On January 7, Lab seniors gathered for a panel with alumni who shared their college experiences and advice, helping the Class of 2025 prepare for their next chapter.
Age Requirements & Eligibility to Lab’s Early Childhood Division
- Applicants to Nursery 3 must be two years old on or before September 1, of their year of application, and three years old on or before September 1 of their year of entry.
- Applicants to Nursery 4 must be must be three years old on or before September 1 of their year of application, and four years old on or before September 1 of their year of entry.
- Applicants to Kindergarten must be four years old on or before September 1 of their year of application, and five years old on or before September 1 of their year of entry.
- Applicants to Grade 1 who are not currently enrolled in Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1 of their year of application, and six years old on or before September 1 of their year of entry.
- If a child is currently enrolled in a CPS or other accredited school program (not daycare), or is in an international school whose grade does not align with the above age guidelines, please reach out to Irene Reed at ireed@ucls.uchicago.edu. All other applicants are asked to strictly adhere to the above guidelines.
Early Childhood Admissions Process
- September – November
- September - December
- October - December
- November - February
- September - December
September – November
Apply Online
September - December
Tour and Information Session
October - December
Parent Meeting
November - February
Student Assessment
September - December
Financial Aid (Optional)