At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Westmont, we expertly mix learning and play for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K in a secure and fun child care setting.
Our NAEYC-accredited preschool is more than a daycare. Our proprietary curriculum, Links to Learning, prepares children for elementary school and life by fostering academic, social, and emotional skills.
Our child care teachers are enthusiastic about developing lifelong learners in the Westmont, River Park, White City, Indian River Estates, North River Shores, Downers Grove, and Darien communities and beyond.
Contact us to schedule a tour. We are located near the intersection of W 63rd St & Cass Ave.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
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 Marquette Manor Baptist Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Seton Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Peter Pan Early Learning Center (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Fairview KinderCare ![Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby]( "Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6222 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ![Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Abraxas Naperville Bridge
Alternative School
2221 64th St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
3.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 30 students
6880 N FRONTAGE RD
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
4.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ![Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
108 S Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 971-0184
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
929 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0832
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 852-0832
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Fairview KinderCare ![Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby]( "Fairview KinderCare Photo - Waiting Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
6222 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 963-6780
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ![Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fearn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
9176.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
9176.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9176.5 miles
Gr: K-12
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
9176.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Heartland Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
9176.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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