https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/parenting-articles daily 0.75 2022-01-14 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/parenting-articles/blog-post-title-two-cb74t monthly 0.5 2021-10-22 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/parenting-articles/blog-post-title-three-xynrf monthly 0.5 2021-10-22 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/parenting-articles/blog-post-title-four-zlx39 monthly 0.5 2021-10-22 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/events daily 0.75 2025-04-03 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/events/event-one-lclkg monthly 0.5 2021-10-27 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/events/event-two-n4lwd monthly 0.5 2021-10-27 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/about daily 0.75 2022-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634844032160-8KMB5C90H3F7TDIGPZHV/bw-20110509-150211.jpeg Get To Know Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634844088920-S7FMLJ8S074Y01X98RQX/27-1.png Get To Know Us Our mission is upheld by our educated and professional teachers who provide a warm, inclusive environment which focuses on relationships, values individuals regardless of differences, and promotes social skills as a precursor to academics. Teachers partner with families to provide the best educational experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8b84ccdeec236234bf2c3b/1597770042284-3FYAZT7J8CJB45E7E7ZQ/wand-blue%402x.png Get To Know Us https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/contact daily 0.75 2026-01-19 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/our-facilities daily 0.75 2022-01-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634844971498-HUVG3RFGPK4GFOUPT33E/35.png Our Facilities - State-of-the-Art Classrooms The Day School is housed in the modern Gratz Center, directly behind the historic Fourth Presbyterian Church building, which was built in 2012. Classrooms are bright and spacious with floor to ceiling windows looking out on to our ground-level playground designed for young children. The open space allows for group play and provides areas for quiet and solitary play. Teachers create an environment that encourages curiosity and independence by hand selecting toys and activities and placing them where children can explore on their own time. When setting up the room, teachers consider the class’ interests and abilities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634845026198-9VF9W689A46HZRBFUV64/19.png Our Facilities - Playground Right outside our classrooms doors you will find our expansive, private playground. Children have plenty of space to run, climb and bike ride on the weather-friendly playground surface. A climbing structure provides opportunities to use full body movements and is an obstacle preschool children love to tackle. Bikes, scooters, and wagons are available for those who prefer to move by wheels. Our group-sized sandbox is the perfect place to dig, pour, build and “bake” alone or with friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634845115986-LD7A4JQFDS4Y79KHFQME/IMG_6906-1.jpeg Our Facilities - Bumpus Room - Motor Play In inclement weather, Day Schoolers utilize the Bumpus Room for motor play. This spacious room accommodates bikes, slides, a basketball hoop, mats for tumbling, roller skates, wagons, tunnels and more. Walls are equipped with padding and floor is carpeted to soften any incidences. Floor to ceiling windows provide a view of the church and the bustle of Michigan Avenue. https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/application-process daily 0.75 2024-07-31 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/tuition daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/schedule-a-visit daily 0.75 2021-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634941338881-4WW8K0CDAOPLN1YLJVUP/34670832_1735348049885683_8468495023065792512_n.jpg Schedule A Visit - Schedule a Visit In order to give each family our full attention and answer specific questions, we invite you to schedule an individual tour. During the tour, parents (without children) are welcome to observe the class in session. Please allow 30 minutes to 1 hour for your visit. Visits may be scheduled for November 1 or later for the Preschool Programs and February 1 or later for the Twos Program by contacting Kathy Hager at (312)640-2579 or khager@fourthchurch.org Any questions? Contact us by clicking below! https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/our-families daily 0.75 2026-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1634846090875-5EF00E1ZWM4EKW77VUGC/IMG_5365.png Our Families We believe that parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Therefore, we firmly believe in collaborating with parents in order to provide the best school experience for all children. Collaboration happens in many ways. The director and teachers are always curious to hear about the latest developments at home and are open to receiving feedback about each family’s school experience. Communication is on-going via email, phone, text and in person. Formal conferences are scheduled in January, and also take place as requested throughout the year. https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/our-teachers daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/c5f7bb90-139e-4166-9204-fd6ea40930d4/kathy+hager+website+photo.jpg Our Teachers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/d4865c1d-ac57-472c-bd47-d72fc4944d10/Barb+profile+website.png Our Teachers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/216c8c7b-3cae-45a7-9503-c3f63d96cb60/lisa+ahmad.jpg Our Teachers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/09e1955d-a22e-4dc1-97e7-962cb5b29383/Ellie+website.jpg Our Teachers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/0ade9c86-427e-4b59-8fcb-f1e4bc013d8a/Hannah+Steadman.jpg Our Teachers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/0448f8ce-5d6d-422e-8268-88352c8252f3/Kathy+Harrington.JPG Our Teachers https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/login daily 0.75 2021-10-27 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/benefit daily 0.75 2023-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/60b06ac8-fade-447e-8313-d7d802ad7611/1.jpg Benefit https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/donate-1 daily 0.75 2024-11-13 https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/home daily 1.0 2026-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1642219169783-22XKENK1NZ1YQ04CEBEV/Bumpus+window+twos.jpg Home - Who We Are Fourth Church Day School is an established, community-minded, play-based preschool that encourages life-long learning by respecting and educating the whole child. Located across from the Hancock Center and housed within Fourth Presbyterian Church, our school welcomes a diverse population. Our warm and supportive environment is maintained by the professionalism of our teachers and enriched by ongoing communication with parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1642220290587-TM0G7E78AYQZMJ4R59BV/twos+shaving+cream.JPG Home - What We Do The Day School offers play-based, half-day preschool programs for children 2 to 5 years old, with extended-day options available for children 3 to 5 years old. Play groups are offered for children 1 to 2 years old and their parent or caregiver. School is in session September to June, with Summer Enrichment programs offered the first two weeks of June. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8b84ccdeec236234bf2c3b/1597768223321-Z9W3ZQGL0I42CDLHD3MG/spaceship%402x.png Home https://www.fourthchurchdayschool.org/home-benefit-2025 daily 0.75 2025-04-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/2cb0aa5a-d89d-4f3e-a9a9-dde834381c64/Invite+square.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1642219169783-22XKENK1NZ1YQ04CEBEV/Bumpus+window+twos.jpg Home (Benefit 2025) - Who We Are Fourth Church Day School is an established, community-minded, play-based preschool that encourages life-long learning by respecting and educating the whole child. Located across from the Hancock Center and housed within Fourth Presbyterian Church, our school welcomes a diverse population. Our warm and supportive environment is maintained by the professionalism of our teachers and enriched by ongoing communication with parents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6160710c27193358b426c2a7/1642220290587-TM0G7E78AYQZMJ4R59BV/twos+shaving+cream.JPG Home (Benefit 2025) - What We Do The Day School offers play-based, half-day preschool programs for children 2 to 5 years old, with extended-day options available for children 3 to 5 years old. Play groups are offered for children 1 to 2 years old and their parent or caregiver. 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