Preschool Information
Preschool Screening
Preschool Screening Process
Because your child’s first 5 years of life are so important, we want to help you provide the best start for your child. Child Find screening is available for any children that live within the Lake Zurich CUSD boundaries between the ages of 3 and 5 years who may benefit from early intervention and special education services.
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 uses the Ages & Stages Questionnaires to screen students. These questionnaires are completed by parents and are available in both English and Spanish. The Ages & Stages Questionnaire – Third Edition (ASQ-3) includes questions about your child’s communication, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, problem solving and personal-social skills. The Ages & Stages Questionnaire: Social Emotional – Second Edition (ASQ: SE-2) includes questions about your child’s social emotional development. Additionally, we will send home a sheet that addresses your child’s articulation (speech sound development).
If you have concerns about your preschooler's development, and would like to have your child screened, please complete the form linked HERE. If you have further questions regarding the screening process, please contact the Student Services Department at 847-540-7060.
At Risk Program
Children who do not qualify for Early Childhood Special Education Services, may be eligible for At-Risk Preschool Programming. The program is designed to provide a preschool experience for children ages 3-5 who are residents of Lake Zurich who qualify due to a variety of factors that may include (but are not limited to) economic need, low performance on the preschool screening, having a primary language other than English, and chronic illness/health concerns. The goal of the preschool is to provide students with a positive, nurturing environment that fosters social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development. Children must participate in an At-Risk Preschool Screening process to determine eligibility for the program. Visit the Preschool Screening section on this page for more information.
Little Leaders Preschool
Little Leaders Preschool is a blended preschool offered by Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, currently located at May Whitney Elementary School. Enrollment in the tuition-based program is open to families who reside within the District 95 boundaries. The maximum enrollment in each classroom will be 20 children with one teacher and two paraprofessionals. Each teacher is dually certified. The preschool curriculum is aligned with the Illinois Early Learning Standards as well as District 95’s K-12 curriculum. Children must be 3 years old by the first day of school of the enrolling school year and must be fully potty trained. Parents of the tuition- based program will be expected to provide their own transportation.
The Little Leaders Preschool is a five day a week, two hours and forty-minute (morning or afternoon) program. Tuition is $2,600.00 per school year, which can be either paid in full or in ten equal installments of $260.00. The first installment is due August 15th, 2026. The subsequent 9 payments will be due on the 15th of each month.
AM Session: 8:15 am - 10:55 am
PM Session: 12:10 pm - 2:50 pm
Requests can be made for sessions with Laura Will at the Office of Student Services at 847-540-4970 or laura.will@lz95.org. Please note, requests are not a guarantee of enrollment in desired session.
Preschool Registration for 2026-27 School Year
To register an incoming preschool student, parent/guardians must complete online registration. Once complete you will need to set up an appointment to provide required documentation:
- Three forms of acceptable Proof of Residency (click button below for more information)
Acceptable Forms: Proof of Residency
- Child's Certified Birth Certificate
- Nonrefundable application fee $50
Please Note
As of March 25, 2026, all Little Leaders preschool classes are full. Any new applications will be placed on a waitlist only after required documentation has been submitted.
Parents/guardians must schedule an appointment to provide the required documentation. Completion of online registration alone does not place a child on the waitlist.
Placement on the waitlist is based on the date documentation is received, regardless of when online registration was submitted. Thank you.
For more information or questions regarding preschool, please contact Laura Will at the Office of Student Services at 847-540-4970 or laura.will@lz95.org.
Please read below for more instructions and information regarding the preschool enrollment process:
- I. ONLINE REGISTRATION
- II. VERIFY RESIDENCY AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- III. PAY FEES AND UPLOAD HEALTH FORMS
I. ONLINE REGISTRATION
NEW TO DISTRICT
- Open ParentVUE and click “Create a New Account” (expand options). Click button below for step-by-step instructions.
- Within creating a new account:
- Review the Privacy Statement.
- Provide your primary email address.
- Using the link in the activation email, create a password and activate the account.
- Login and select Online Registration in the top right hand corner.
- Select ‘2026-2027 Preschool Registration’.
ParentVue Step-By-Step Registration Instructions
RETURNING FAMILIES
- Log into ParentVUE and click Online Registration (top right).
- Select ‘2026-2027 Preschool Registration’. Click below to see tips to help with the registration process.
- Review and update all information for returning students and add any new students
- When completed, submit the registration.
II. VERIFY RESIDENCY AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
NEW STUDENTS
- Complete Proof of Residency and Birth Certificate Verification in person at your child's school by scheduling an in-person appointment. The registration will not be accepted until residency is verified.*
Schedule an In-Person Appointment
- During the appointment you will provide proof of residency, an original birth certificate, and have the opportunity to submit health forms.
- Review the Accepted Documents for Proof of Residency and Health Form Requirements.
Proof of Residency Documents Health Form Requirements
** Some exceptions apply in cases of homelessness; for families who have questions regarding homeless status, please contact the building secretarial staff for further information.
RETURNING STUDENTS
No further action needed at this time. In the event that proof of residency is required, you will be contacted by the business office.
III. PAY FEES AND UPLOAD HEALTH FORMS
III. PAY FEES AND UPLOAD HEALTH FORMS
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Once you receive an email that your registration has been accepted, follow the instructions in the email to access your PushCoin account and pay your registration fees, beginning in May. All registration fees must be paid prior to the first day of school.
- Scan or upload the appropriate health forms for your child according to their grade into ParentVUE or bring them to your school. View the Health Form Requirements by grade. Click below for step-by-step screen instructions on how to use the Document Upload feature in both the web and app versions of ParentVUE.
Health Form Requirements ParentVue Document Upload Instructions
Please contact Support@lz95.net with any questions.
Lake Zurich High School Little Bears Preschool
The Little Bears Preschool program is located inside Lake Zurich High School. The program is part of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Curriculum. In this program, the high school students are the teachers. High school students enroll in the ECE class, where they learn how to write lesson plans and are given opportunities to teach lessons and organize activities that encourage growth in all areas of development. Preschoolers will learn through various activities including; art projects, math games, sensory tables, story time, puppet shows, and gross motor activities. Everyday is full of fun and learning through play, songs, crafts, and large group activities!
Important Preschool Information:
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Preschool runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from about 9:30-11:30. (exact times depend on the latest High School schedule)
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Preschool calendars will be sent home with a welcome letter in August
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The cost of the preschool is $240 for the year
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Tuition is due at the time of registration
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Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Health forms must be dated within the last year and be in our possession BEFORE the first day of school
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Children must be FULLY potty trained
For additional questions, please contact:
Nicole Sharratt, Preschool Director
847-540-4611
Please read below for more instructions and information regarding the preschool enrollment process:
- I. ONLINE REGISTRATION
- II. VERIFY RESIDENCY AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
- III. PAY FEES AND UPLOAD HEALTH FORMS
I. ONLINE REGISTRATION
NEW TO DISTRICT
- Open ParentVue (button below) and click “Create a New Account” (expand options). Click button below to see step-by-step screen instructions.
- Within creating a new account:
- Review the Privacy Statement.
- Provide your primary email address.
- Using the link in the activation email, create a password and activate the account.
- Login and select Online Registration in the top right hand corner.
- Select ‘2026-2027 Little Bears Registration’. Click below to see tips to help with the registration process.
ParentVue Step-By-Step Registration Instructions
RETURNING FAMILIES
- Log into ParentVUE and click Online Registration (top right).
- Select ‘2026-2027 Little Bears Registration’. Click below to see tips to help with the registration process.
- Review and update all information for returning students and add any new students
- When completed, submit the registration.
II. VERIFY RESIDENCY AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE
NEW STUDENTS
- Complete Proof of Residency and Birth Certificate Verification in person at your child's school by scheduling an in-person appointment. The registration will not be accepted until residency is verified.
Schedule an In-Person Appointment
- During the appointment you will provide proof of residency, an original birth certificate, and have the opportunity to submit health forms.
- Review the Accepted Documents for Proof of Residency and Health Form Requirements.
Proof of Residency Documents Health Form Requirements
** Some exceptions apply in cases of homelessness; for families who have questions regarding homeless status, please contact the building secretarial staff for further information.
RETURNING STUDENTS
No further action needed at this time. In the event that proof of residency is required, you will be contacted by the business office.
III. PAY FEES AND UPLOAD HEALTH FORMS
-
Once you receive an email that your registration has been accepted, follow the instructions in the email to access your PushCoin account and pay your registration fees, beginning in May. All registration fees must be paid prior to the first day of school.
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Scan or upload the appropriate health forms for your child according to their grade into ParentVUE or bring them to your school. View the Health Form Requirements by grade. Click below for step-by-step screen instructions on how to use the Document Upload feature in both the web and app versions of ParentVUE.
Health Form Requirements ParentVue Document Upload Instructions
Please contact Support@lz95.net with any registration questions.