Detour 2 Discovery Day School

2001 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60616-0606
Tel: (312)949-2273
Grades: PK | 153 students
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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
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
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Prekindergarten
Year Founded 1992
Student Body
Total Students 153 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 39% (IL School Avg.: 37%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 1:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 12 students
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%
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!

Nearby Schools:

Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Gr. PK | 0 mi. away
Loop Learning Center
Gr. K | 0.1 mi. away
Daystar School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.4 mi. away
Pui Tak Christian School
Gr. PK-6 | 0.5 mi. away
South Loop KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 0.5 mi. away
Old St Mary's School
Gr. PK-6 | 0.5 mi. away

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