Early Childhood Education In Bucktown
Joining the Bubbles Academy community is more than an educational experience – it’s an opportunity to enhance how you and your family interact, think, and create. Our goal is to ensure the journey of discovery with your little ones will be full of wonder. We offer programs designed to stimulate their minds and imagination so they may develop meaningful connections through collaboration, creativity, and exploration in a safe setting.
Spring Session: Registration is Now Open!
Caregiver & child classes are now back in our flagship building at 2184 N. Elston!
Spring Session: April 3 – May 24
Full session registration will be prorated to reflect however many weeks are left in the session, so it’s never too late to join us!
- Up to 2 adults may accompany each child to class
- Details are found in the Pricing & Policies section below
Class packs are available for all locations, purchase here!
Open Play In Bucktown
Open Play In Bucktown
2184 N. Elston
Monday – Friday from 1pm – 5pm
$15 to pop in
Free for families registered in a full session of classes or with class pack enrollment
Preschool at Bubbles Academy!
We offer multiple class levels to support each child in a full-year program.
To schedule a call or tour, please submit a preschool interest form located on our admissions page and our team will reach out to you shortly!
Community Events!
Community Events!
Join the fun and connect with other families in the Bubbles community while we share the joy of laughing, playing, and learning together! See our upcoming events below and save your spot at our next celebration!
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Spring Session Pricing:
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday (7 weeks)
- 30-minute classes: $140/Session or $25 drop-in
- 45-minute classes: $175/Session or $30 drop-in
- 60-minute classes: $280/Session or $45 drop-in
Wednesday – Friday (8 weeks)
- 30-minute classes: $160/Session or $25 drop-in
- 45-minute classes: $200/Session or $30 drop-in
- 60-minute classes: $320/Session or $45 drop-in
*Sensory Art (7 weeks): $210/Session or $35/drop-in
If a class cancellation due to in-class covid exposure is necessary, a makeup class credit will be provided. There are no refunds.
Bubbles Academy follows CDC guidance for masking in indoor environments. At medium level masks are optional, and at high level masks are required. The current level for Chicago can be found here. Please note, this may change throughout a session.
For tent classes: In the case of inclement weather (lightning, extreme rain or severe wind), class will be canceled and you will receive a makeup class credit to use in another tent class of your choice. Class will continue during mild to moderate rain showers.
Zero Symptoms Policy
If you, your child, or someone in your household is showing ANY symptoms of illness, we ask that you keep your child home and schedule a make-up class.
Code of Clean
We take the safety of our families and teaching artist staff very seriously, and ask for your partnership in providing a safe, clean classroom environment. >> View details
Makeup policy
If you miss a class, you may register for a makeup class by emailing [email protected]
Makeups are limited to 2 per session and must be used within the same session.
Advance registration is required, and makeup classes are available on a first-come first-served basis. Due to class format, makeup classes are not available for Gentle Separation.
Free parking in the preschool lot adjacent to the Nature Playground at 2184 N. Elston!
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