Elmhurst Academy of Early Learning vs. Elmhurst KinderCare
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School Overview
Overview
Elmhurst Academy is a private, indepedent Reggio Emilia inspired school for early childhood that believes in the students' right to realize and expand their own potential.
Enrolls children from birth through kindergarten during the school year (September-June), and birth through the third grade during the summer session (June-August).
For additional information regarding enrollment, please call the School Office (630) 279-2494 ext. 10 or email us at info@elmhurstacademy.com.
The teachers and staff at the Elmhurst KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
Our teachers have an average tenure of five to 10 years at our center.
(We have three staff members with 19 plus years with KinderCare) The majority of our teachers have their Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a Childhood Development Associates Credential.
The Elmhurst KinderCare team strives for excellence through continuing education from bi-annual company professional development trainings to seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Grades Offered
NS-K
NS-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1981
2001
Students Body
Total Students
102 students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
23
-
Pre-K Students
56
143
Kindergarten Students
23
36
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
4 teachers
Average Class Size
20
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:45
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
https://www.elmhurstacademy.com/applications
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Admissions Director
Colleen Odegaard
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