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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Childrens Learning World?
The application deadline for Childrens Learning World is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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