Mary Meyer School

Mary Meyer School Mary Meyer School is a nonprofit, NAEYC accredited Chicago preschool located in Lakeview since 1943. Our mission is to educate children through purposeful play.

For over 75 years, children have passed through the doorway of this Chicago Lakeview graystone schoolhouse. Mary Meyer School is a preschool that offers two daily half-day programs for 3 and 4 year old students under the care of three teachers. We are a NAEYC accredited preschool that inspires children to encounter the world with joy, curiosity and confidence. Our children spend their time at school in small and large groups being supported and taught by creative and inspirational teachers. All of our head teachers have a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and a comprehensive understanding of child development and what children need at this age. With decades of experience, we also support our parents as their children move into their life as a student. Our work inside often leads us outside to explore our Lakeview neighborhood. Whether we are collecting leaves for a science experiment or proclaiming our love to preserve our planet on an Earth Day Parade, we spend each day as thoughtful explorers. Our Playgarden behind our schoolhouse inspires students to run and play and bike and climb…and to plant. Our large raised beds inspire young farmers to get their hands dirty as they sow and plant and host a farmer’s market in the spring

Our school invites a variety of experts to share their skills with us throughout the school year:
• Theater with Lookingglass
• Music and movement with Susan Salidor
• A dedicated Studio artist on staff who supports the school curriculum in artistic and creative ways

09/15/2026

Here’s to a year of Small Wonders!

Play, create, make friends and discover the gentle rhythms of preschool 💙 together.Tuesdays • 4:00–5:15 PMSix-week sess...
09/04/2026

Play, create, make friends and discover the gentle rhythms of preschool 💙 together.
Tuesdays • 4:00–5:15 PM
Six-week sessions at Mary Meyer School

Registration is Open. Learn more through the link in our bio!

A perfect night for a warm welcome and the beginning of so many new friendships! We loved gathering with our incoming Ma...
08/28/2026

A perfect night for a warm welcome and the beginning of so many new friendships!

We loved gathering with our incoming Mary Meyer School families and watching our newest community begin to come together. We can’t wait for all that we’ll share in the year ahead. New friends really are the best friends!

Fresh paint, clean carpets, sparkling toys and one very tall friend keeping watch.All that’s missing is you! We can’t wa...
08/27/2026

Fresh paint, clean carpets, sparkling toys and one very tall friend keeping watch.
All that’s missing is you! We can’t wait to welcome our little friends and families back to Mary Meyer School.

Summer is sweeter with Jeni’s ice cream! 🍦Stop by Jeni’s Southport tomorrow, 7/29/26 from 4 to 7 PM. Every scoop and spr...
07/28/2026

Summer is sweeter with Jeni’s ice cream! 🍦Stop by Jeni’s Southport tomorrow, 7/29/26 from 4 to 7 PM. Every scoop and sprinkle supports our joy-filled little preschool that’s been part of the neighborhood since 1943.

07/16/2026

The soundtrack of our last day of Summer Camp… splashes, giggles, and summer friendships. Until our Playgarden is filled with the happy sounds of our Mary Meyer School friends again… have the best summer! ❤️

06/22/2026

We’re having a blast at Summer Splash! Two sessions remain for you and your toddler (ages 21 months to just under 3). Link in Bio. ☀️💦

04/22/2026
04/21/2026

We’re not just a school . . . we’re a schoolhouse. 🏡

A real home, filled with light, laughter, and the rhythms of a day designed just for children. And just beyond our back door? A play garden where scooters zoom, friendships grow, and imaginations take the lead.

04/20/2026

Join us at Playa Bowls Lakeview 4/22/26 and enjoy an Earth-friendly treat while giving back to Mary Meyer School.

When: Tuesday, April 22 | 3:00–7:00 PM
How: Mention Mary Meyer School when you order
Giveback: 20% of your purchase supports our school

Bring a friend, grab a bowl, and help us grow one delicious bite at a time

Address

2817 N Pine Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17735490870

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