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Tuition-based preschool 

Tuition-Based Preschool (TBP) offers parents an affordable full-day school-based educational program for preschool children ages three and four. This program is offered in a limited number of elementary schools. All participating children are required to pay tuition.

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Overview

Tuition-based preschools are offered in a limited number of CPS elementary schools. All participating children are required to pay tuition. The TBP program: 

 

  • Provides affordable, quality education and child care services.
  • Requires tuition in advance of service with a non-refundable deposit at time of registration.
  • Requires that parents must agree to sign a one-year program agreement.

 

Curriculum

TBP uses the Creative Curriculum Literacy Approach to promote literacy, including reading aloud, storytelling, talking, singing, and playing with language.

 

Attendance boundaries

None. Students across the city may apply.

 

Age range

3-4

 

Program duration

Full-day (Hours may vary)

 

Resources

PDF icon Half-Day Tuition Based Program Application

PDF icon Half-Day Tuition Based Program Frequently Asked Questions

PDF icon Tuition Based Preschool Program

PDF icon Tuition Based Preschool Program Application

PDF icon Tuition Based Preschool Program Handbook

PDF icon Tuition Based Preschool Program Frequently Asked Questions

PDF icon Information for Parents - SMART Tuition

PDF icon GOLD Objectives for Development & Learning

 

 

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Enrollment requirements

Children must be at least three years of age, but not yet five on or before September 1st of the current school year.

 

  • Families must reside within the City of Chicago.

 

 

Contact information

Tution Based Office
Hall Mall
4638 West Diversey
Chicago, Illinois 60639
Phone: (773) 534-3846
Fax: (773) 534-3844
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