At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Lisle, we combine play and learning in a nurturing and safe environment for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.
Our NAEYC-accredited preschool uses our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum to prepare children for elementary school and life.
We are committed to providing exceptional daycare and preschool education to children in the Lisle, Downers Grove, Darien, Romeoville, and Woodridge communities and beyond.
Contact us today to schedule a private tour. We are conveniently located at the intersection of Ogden & Lacey Aves, west of the post office.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
49 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
49:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The perfect balance of learning and play®
- Chesterbrook Academy's Our preschools, elementary and middle schools build the solid academic foundation students need for future success. In our schools, classes are led by dedicated, caring teachers who value open communication with parents. Using our Links to Learning curriculum, our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, combining structured learning experiences with play activities designed for each developmental stage. We link parents to their child's classroom experiences by providing a monthly summary of their child's work and suggestions to continue the learning at home. Our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. Our students are academically successful and capable of transferring their knowledge and skills to new challenges.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterbrook Academy is Chesterton Academy Of The Holy Family (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joan Of Arc (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chesterton Academy Of The Holy Family
(Catholic)
5205 Kingston Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 518-8383
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 518-8383
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students
A Generation Ahead Child Care/learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2055 Burlington Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 271-1025
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 271-1025
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Lisle KinderCare ![Lisle KinderCare Photo - Lisle KinderCare Front]( "Lisle KinderCare Photo - Lisle KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1640 Eisenhower Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-1944
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-1944
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chesterton Academy Of The Holy Family
(Catholic)
5205 Kingston Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 518-8383
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 518-8383
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Benet Academy
(Catholic)
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Abraxas Naperville Bridge
Alternative School
2221 64th St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
2.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 30 students
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
5524 Lee Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(507) 993-3931
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students
1400 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 969-0800
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James The Apostle School
(Catholic)
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4913 Columbia Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 969-1732
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Generation Ahead Child Care/learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2055 Burlington Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 271-1025
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 271-1025
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 89 students
Lisle KinderCare ![Lisle KinderCare Photo - Lisle KinderCare Front]( "Lisle KinderCare Photo - Lisle KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1640 Eisenhower Lane
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-1944
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 964-1944
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Glen Ellyn KinderCare ![Glen Ellyn KinderCare Photo - Glen Ellyn KinderCare]( "Glen Ellyn KinderCare Photo - Glen Ellyn KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2 South 726 Route 53
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-9333
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Pathway Montessori
Montessori School
1819 Maple Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 963-0394
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Yea Program
Alternative School
709 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9174.2 miles
Gr: 9-12
101 Garden St
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9174.2 miles
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Yorkville High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
9174.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
9174.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Yorkville Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 E Schoolhouse Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4384
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4384
9174.3 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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