Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Care For Kids
About the School
- At Care for Kids, our bilingual teachers provide exemplary child care service in a safe environment.
- We have a security door to enhance your childs safety, an enclosed outdoor play area, and our experienced staff is trained in first aid.
- We love children and provide excellent care for all the little ones.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Quality Care In a Nurturing Learning Environment
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Care For Kids?
The application deadline for Care For Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Care For Kids is Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
2755 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
710 S Milwauke Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
Catholic
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
411 N. Wheeling Road
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 255-5538
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
2755 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
710 S Milwauke Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
9203.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
Channing Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 S Channing St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5185
9203.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Compton Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
9203.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Larsen Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5250
9203.4 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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