Detour 2 Discovery Day School
School Notes Overview:
At Detour 2 Discovery Day School, early childhood is a journey - not a race! We target only 35% of our state approved capacity so you know our ratios can't be beat and the care our dedicated staff provide is phenomenal....
School Overview:
Detour 2 Discovery Day School |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) |
European Council for International Schools Council of Bilingual Education National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools Association of Military Colleges and Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten | |
| Year Founded | 1992 | |
| County | Cook County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 53 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 39% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 100 students | ||
| Pre-K - 53 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 12 | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:16 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 345 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 10 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,050 | |
| Tuition Notes | The monthly tuition rate quoted is for full time preschool. Call for our rates in other programs. | |
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | |
| Head of School | Jennifer Heim | |
| Admissions Director | Ms. Jo An Willis | |
| Admissions Associate | Celestine Stephens | |
School Notes:
- Lowest ratios in the midwest!
- Small class size!
- Friendly, loving staff!
- Nurturing an appreciation for cultural differences!
- A community of families dedicated to high quality early childhood education!
- Profile last updated: 07/31/2006
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60616) | School Zip (60616) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,073 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $30,625 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.7 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 50 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60616) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 27% / 73% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Loop Learning Center - 45 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- Daystar Education Assoc. - 86 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Old St Mary's School - 33 students - 0.4 mi. away - view location
- Pui Tak Christian School - 67 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- St. Therese School - 222 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Chicago, Cook County, Zip 60616
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