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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School
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4925 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 228-2750
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 228-2750
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Tuition listed
American School ![American School Photo]( "American School Photo")
Alternative School
2200 E 170th St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-2800
3.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 6,319 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian Academy
(Christian)
16341 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 980-1040
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
1519 Hoffman Street
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-9058
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-9058
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Standberry Christian Academy
Vocational/Technical School (Baptist)
536-538 East 147th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 270-1696
3.5 miles
Gr: 12 | 8 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
St. Casimir School
(Catholic)
4329 Cameron Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-2686
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-2686
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7
4925 Sohl Ave
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 228-2750
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 228-2750
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 253 students Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens Schoolhouse
Montessori School
5935 Hohman Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 932-5666
Hammond, IN 46320
(219) 932-5666
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
School
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
Kids Connection
Daycare / Preschool
668 River Oaks Drive
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4442
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4442
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
9183.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Spencer Crossing
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
9183.2 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Spencer Pointe
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
9183.2 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
9183.2 miles
Gr: K | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
9183.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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