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Preschool & Childcare Directory: Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

2024 - 2025

Lincolnshire Community Nursery School

General School Information

  • School Address: 30 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
  • Director name: Katie Tantillo
  • School contact information (email): director@lcns.org 
  • School contact information (phone number): 847-945-1450
  • School Websitewww.lcns.org
  • Days & Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Philosophy/General Purpose

Since 1973, LCNS has been providing rewarding preschool programs that encourage children to learn through hands-on discovery and play. We serve students in Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Deerfield, Vernon Hills, Lake Forest and other surrounding communities. LCNS is proud to be accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). LCNS also has a Gold Circle of Quality rating at ExceleRate Illinois.


Students

  • Student/Teacher Ratio: 2s - 1:4, On My Own - 1:5, 3s - 1:7, PreK - 1:8
  • Student Age Range: 2-5 year olds
  • Toilet Training Policy: LCNS supports children through the toilet training process. 

The Classroom

  • Class Size: Terrific Twos - maximum 8, On My Own - maximum 10, 3s - maximum 14, Pre-K - maximum 16
  • Curriculum: 
    • Carefully guided play helps a child to think critically, solve problems creatively and develop a positive attitude toward school. Developmentally appropriate activities shape our curricula and allow young children to feel confident about themselves and the world around them.

Registration + Tuition


Additional Information

  • Accreditation:
    • LCNS is proudly a NAEYC accredited preschool! NAEYC stands for the National Association for the Education of Young Children and this professional membership promotes high quality early learning standards and helps parents find the best possible early childhood experience for their children.
  • Other Information
    • LCNS is proud to be a part of this community for over 50 years! Please reach out to the Director to come tour our beautiful school in the woods and learn more about our high quality programming.