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About our School

In 1926, Peggy Reiser, the first teacher and director of Ravinia Nursery School, welcomed a dozen students into her Ravinia home.  Today, as one of the oldest preschools in the state of Illinois, Ravinia has grown and matured while maintaining the coziness of home. 

In 1958 under the leadership of its Director, Rosalie Weinfeld and the Board of Directors, funds were raised to build "the little blue school" on Red Oak Lane. 

In 1991 a multi-purpose room was added and in 1998 the playground was redone and brought up to code. 

In 2001 after celebrating its 75th anniversary, Ravinia Nursery School underwent an extensive interior renovation which was completed in the fall of 2002.

In 2006, Ravinia Nursery School celebrated its 80th anniversary of educating children in the highest standards of excellence. 

Since it's inception, it continues to be a nonprofit developmental preschool open to all families regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry. No child will be excluded because of disability or special needs unless the program is unable to meet the specific needs of that child.