The teachers and staff at Bowes Road are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
The majority of our teachers have their CDA, or Bachelor's degree in Education.
Our team strives for excellence through continuing education from biannual 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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Bowes Road KinderCare in Elgin Illinois. We are very excited to meet you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
- The staff here is 100% first aid and CPR certified, this is a true asset to our school.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- DHS
- YWCA
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jim Harbaugh, NFL Coach
- Jenna Bush Hager, Television Personality
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bowes Road KinderCare?
Bowes Road KinderCare famous alumni include: Jim Harbaugh, NFL Coach and Jenna Bush Hager, Television Personality.
When is the application deadline for Bowes Road KinderCare?
The application deadline for Bowes Road KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bowes Road KinderCare is Fox Valley Lutheran Academy (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Larkin Center School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spring Street KinderCare (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring Street KinderCare ![Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare]( "Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1250 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
South Street KinderCare ![South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare]( "South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of South Elgin
Daycare / Preschool
450 Briargate Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 468-1630
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 468-1630
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
2.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fox Valley Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1111 Van St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7795
2.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 14 students
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
St. Edward Central Catholic High School
(Catholic)
335 Locust St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-7535
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Larkin Center School
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students Tuition listed
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring Street KinderCare ![Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare]( "Spring Street KinderCare Photo - South Elgin KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1250 W. Spring St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-5280
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
South Street KinderCare ![South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare]( "South Street KinderCare Photo - South Street KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1520 Main Lane
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-0555
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of South Elgin
Daycare / Preschool
450 Briargate Dr
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 468-1630
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 468-1630
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
9178.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
9178.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
9178.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
9178.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
9178.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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