Child Life Academy provide and uphold the best quality child care in the south suburbs.
We have a commitment to each family to do more than simply supervise children while their parents are away.
At Child Life Academy we have the highest of hopes for your child.
We strongly believe that through loving concern, encouragement and education your child will achieve the greatest success for his or her future.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Child Life Academy?
The application deadline for Child Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Child Life Academy is City Baptist Schools (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is New Life Celebration Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grandma Jones Day Care (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grandma Jones Day Care
Daycare / Preschool
777 Sibley Blvd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0366
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0366
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 101 students
New Life Celebration Christian Academy![New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar]( "New Life Celebration Christian Academy Photo - NLCCA Scholar")
(Church of God)
14243 Dante Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 849-2787
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
525 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-5343
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-5343
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Abc Daycare & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
950 Burnham Avenue
Calumet City, IL 60409
(219) 736-7760
Calumet City, IL 60409
(219) 736-7760
2.1 miles
Gr: NS | 54 students
835 E Sibley Blvd
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-1355
2.1 miles
Gr: K-1 | 18 students
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