Elizabeth Meyer Preschool Program

The Meyer School Preschool program follows a blended model, with general and special education students learning with and from one another through an interactive, play-based, and theme-based curriculum. We focus on developing the whole child, including social-emotional lessons and the Zones of Regulation as part of our curriculum. 

Our preschool team consists of fully credentialed teachers, paraprofessionals, and specialists, including:
  • One teacher and two paraprofessionals in each classroom
  • Speech-language pathologist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Social worker
  • School psychologist
  • Registered school nurse
  • Music teacher
  • Physical Education teacher
  • Music therapy services

Program Hours

Our preschool program offers morning, afternoon, and full-day sections. We have two classrooms each for the half-day and full-day programs.

Half-Day MORNING
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
  • Arrival: 8:25-8:30 a.m.
  • Dismissal 11:00 a.m.
Half-Day AFTERNOON
12:00 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Arrival: 11:55 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
  • Dismissal 2:30 p.m.
Full-Day
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Arrival: 8:25-8:30 a.m.
  • Dismissal 2:30 p.m.

Program Options

School Year 2024-2025
AGE 3 by September 1, 2024
Half-day (morning or afternoon sections)
  • 5 days per week
  • 2 or 3 day spots available on a limited basis
AGE 4 by September 1, 2024
  • Half-day (morning or afternoon), 5 days per week
    OR
  • Full-day, 5 days per week

Tuition Information

Discounted Tuition
  • District 73.5 discounted tuition rates are available to a limited number of students who live within Skokie School District 73.5
  • District 73.5 discounted tuition rates are awarded to students with the highest needs, based on our Preschool Screening process every April
Tuition Assistance through Niles Township
Niles Township offers tution assistance. Contact their office for information:
Niles Township
5255 Lincoln Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60077
Phone: 847-673-9300
Fax: 847-673-3214

Extended Care Options

7:00 to 8:30 a.m. 
District 73.5 Early Bird Program (before school)
*Preschool and Kindergarten students
S.P.A.C.E. Extended Preschool

Skokie Park District program, housed at Meyer School

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

AM Extended Preschool S.P.A.C.E. for afternoon students

11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PM Extended Preschool S.P.A.C.E. for morning students

2:30 to 6:00 p.m. 

Late Afternoon S.P.A.C.E. (after school)
*Preschool and Kindergarten students

Food Service

  • Lunch is a 30-minute period for full-day preschool students
  • Students may bring lunch from home or buy a school lunch (vegetarian, Halal, and Kosher options available)
  • The lunch menu is published on the district website each month
  • Fund your child’s lunch account through the online WebStore (MealTime registration required)

Supplies List

Visit our School Supply Lists page for links to half- and full-day Preschool supply lists.