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Welcome to AAUW Preschool!
Lake County’s Nature-Focused, Play-Based, cooperative preschool for hands-on learning.
Wonder…Explore…Discover!
Serving families throughout Lake County since 1953, AAUW Preschool is an award-winning Waukegan preschool tucked away in a quiet north-side neighborhood.
* Now enrolling students ages two to five! *
We are a tuition-based, non-profit preschool & welcome all families interested in giving their child/children a well-rounded, play-based preschool experience!
Browse the site to learn about 2026-2027 class options, tuition rates and easy registration process!
Upcoming Events:
EXCELLENT Based on 22 reviews Posted on PumaNovember 4, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This school has been around a long time and it shows. Both of my children have attended this school with great results. This school thrives on family involvement and play based learning. I love that my kids could just be kids. No electronics, just hands on learning.Posted on Alexander RomeroNovember 4, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best teachers ever. Past and present.Posted on Maria HOctober 31, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AAUW is such a hidden gem in Waukegan! We love the play based curriculum that allow the kids to learn through play and discovery and the wonderful staff who believe in meeting the children where they are at. Some of our favorite features of the school include the large fenced in outdoor play area, the child sized bathrooms to encourage independence, large classrooms, the fact that it is hidden in a quiet neighborhood and that the kids get the opportunity to play outside everyday!Posted on Kristen CadeOctober 24, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AAUW Preschool is a wonderful school! You won't find any place else like it in the area. The large, bright classrooms and the huge outdoor learning area are features not found elsewhere. The caring staff brings developmentally appropriate learning - not forcing homework on 2-5 year old kids. And it's not often you find a preschool where generations of families have attended. AAUW Preschool, in my opinion, is simply the best!Posted on Jessica EliceaOctober 23, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter loves this school. The staff is amazing and as first time parents we appreciate the updates and support. I can’t say enough nice things about everyone at this school. Would 10/10 recommend!Posted on Veronica WatkinsOctober 20, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family has had such a wonderful experience with AAUW Preschool over the years. Claire attended when she was 5 (she’s now 12!), and I truly credit that time with giving her a strong foundation in reading and creativity. Killian has spent the last two years there, and it’s been just as special watching him thrive in the same nurturing environment. The teachers host wonderful family events and make great use of the school’s beautiful LearnScape — a large, nature-based play area that encourages exploration, curiosity, and imagination. Their half-day pre-K program is the perfect amount of time for a parent to run errands (or maybe even sneak in a nap!) knowing their child is in a safe, enriching environment and getting a little taste of the school years ahead. I also appreciate AAUW’s commitment to the community, including their partnerships like the one currently developing with The Place for Children with Autism. And as a parent cooperative, it’s clear that family voices truly matter here — you feel like an active part of your child’s education. AAUW Preschool has been such a gift to our family, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.Posted on Jessica HoseltonOctober 16, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 3 daughters have all attended this preschool. The two older girls have since “graduated” and my youngest is currently living her best life in their 2-year-old program. I have so many wonderful things to say about this school and what it has meant for our family over the past 7 years, but most of all, it is a place that has helped us find community, make friends, get involved and collaborate for the good of all. I met my core group of “mom friends” there, and my kids still have their besties from preschool. The grounds are incredible and unique, the play-based curriculum allows kids to be kids while exploring the world around them. This preschool is an incredibly special place and you won’t find anything just like it in our area.Posted on Leslie NicolSeptember 27, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. AAUW Preschool has become a home away from home for both my kids. The teachers and staff are wonderful, the education quality is topnotch, and it's truly a one of a kind community!Posted on Luz Mercado-ColeMay 30, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son attended this school for two years & absolutely loved it. I also loved it. The staff is kind & friendly. His teachers were the best ! I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a preschool for their little one.Posted on Teresa PajorApril 4, 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This school is a gem! Great staff and my kids enjoy plenty of time outside. Love it here
