University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

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Extended Day is available to students in grades Nursery 3–8 who need care extending to dismissal time at 5:15 p.m. With a variety of rotating activity blocks, students take the lead on fun in a high-energy environment. With fresh options and new experiences daily, each afternoon is unique, engaging, and full of possibilities.

Drop-ins are available for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. To request drop-in care, families should email Family Life Programs with the student's name, grade level, teacher's name, and date needed. Please send this information as early as possible so we can notify all relevant staff about the dismissal change.

You can register for Late Day without taking special classes, and you can register for special classes without signing up for Late Day.

All programs require pre-registration.

 Open RegistrationTerm Dates
Fall TermAugust 19 - 26, 2025
September 2 - November 21, 2025
Winter TermOctober 20 - 27, 2025December 1, 2025 - March 6, 2026
Spring TermFebruary 2 - 9, 2026March 24 - June 10, 2026

Program start dates:

Early Day Nursery 3: Thursday, September 4

Early Day Nursery 4 - Grade 8: Wednesday, September 3

Late Day Nursery 3: Thursday, September 4

Late Day Nursery 4 - Grade 2: Wednesday, September 3

Late Day Grade 3 - 8: Tuesday, September 2

All special classes begin on or after Wednesday, September 3.

Extended Day

773 702 9449

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