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Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center at Lake County JCC

23280 North Old McHenry Rd.
Lake Zurich, IL 60047

  847.901.0620
  6:45am–5:30pm

Lisa Spewak, Director

Lisa comes to us with more than 30 years of Early Childhood experience as a teacher and administrator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Early Childhood Education from National-Louis University. She is a nurturing and gifted educator, a strong leader and a natural at building relationships between children, educators and parents. Lisa is passionate about our environment and the role it plays in our classrooms to inspire learning.

Programs at Jacob Duman Early Childhood Center

Full Day for ages 6 wks-5 yrs

Half-Day for 15 mos-5 yrs

Childcare

6 weeks – 23 months
Our infant care provides a caring, peaceful and trusted environment where your little ones are loved and nurtured.

Preschool

2 – 5 years
Students make friends while building the social, emotional and academic skills needed for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Programs

6 weeks – 5 years
Activities to promote your child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development, plus family programs that build community.

Early Childhood + Apachi Day Camp Combos

3 – 5 years
FREE day camp this summer for full-day, year-round 2023/24 students; half-day students eligible for 20% off the camp fee on their final payment.

Nature Ranger

Nature Ranger is a one or two week post camp geared for children ages 3 and 4. Each day will have a different outdoor experience, snack, and art experience related to the great outdoors! Half Day and Full Day programming available.; you can choose one or two week options! August 7-11 & August 14-18. Located at Lake County JCC.

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What Makes Us Different?

It is our passion and our privilege to provide your children with endless opportunities to learn, grow and explore. Deep understanding, love, support and care of every child is paramount to what we do. Our days are filled with music, creativity, outdoor playtime, celebrations of Jewish values and continuous exploration of the world around us.

Classrooms are the first community and we are so proud of those we build together every day.

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Classroom Spaces

Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed for each specific age group using natural elements and great attention to detail. Each space becomes a home away from home, a place where children can learn and explore the world around them.

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Calendar

Registration & Pricing
2023-24 School Year

Childcare

10-month: 8/28/23-6/28/24
12-month: 8/28/23-8/16/24
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2023

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosT/Th8am-4:30pm$84010 or 12
3-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosM/W/F8am-4:30pm$1,19510 or 12
5-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosM-F8am-4:30pm$1,91510 or 12
2-Day Toddlers15-23 mosT/Th8am-4:30pm$84010 or 12
3-Day Toddlers15-23 mosM/W/F8am-4:30pm$1,19510 or 12
5-Day Toddlers15-23 mosM-F8am-4:30pm$1,91510 or 12

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Full-Day Preschool

2 year olds: 10-month: 8/28/23-6/28/24
2 year olds: 12-month: 8/28/23-8/16/24
3/4 year olds: 8/28/23-6/6/24
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2023

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day 2s2 yrsT/Th8am-4:30pm$84010 or 12
3-Day 2s2 yrsM/W/F8am-4:30pm$1,19510 or 12
5-Day 2s2 yrsM-F8am-4:30pm$1,91510 or 12
3-Day 3s3 yrsM/W/F8am-4:30pm$1,19510
5-Day 3s3 yrsM-F8am-4:30pm$1,91510
3-Day 4s4 yrsM/W/F8am-4:30pm$1,19510
5-Day 4s4 yrsM-F8am-4:30pm$1,91510

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Half-Day Preschool

8/28/23-5/24/24
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2023

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day Transitional Toddlers15-23 mosT/Th9am-12pm$4309
3-Day 2s2 yrsM/W/F9am-12pm$5909
4-Day 3s3 yrsM/T/W/F9am-12pm$7209
5-Day 3s3 yrsM-F9am-12pm$8209
5-Day 4s4 yrsM-F9am-12pm$8209

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Before & After Care

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/mo
2-Day Before CareAllT/Th6:45-8am$100
3-Day Before CareAllM/W/F6:45-8am$140
5-Day Before CareAllM-F6:45-8am$220
2-Day After CareAllT/Th4:30-5:30pm$100
3-Day After CareAllM/W/F4:30-5:30pm$140
5-Day After CareAllM-F4:30-5:30pm$220

 

Camp/Preschool Combos

Camp: 6/12/23-8/4/23
Preschool: See Dates Above
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2023

New Camp Scholarship starting in 2023-2024!

Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, full-day Early Childhood students who are age-eligible for camp and choose to spend their summers with Apachi will receive a discount equal to the camp fee. The new Camp Scholarship is intended to bring the joys of Apachi to our littlest learners while providing significant financial relief for families against the costs of full day Early Childhood. Half-day students will receive a 20% discount of the camp fee on their final payment.

Camp/PreschoolAgeCamp HoursEC HoursPrice/mo*Months
Apachi Village +
4-Day 3s (Half-Day)
3 yrsM-F: 9:30am-1pmM/T/W/F: 9am-12pm$71512
Apachi Village +
5-Day 3s/4s (Half-Day)
3/4 yrsM-F: 9:30am-1pmM-F: 9am-12pm$78512
Elaine Frank Apachi +
5-Day 3s/4s (Half-Day)
3/4 yrsM-F: 9:30am-1pmM-F: 9am-12pm$93012
Apachi Village +
5-Day 3s/4s (Full-Day)
3/4 yrsM-F: 9:30am-1pmM-F: 8am-4:30pm$1,77012
Elaine Frank Apachi +
5-Day 3s/4s (Full-Day)
3/4 yrsM-F: 9:30am-3pmM-F: 8am-4:30pm$1,98412
*Half-day students will receive a 20% discount of the camp fee on their final payment.
*For full day 3s and 4s ONLY, the camp portion will be discounted on the end of the payment schedule.

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2022-23

Childcare

10-month: 8/29/22-6/30/23
12-month: 8/29/22-8/18/23
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2022

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosT/Th6:45am-5:30pm$1,16010 or 12
3-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosM/W/F6:45am-5:30pm$1,58010 or 12
5-Day Infant/Tot6 wks-14 mosM-F6:45am-5:30pm$2,07010 or 12
2-Day Toddlers15-23 mosT/Th6:45am-5:30pm$1,14010 or 12
3-Day Toddlers15-23 mosM/W/F6:45am-5:30pm$1,46010 or 12
5-Day Toddlers15-23 mosM-F6:45am-5:30pm$1,99010 or 12

Application

 

Full-Day Preschool

2 year olds: 10-month: 8/29/22-6/30/23
2 year olds: 12-month: 8/29/22-8/18/23
3 year olds: 10-month: 8/29/22-6/30/23
4 year olds: 10-month: 8/29/22-6/30/23
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2022

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day 2s2 yrsT/Th6:45am-5:30pm$1,00010 or 12
3-Day 2s2 yrsM/W/F6:45am-5:30pm$1,24010 or 12
5-Day 2s2 yrsM-F6:45am-5:30pm$1,72010 or 12
3-Day 3s3 yrsM/W/F6:45am-5:30pm$1,21010
5-Day 3s3 yrsM-F6:45am-5:30pm$1,67010
3-Day 4s4 yrsM/W/F6:45am-5:30pm$1,21010
5-Day 4s4 yrsM-F6:45am-5:30pm$1,67010

Application

 

Half-Day Preschool

8/29/22-5/26/23
All ages are as of Sept 1, 2022

ProgramAgeDaysTimePrice/moMonths
2-Day Transitional Toddlers15-23 mosT/Th9:00am-12:00pm$3809
3-Day 2s2 yrsM/W/F9:00am-12:00pm$5209
4-Day 3s3 yrsM/T/W/F9:00am-12:00pm$6409
5-Day 3s3 yrsM-F9:00am-12:00pm$7209
5-Day 4s4 yrsM-F9:00am-12:00pm$7209

Application

 

Camp/Preschool Combos

Camp: 6/13/22-8/5/22
Preschool: See Dates Above
Apachi Village: 9:30am-1pm
Elaine Frank Apachi: 9:30am-3pm

All ages are as of Sept 1, 2022

Combo With…ProgramAgeCamp Days |
Preschool Days
Price/mo*Months
Apachi VillageCamp + 4-Day 3s (Half-Day)3 yrsM-F | M/T/W/F$59612
Apachi VillageCamp + 5-Day 3s (Half-Day)4 yrsM-F$64812
Apachi VillageCamp + 5-Day 4s (Half-Day)4 yrsM-F$64812
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 4-Day 3s (Half-Day)3 yrsM-F | M/T/W/F$77512
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 3s (Half-Day)3 yrsM-F $82612
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 3s (Full-Day)3 yrsM-F$1,69812
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 4s (Full-Day)4 yrsM-F$1,69812
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 3s (Full-Day)
w/ Before Care
3 yrsM-F$1,74412
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 4s (Full-Day)
w/ Before Care
4 yrsM-F$1,74412
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 3s (Full-Day)
w/ After Care
3 yrsM-F$1,76612
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 4s (Full-Day)
w/ After Care
4 yrsM-F$1,76612
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 3s (Full-Day)
w/ Before & After Care
3 yrsM-F$1,81212
Elaine Frank ApachiCamp + 5-Day 4s (Full-Day)
w/ Before & After Care
4 yrsM-F$1,81212
*20% off camp fees will be taken off your final payment

Please note: Due to record inflation there will be a one-time surcharge of $25/week per camper for the camp portion of your combo to support a rise in direct costs including counselor pay. Given the important role of our summer staff, we have increased their pay to ensure our ability to hire the very best team for our campers.

Incentives, Policies & Forms

Incentives

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After Registration

You will need to complete various forms electronically. At the link below you can find the following:

  • Intake Forms
  • Parent Guide
  • Early Childhood Code of Honor
  • Summary of DCFS Licensing Standards
  • Late Pick-up Policy

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Registration Policies

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. We are unable to guarantee spots. If a class is full, you will be notified and placed on a waiting list. If your class is closed or cancelled, JCC Chicago staff will contact you to help you choose another class. Registrations are not processed on Shabbat.

New children will incur a non-refundable $500 registration fee; $250 of this fee will be applied towards first installment. Families applying for fee assistance will incur a non-refundable $250 registration fee.

Returning children do not pay a registration fee.

A $25 processing fee will be assessed for changes in program registration.

A $20 fee will be automatically charged to your account for any returned payments.

Payment Policy

Billing occurs on the 20th of each month, or the following business day. Educational services must be paid for by automatic bank draft or credit card. For anyone choosing to pay for programming by credit card, a 3% non-refundable convenience charge will be applied.

Half-Day Preschool

Program fees are due in 9 equal installments beginning in June 2022 (for the 22-23 school year). Other payment options may be arranged by contacting Customer Solutions at support@jccchicago.org.

Childcare, Full-Day Preschool

Program fees are due in 10 or 12 equal installments beginning in June 2022 (for the 22-23 school year). Other payment options may be arranged by contacting Customer Solutions at support@jccchicago.org.

Early Childhood/Day Camp Combo

Program fees are due in 12 installments in April 2022 (for the 22 camp season and 22-23 school year). Other payment options may be arranged by contacting Customer Solutions at support@jccchicago.org.

Refunds are not given for illness, covid room closures, vacation, holidays or temporary child care arrangements and participants may not switch days due to illness or school closure.

What is the refund policy if a classroom or the school has to close for longer than a two week period?
JCC Chicago will not be offering credits/refunds for classroom closures or absence from school due to COVID-19.

Childcare, Half-Day Preschool, Full-Day Preschool; Early Childhood + Day Camp Combo Programs

All cancellations must be made in writing up to one month (30 days) before the desired cancellation date (last date of attendance). Payments made prior to the cancellation notice will be retained, and payment obligations will continue until 30 days before the cancellation date. Your $500 registration fee ($250 if you applied for financial assistance) is non-refundable. The cancellation will be processed 30 days before the last day of service if notified in advance (more than 30 days).

For combo program cancellations, you may incur additional fees as combo pricing will no longer be valid.

 

For full day sites with core hours, what if I don’t register for additional coverage and later need coverage at the beginning and/or end of the day?

Registration for the time before and/or after the core day will be accepted through August 1, 2023 for the 2023-24 school year. For families who later identify the need for early morning or late afternoon care, rolling registration will be accepted based on staffing levels. Should additional staff be required to meet your request, coverage will begin within a 30-day period of the request (pending available staff).

 

For full day sites with core hours, what if I no longer need coverage at the start and/or end of the day?

Optional coverage is subject to the same cancellation policy that has been in place for many years; 30 days written notice is required for all cancellations, during which time no additional payments will be drawn.

If we determine that continued participation in JCC Chicago programs or services is not appropriate, JCC Chicago reserves the right to discontinue services. In such circumstances, any unused portion of program fees paid to date will be refunded. JCC Chicago reserves the right to cancel the enrollment of a child for reasons not limited to the following; failure to observe the rules of JCC Chicago as outlined in the Parent Guide and Code of Honor, special needs of a child that cannot be adequately met with current staffing, physical and/ or verbal abuse of staff or children by adult or child, or non-payment of fees.

If your child is new to JCC Chicago Early Childhood programs, you must bring their original birth certificate to verify age. We will make and retain a copy, and return the original to you. Please note this policy is mandated by The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

JCC Chicago may videotape or photograph participants enrolled in programs, classes and events or while enjoying JCC Chicago facilities. These photographs are for JCC Chicago publications, flyers, publicity efforts, brochures, web use, other electronic communications or video usage. However, for Early Childhood, a program permission form must be signed to allow a child’s picture and name to be used for publicity purposes by JCC Chicago. This policy is mandated by DCFS. All photos and videos are for JCC Chicago use and become the sole property of JCC Chicago. Please contact the Program Director for photographic exclusions.

In the event of an emergency closure due to weather or other unforeseen causes, you will be notified through Kaymbu. Updates will also be available on our website(s) at jccchicagoearlychildhood.org and jccchicago.org. Refunds will not be given for weather related or other closings that are out of our control.

IL Dept. of Children and Family Services requires all licensed programs to have a policy in place regarding immunizations. For each child enrolled in JCC Chicago Early Childhood programming, the parent (or legal guardian) must provide a current immunization record appropriate for the child’s age and a health form signed by the child’s physician or health department representative prior to the first day of the program. If the physical condition of the child is such that any one or more of the immunizing agents should not be administered, the examining physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician assistant responsible for the performance of the health examination shall endorse that fact upon the health examination form. No other exceptions to scheduled immunizations are permitted within JCC Chicago Early Childhood programming. It is the responsibility of the parent (or legal guardian) to update their file when the health records change. JCC Chicago requires evidence of immunization against diseases including polio, measles, rubella, mumps, diphtheria, pertussis, tentanus, HIB, hepatitis B, and varicella.

Although the COVID-19 vaccination is not currently required, JCC Chicago is requesting proof of vaccination if your child has been vaccinated. If your child is fully vaccinated and not showing symptoms of illness, they will not have to quarantine if there is an exposure.

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