Step Into the Joy at Mary Meyer School – Apply Now

Mary Meyer School is now accepting Preschool Program applications for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the warm and supportive community at Mary Meyer School.
Registration for the Fall 2025 Parent & Toddler Program can be found here:  Parent Toddler Program Registration​
​If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected] or call the schoolhouse at 773.549.0870.
How to Visit & Apply

We’d love to welcome you to Mary Meyer School! Step inside our cozy graystone schoolhouse on Pine Grove Avenue, where children’s laughter, imagination, and discovery have filled the schoolhouse since 1943.

​Submit  New Family Inquiries, and we’ll be in touch to help your family explore, visit, and begin your journey with us—we can’t wait to meet you!

Our Application Process

Our application process is a chance to step inside Mary Meyer School, feel the warmth, creativity, and playfulness in our schoolhouse, and see how your child and family might grow with us. It’s also our opportunity to get to know your family and what matters most to you in a preschool experience. If questions arise at any step, please call us at 773.549.0870—we can’t wait to connect with you!​​

Visit the Magic of Mary Meyer School
We’d love to welcome you to our schoolhouse and share the magic of Mary Meyer School!
  • Weekly School Tours – Join us every Thursday, 9:30–10:10 AM to see our classrooms and Playgarden in action, with children learning, playing, and exploring.
  • Quarterly Evening Prospective Parent Nights – Get an in-depth look at our program, hear from teachers and current parents, and tour the space.
  • Monthly Weekend Open Houses – Visit the schoolhouse in a relaxed setting, learn about our philosophy and programs, and connect with staff and fellow prospective families.
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Registration is easy—simply submit  New Family Inquiries, and we’ll help you reserve your spot. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Apply Online
We’re excited to welcome new families for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years!

For 2025–2026, space is still available in our Preschool and Parent & Toddler programs, and we’ll continue to admit families as spots allow.

For 2026–2027, apply by early February 2026 to receive priority consideration, or submit your application anytime after—spots are filled on a rolling basis as they become available. Begin your child’s journey in our cozy schoolhouse, where curiosity, play, and discovery await!
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  • Program Age Eligibility for 2025-2026
    ​    Morning Class:     Children born between December 2, 2021 and December 1, 2022 
    Afternoon Class: Children born between September 2, 2020 and July 31, 2022 
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  • Program Age Eligibility for 2026-2027
    ​    Morning Class:     Children born between December 2, 2022 and December 1, 2023  
    Afternoon Class: Children born between September 2, 2021 and July 31, 2023 

Welcome to Mary Meyer School
  • Admission Decisions: Sent via email in early February 2026
  • ​Next Steps: Families offered admission return a signed agreement and deposit to secure their spot
  • Rolling Admissions: Continue from mid-February through Summer 2026 as space becomes available

Tuition Assistance

A Note About Tuition Assistance
At Mary Meyer School, we believe every child should have the chance to learn, play, and grow in our nurturing environment. Tuition assistance is available for the Preschool Program, helping make our joyful, curiosity-driven education accessible to families from all backgrounds.

We use TADS to gather family information, but award decisions are made by Mary Meyer School—and requesting assistance never affects admission. Please note that tuition assistance is not available for the Parent & Toddler Program.

Tuition Assistance Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year are Due: January 12, 2026

​Please visit our Tuition page for complete information on annual program tuition assistance opportunities.