Arts-Integrated Preschool in Bucktown
Bubbles Academy’s educational philosophy of arts integration combines content and skills taken from art practices, including dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, with developmentally appropriate early childhood learning standards and socio-emotional skills. We foster a vibrant learning environment that respects and values the needs of the individual learner in order to create a sense of collaboration and community– explore the possibilities at Bubbles Academy today!
Accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
Preschool offers Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (June) start dates, with rolling admissions throughout the year, pending availability in each class program. Priority consideration is given to full-day enrollments, and students who have completed our Preschool Older Twos and/or Preschool Prep: Gentle Separation program.
Applications are open to join the fall semester in progress, and for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
To start the admissions process or schedule a tour, please submit your information via the inquiry form below and our admissions team will reach out shortly with a link to our tour calendar.
Accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
Preschool offers Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (June) start dates, with rolling admissions throughout the year, pending availability in each class program. Priority consideration is given to full-day enrollments, and students who have completed our Preschool Older Twos and/or Preschool Prep: Gentle Separation program.
Applications are open to join the fall semester in progress, and for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
To start the admissions process or schedule a tour, please submit your information via the inquiry form below and our admissions team will reach out shortly with a link to our tour calendar.
Preschool
Our comprehensive preschool program offers a wide range of enriching classes built around four core pillars – language acquisition, nature exploration, art immersion, and sensory play. We specialize in helping children become lifelong learners and develop skills to shape their future success. From mindfulness meditation exercises to music lessons to cultural field trips and more, our focus is on evoking purposeful joy in each of our students from day one. Join us at Bubbles Academy to start off your little one’s educational journey!
Preschool
Our comprehensive preschool program offers a wide range of enriching classes built around four core pillars – language acquisition, nature exploration, art immersion, and sensory play. We specialize in helping children become lifelong learners and develop skills to shape their future success. From mindfulness meditation exercises to music lessons to cultural field trips and more, our focus is on evoking purposeful joy in each of our students from day one. Join us at Bubbles Academy to start off your little one’s educational journey!
Private Birthday Parties
Private Birthday Parties
Bubbles Academy is the ideal spot for your next birthday party! With bright, whimsical spaces and a variety of fun activities, you won’t run out of entertainment options. Choose from slots available on Saturdays and Sundays, with early afternoon and late afternoon times to accommodate your family’s schedule.
Enjoy two special hours that are sure to keep the kids laughing and playing all day long. Our staff will ensure everything runs smoothly so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the big day.
Nature Playground
It’s a fact that play in nature is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. We passionately advocate for nature play in urban areas while incorporating our innovative sensory arts programming designed to nurture each child’s growth. This is what prompted us to create an outdoor classroom and Nature Playground, the centerpiece of community building at our Bucktown location.
Nature Playground
It’s a fact that play in nature is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. We passionately advocate for nature play in urban areas while incorporating our innovative sensory arts programming designed to nurture each child’s growth. This is what prompted us to create an outdoor classroom and Nature Playground, the centerpiece of community building at our Bucktown location.
Learn More
Preschool offers Fall (September), Winter (January), and Summer (June) start dates, with rolling admissions throughout the year, pending availability in each class program. Priority consideration is given to full-day enrollments and students who have completed our Preschool Older Twos and/or Preschool Prep: Gentle Separation program.
Applications are open to join the fall semester in progress, and for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year.
To start the admissions process or schedule a tour, please submit your information via the inquiry form here.
It’s a fact that play in nature is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social development. We are passionately advocating for nature play in urban areas, while incorporating our innovative sensory arts programming, designed to nurture each child’s growth. This is what prompted us to create an outdoor classroom and Nature Playground, the centerpiece of community building at our Bucktown location.
Why a nature playground?
A nature playground is different from a traditional playground in that it uses natural and open ended materials to facilitate and inspire play.
- Natural play helps children connect to and engage with the natural world
- Naturalized learning and play environments help children develop intellectual, emotional, social and cognitive skills (a playground for Whole Child Development)
- Opportunities for immersive natural play are shown to increase creativity, problem solving, and reduce stress.
- This playground will also facilitate social interaction and problem solving in that it will provide not just a structure for students to play on, but many open-ended, natural materials for students to play with, reshaping and recreating the playground as they interact with it.
Community Playtime Hours
No reservations needed, just come on over to play! Please note that the building will not be staffed or accessible during community playtime, so please plan accordingly for potty trips!
Hours are subject to change.
Playtime is available:
Daily from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Hours are subject to change.
Free parking in the lot next to the building.
Academic Calendar '23-'24
2184 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 60614
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