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Care A Lot Early Learning Centers

5522 North Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60630

Tel: (773) 763-0888

www.carealot4kids.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 69 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Care A Lot Early Learning Centers in Chicago, IL, offers early childhood and pre–kindergarten programs in a nonsectarian, city–based setting with an enrollment of 69 students.
Founded in 1986, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 15.
The school is located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood and serves a diverse student body with approximately 33% students of color.
Annual tuition is $10,000, which is below the average private elementary school tuition in Chicago.
Care A Lot Early Learning Centers participates in the National Association for the Education of Young Children and provides summer school options.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 69 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Care A Lot Early Learning Centers
Nursery	47
Pre-K	12
Kind	10

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

Your child's home away from home

Student Body

Total Students

69 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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School Notes

Child care center for children 15 mths to 12 yrs. old. Toddler 15 mth. to 2 yrs. old Preschool 2-3 yrs. old Pre-Kindergarten 4-5 yrs. Before/After School-aged care 6-12 yrs. old Summer Day Camp 6-12 yrs. old

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Care A Lot Early Learning Centers cost?

Care A Lot Early Learning Centers's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Care A Lot Early Learning Centers?

The application deadline for Care A Lot Early Learning Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Care A Lot Early Learning Centers located?

Care A Lot Early Learning Centers is located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Jefferson Park.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,873 for elementary schools and $18,675 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).