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Westlake Christian Academy

Grayslake kindergarten, elementary, junior high and high school academy providing Christian families with private academic education.

(847) 548-6209   275 South Lake Street Grayslake, IL
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Early Learning Center: Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

Westlake Christian Academy’s early learning center is an exciting and engaging place to grow, play, and learn. Our play-based early learning program offers preschool for 3-year-olds and pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds. Preschool and pre-k are offered as a morning class with the option to add afternoon enrichment.

Morning Preschool/Pre-K

Caring and nurturing teachers provide a safe, loving environment where children grow academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. Our literature-rich, Christ-centered curriculum includes a wide variety of multi-sensory activities that prepare children for success in school. Mornings are structured around play-based activities that incorporate developmental and academic goals. Students also learn how to participate in group activities, including morning circle time. Outdoor play and learning activities are incorporated daily (weather permitting).

Early Learning Center classes begin at 8:30 and end at 11:30, except on Late Start Fridays (9:10–12:00pm). The preschool and pre-k classes at Westlake operate as part of a school, rather than a daycare. As such, students are expected to arrive on time, before class starts, every day. This expectation may vary from daycares, which offer more flexibility with drop-off and pick-up times.

2023–24 Preschool/Pre-K Tuition (8:30–11:30am)

Early Learning CenterMorning Class (8:30–11:30am)Annual Tuition
Preschool/PreK 2 Days (T/Th)$1,500
Preschool/PreK 3 Days (M/W/F)$2,250
Preschool/PreK 5 Days (M-F)$3,750

Afternoon Enrichment

Preschool/Pre-K students may extend their day by staying for lunch, indoor/outdoor play, and rest time. Afternoon staff takes over from classroom teachers after 11:30 class dismissal.

Families may opt to schedule their child to stay fewer afternoons than mornings. However, students must attend class in the morning in order to stay for afternoon enrichment. The afternoon schedule is set for the entire school year and is billed in addition to morning class tuition, according to the family’s chosen tuition payment plan.

2023–24 Afternoon Enrichment Tuition (11:30–3:10)

Early Learning CenterAfternoon Enrichment (11:30–3:10pm)Annual Tuition
Preschool/PreK2 Days (T/Th)$900
Preschool/PreK 3 Days (M/W/F)$1,350
Preschool/PreK 5 Days (M-F)$2,250

Before & After School Care

Before and After School Care is available. Before Care is provided in the cafeteria of the main school and includes age-appropriate activities and supervision for Preschool–6th graders. After Care is provided for Preschool–6th grade students and includes outdoor play and supervised activities in the Early Learning Center building. For additional information click here.

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