Family Resource Centers are a place for all Chicago families seeking more information or in-person support on preschool enrollment. Our friendly staff will help you answer questions about your child’s application.
For families with a preschool placement at a Chicago Public Schools site, we encourage families to contact and connect directly with the school where they received an offer to complete the verification and registration process. Families with a preschool placement at a community-based site will verify their documentation directly at the site location.
Alternatively, CPS offers Family Resource Centers (FRC) which are made available to families for application and verification support. FRC’s are conveniently located inside 5 Chicago Public Libraries and 1 CPS Administrative Office - Colman.
Hours vary, but include evening hours. Support is available by appointment only.
All summer visitors will have access to internet and computers. If a family would like to use a library computer, the user must have a library card. Anyone with a valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address can sign up for a library card on site.
Bilingual support available.
What is the application process?
Are you ready to apply for a preschool program for your 3- or 4-year-old? Learn about the process or call (312) 229-1690 with your questions.
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Henry E. Legler Regional Branch
312-745-1608
115 S. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago IL 60624
Mon/Wed 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Sulzer Regional Branch
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago IL 60625
Mon/Wed 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Little Village Branch
2311 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL 60623
Tues/Thurs 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Woodson Regional Library
9525 S. Halsted St.
Chicago IL 60628
Mon/Wed 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Colman Elementary School
4655 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago IL 60609
Mon-Fri: 9 am - 4:30 pm
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Jefferson Park Branch
5363 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago IL 60630
Hours (Beginning May 17)
Tues/Thurs 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Lincoln Park Branch
1150 W. Fullerton Avenue
Chicago IL 60614
Hours (Beginning May 17)
Tues/Thurs 1-7 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Even-dated Saturdays 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Click here to schedule an appointment
To book an appointment for application support or verification:
- Click on the date
- Click on an appointment time
- Click "Confirm"
- Once the appointment window opens, add your name and email address
- Click "Schedule Event"
Families are required to complete the CPS Health Screener for entry into Family Resource Centers and all CPS school buildings. After clicking the link, search the word “library” or the FRC name to submit the health screener for that location.
If you need assistance booking an appointment call the CEL hotline at (312) 229-1690.