The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and 5th Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston invite community members to a second public meeting, on Thursday, April 15, to discuss updates in planning for a possible expansion of the Lab Schools' early childhood facilities.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Laboratory Schools' Large Group Room, 126 Judd Hall. Entry is through the double doors on South Kimbark Avenue, just north of East 59th Street.
As part of a proposed expansion now under consideration, Laboratory Schools administrators have identified the need for an early childhood center that would be dedicated to children from nursery school through second grade. Those children are currently spread among several buildings.
One option for locating a new early childhood center would be on University-owned land at 5800 S. Stony Island Ave. The April 15 meeting will offer an opportunity for members of the community to see updated plans and designs, including changes based on feedback from the Feb. 11 public meeting. Community members also will have an opportunity to ask questions.
—Prof. Chuan He
