Nazarene Nursery School and Kindergarten began in 1968 to provide a safe place for the children of working parents.
We are state licensed and our purpose is to show Christ's love to children.
We believe that early childhood is the greatest period of learning.
Patterns of thought and attitudes are developed during this time.
Relationships established at this age will govern happiness and achievement throughout life.
Our objectives are to share Christian concepts, provide social adjustment, safe care and develop basic skills, using the "A-Beka" curriculum.
Our staff is friendly, educated and and focused on the "whole" child.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Nazarene Nursery School and Kindergarten began in 1968 to provide a safe place for the children of working parents. We are state licensed and our purpose is to show Christ's love to children. We believe that early childhood is the greatest period of learning. Patterns of thought and attitudes are developed during this time. Relationships established at this age will govern happiness and achievement throughout life. Our objectives are to share Christian concepts, provide social adjustment, safe care and develop basic skills, using the "A-Beka" curriculum. Our staff is friendly, educated and and focused on the "whole" child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 12/8/2017
I LOVE this school. My child has been in the infant room for the last 10 months and has been shown nothing but love! The room is comfortable and stimulating for the babies. The staff is amazing, I really couldn't ask for better!
5 12/11/2012
Love love this school.. I have two kids that are attending school since 6 weeks old. SCHOOL is doing fantastic job educating my children. My 5 year old reads at the 1st grade level, my 3 year old is recognizes the letters in the alphabet and numbers up to 10...
and most important is the fact that my kids LOVE this place. There were so many times that they refused to go home!!!!
KUDOS to staff !!
5 7/9/2012
The very best school in the area, not even a close second. We have been very satisfied with everything. I would strongly recommend.
5 5/21/2012
Has been a good school for years! No school is perfect but this school is very caring! They do their best to provide good care and nurtuting for thr children.
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