School Readiness Programs | UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY - Kindergarten Readiness, Waukegan (Elmwood Avenue) Site
800 South Elmwood Avenue, Lyon Magnet Elementary School, Waukegan, IL 60085
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in the Waukegan School District
- Must be entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year and have little to no preschool experience
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
*Program dates change annually. Call or visit website for details.
Administrative Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
847-775-1058
Voice - Primary Program Phone
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Call or visit website to register Documents Required: - Registration form (online)
Fees
No fee
Service area
Waukegan, IL
Description
Free summer school program for children entering kindergarten in the Waukegan School District. Allows students to practice following directions and learn key skills. Program runs for three weeks during the summer and is taught by licensed teachers.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/03/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
What's Here
Providing organization
UNITED WAY OF LAKE COUNTY
Nonprofit organization supporting the communities of Lake County.