Catalpa Early Childhood Center
We are a Chicago Public School Preschool in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. We offer full day preschool programs for four year olds and half day for three year olds throughout the city of Chicago from 9am-4pm with before and after care options. Join the Catalpa ECC Community by completing the application on the Chicago Early Learning Site. We're located at 5252 N. Long Ave., and our main office phone is 773-534-8380.
Announcements
GoCPS KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION
The GoCPS application deadline has been extended to 5pm on November 22, 2024.
For more information about the Kindergarten application process, please see Ms. Liza's GoCPS website.
TRANSPORTATION - SY24-25 Financial Incentive Program for Students with Disabilities
Please click here for updates for this year from CPS.
ENROLLMENT
For students who have received a School Assignment letter from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), please contact our Case Manager, Stephanie Creely at ssteinys@cps.edu to schedule an enrollment meeting.
If you applied to PK via Chicago Early Learning and have been offered a spot at Catalpa ECC, please make sure to accept your offer online to begin the enrollment process. Next, you call the office for next steps to complete the verification and enrollment process. **Please note that school tours will not be given during the enrollment appointment.
VOLUNTEERING
Apply to become a CPS volunteer and list our school (Catalpa ECC). Once you have applied online, please stop by the main office so that we can make a copy of your photo ID. We'd love to have family and community members read to students, help in the lunchroom/ classrooms, and more! For more information, please see go to the Parent Information tab.
FRIENDS OF CATALPA
Our Friends of Catalpa mission is to foster a strong and supportive community that actively engages and collaborates to enhance the educational experience of students, parents, and teachers. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where every member can contribute their unique skills, ideas, and perspectives.
Watch us learn and grow!
