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.
BAC MEETING
Please join us for our first BAC (Bilingual Advisory Committee) Meting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 @ 10:15am. Here is the agenda for the meeting. We hope that you can join us!
SY26 HELPFUL LINKS
ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR via CHICAGO EARLY LEARNING
We are so excited that you want to enroll your child at our school! Please make sure to accept your offer online to begin the enrollment process. Please make an appointment using this link to the school to complete the verification and enrollment process. For more information about the enrollment process and necessary forms, please see our Enrollment Information page.
This Catalpa Enrollment Checklist will be shared with you during your appointment, which includes the required information and helpful links.
ENROLLMENT via the OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
We are thrilled you have been assigned to Catalpa ECC! Please contact our Case Manager, Stephanie Creely, via email at ssteinys@cps.edu, to accept your assignment to begin the enrollment process.
Make an appointment using this link to complete the enrollment process.
School Tours for families of students who have been assigned via the Office for Students with Disabilities are available on Monday, July 21. Schedule your tour using this link.
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.