At this center our teachers have over 100 years of combined experience in Education! We are also proud to announce that our School Age teacher Ms.
Maria, won the 2014 Knowledge Universe 'Early Childhood Educator of the Year' award! Take a moment to meet everyone!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Glen Ellyn KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare Glen Ellyn! We have a very passionate and tenured team of educators, with over 100 years of combined experience! Wealso achieved NAEYC Accreditation in August 2014! We are also proud todeclare that ourSchool Age teacher Ms. Maria, won the Knowledge Universe 'Early Childhood Educator of theYear Award' for 2014!Our enriched classrooms, which include Preschool and Prekindergarten, offer a wide range of learning opportunities that will allow your child's imagination to soar! Stop in today and see for yourself!
- Here at KinderCare Glen Ellyn we have a First Aid & CPR certified staff member in the building at all times.Ms.Kayla, ourHealth and Safety coordinator checks our center to ensure that all proper safety measures arein place and that our staff is up to date on all safety procedures, such as Safe Sleep for Infants.Our front door has a key pad entry which only allows parents and guardians access into the building. Our playground areas arecompletely fenced in for the safety and security of the children in our care.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: German
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Childcare assistance through YWCA, Day Care Action for Children
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Glen Ellyn KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori Academy Of Glen Ellyn by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Glen Ellyn KinderCare?
The application deadline for Glen Ellyn KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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