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Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago Laboratory School

Five Stars

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neighborhood: Hyde Park/U of C/Kenwood ·  Telephone: (773) 702-9450  · Website: www.ucls.uchicago.edu

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The University of Chicago Laboratory School
1362 East 59th St
Chicago, IL  60637

www.ucls.uchicago.edu

Tel: (773) 702-9450
Fax: (773) 702-7455

Director: Carla Young
cyoung@ucls.uchicago.edu

Admissions Director:
Elaine Woerner

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Four And Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provide an experience-centered, rigorous and well-rounded education for a diverse community. Recognizing that students have a variety of needs at each dev...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
5 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 12:00 pm
Tuition: $10,656/Year

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Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


"Lab After School is comprised of many options for both Lower and Middle School students before and after the school day. All of our programs strive to engage our students in fun and enriching activit...
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Application Information

Applications accepted By september 30
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsSeptember 30
Application Information $75
Acceptance criteria: Selective

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • This schools go up through
  • high school.

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