Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Champaign - Research Park
About the School
- At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool at UIUC of Champaign, we offer the perfect balance of learning and fun in an educational child care environment for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K. We are beyond a daycare.
- Our preschool uses our Links to Learning curriculum to prepare children for elementary school and life.
- We are committed to providing excellent child care and education to children in the Champaign, Campustown, Urbana, Orchard Downs, Parkland Community College, Rantoul, Mahomet, UIUC, and St. Joe communities and beyond.
- Learn more by visiting our school in person.
- We are conveniently located near Research Park at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana (Oak St. & Hazelwood Dr.).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 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
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Champaign - Research Park?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Champaign - Research Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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