We are proud to say that some of our teachers have been at our center since it opened in 1990.
Several others have been with KinderCare for 20 or more years.
Each of our lead classroom teachers are teacher qualified according to the State of Illinois standards. Some of them also hold college degrees.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- We would like to invite you to stop in to see our center and meet our staff. We have been at this location since 1990 serving families in Orland Park, Homer Glen, and Lockport. We take great pride in our center and the longevity of many of our staff members. We care for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Educational programs are available at each level including a kindergarten program and before and after school care.
- We strive to make our center both a safe and healthy place to be. Our front entryway is password protected by a keypad. Our age appropriate fenced in playgrounds offer a safe environment for your child to play outside. We serve two well balanced meals and a snack each day, all of which are prepared on the premises. Our staff are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS]...Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS] - parents have a co-pay…$65 per week co-pay (income-based subsidy) weekly…Go to www.actforchildren.org for more information...USAB (Military) NACCRRA
- 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), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 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
When is the application deadline for Pinewood Drive KinderCare?
The application deadline for Pinewood Drive KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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