CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago launched its first pre-kindergarten online application site Monday.
City officials said chicagoearlylearning.org has information on more than 600 preschool programs available under Chicago Public Schools and the Department of Family and Support Services.
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Parents can apply online for a spot for their children for the upcoming school year starting at 9 a.m. Monday. Once enrolled, parents will be notified about placement starting June 13. The city said families will be prioritized by need.
Children ages 3 and 4 are eligible for preschool, city officials said. Parents can find the pre-kindergarten centers closest to them on the website.