At Care for Kids, our bilingual teachers provide exemplary child care service in a safe environment.
We have a security door to enhance your childs safety, an enclosed outdoor play area, and our experienced staff is trained in first aid.
We love children and provide excellent care for all the little ones.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Care For Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Care For Kids?
The application deadline for Care For Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Care For Kids is Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 121 students 0.7 miles 3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
0.7
PK-K
121
The Little Hands Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 61 students 0.7 miles 2755 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
0.7
PK-K
61
Grades: NS-12 | 100 students 1 miles 9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1
NS-12
100
Grades: 8-12 | 29 students 1.1 miles 5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
1.1
8-12
29
Literki Learning Care Center Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 65 students 1.5 miles 710 S Milwauke Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
1.5
PK-K
65
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