Bethlehem Lutheran Child Dev Center believes that each child has an individual personality, separate learning style, and family background.
Spontaneous play and child initiated activities are an important part of learning and cognitive development.
Our goal is to help children develop the skills they will need to succeed in school and throughout life.
Our pledge is for a continuous positive contact and communication with each other to insure consistency, security and emotional support to help children grow.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center often compared to?
Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like The Einstein Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center vs. The Einstein Academy
The nearest high school to Bethlehem Lutheran Child Development Center is St. Edward Central Catholic High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Tree East (0.5 miles away)
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845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Summit School ![Summit School Photo]( "Summit School Photo")
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
2.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Institute Of Islamic Education
All-girls (Islamic)
1280 Bluff City Blvd
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-4685
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Marklund Wasmond Center
Special Education School
1435 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 307-1882
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
845 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-6880
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
The Ivy Academy & Early Learning
Daycare / Preschool
545 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
Elgin, IL 60120
(224) 281-4979
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
103 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 695-6609
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
274 Division St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 931-2804
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School ![St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.]( "St. John's Lutheran School Photo - St. John's Lutheran School in Elgin Il.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
109 N Spring St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-7633
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
9182.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Hinckley-big Rock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Lincoln Ave
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
9183.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
9183.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
9185.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Marengo Comm Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
9185.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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