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Childrens Learning World

8101 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714

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Tel: (847) 470-0370

www.clw-montessori.com

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Childrens Learning World in Niles, IL, serves 60 students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a nonsectarian, suburban Montessori program.

Founded in 1970, the school operates with 2 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 30:1.

Approximately 33% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.

The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Located in a large suburb, Childrens Learning World offers early childhood education in a co–educational setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-3

Year Founded

1970

Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

30:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own natural desire to learn.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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