through stories, songs, group activities and learning centres.
Pre‑K program that prepares children for kindergarten and is offered as part of the centre's early childhood program lineup.
Add-on enrichment options and themed activities offered to extend learning beyond classroom hours.
Supplemental kindergarten-preparation sessions available to children enrolled in pre‑K.
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