KinderCare is one of the nation's leading early childhood providers.
Our teachers passionately embrace a balanced approach to learning- which gives parents confidence that their child will have fun as she or he develops socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
At Lincoln Park KinderCare we are always happy to meet and talk about your child's progress at any time.
Our teachers are eager to understand your needs and to serve your child as a unique member of our KinderCare family!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2003
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Lincoln ParkKinderCare. Our commitment to you is to enhance your child's educational experience, starting as young as six weeks old up to prekindergarten. We provide the kind of care that focuses on the whole child, meeting the needs of your child's emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and educational well-being. As educators, we want you to feel confident in the care we provide and will take every step to gain your trust. At Lincoln ParkKinderCare, we would like to personally invite you to come see what makes us different -what makes us a family!Lincoln ParkKinderCare has been a part of the Lincoln Park community for over10 years and has a staff with a combined total of over 200 years of experience in the early childhood education field.We servefamilies from many neighborhoods including; Lincoln Park, Old Town, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Wrigleyville, Lakeview and Roscoe Village - just to name a few. We understand each family has different needs and would love the opportunity to show you how we can fit the needs of your family.
- Our center has a security coded entry door and you will always find a manager at the front desk monitoring who is coming in and out of the building. We have a private playground, which is surrounded by a six foot safety fence. All teachers and staff are CPR and First Aid certified. We are on the Consumer Products Safety Commission's mailing list and when alerts are received, we email those out to parents.We conduct name to face counts every 30 minutes andemergency evacuationson a monthly basis. Our nurse consultant also visits us monthly... she keeps us informed of seasonal illnesses and makes sure we follow proper diapering/handwashing techniques to keep those germs out! We also have a Health and Safety Coordinator who does classroom checks weeklyto be sure that your little ones are in the safest environment possible!
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 WEEKS, Max Age - 5 YEARS
- No subsidy
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lincoln Park KinderCare?
The application deadline for Lincoln Park KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lincoln Park KinderCare located?
Lincoln Park KinderCare is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 8 other private schools located in Lincoln Park.
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