Our staff at KinderCare bring many years of early childhood experience, along with a variety of backgrounds in early childhood education.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
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 the KinderCare on Main Lane! We look forward to having your family join ours!
- The KinderCare on Main Lane is nestled behind the Elgin Fresh Market. We are surrounded by community agencies that support our children and their families. We have scheduled visits to the local fire department, police department and Sherman Hospital. We believe being part of the community is so very important.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- YWCA (Childcare Assistance), NACCRRA- the parent pays, then is reimbursed
- 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), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare?
The application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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