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Childs Voice

180 Hansen Ct Wood Dale, IL 60191

Tel: (630) 595-8200

childsvoice.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

Childs Voice Photo #1 - At Child’s Voice children with hearing loss are provided the skills and tools needed to learn to listen and to speak, to enjoy the sounds of everyday.

Childs Voice Photo #2 - Child’s Voice serves children beginning at just a few weeks old. Our students work in small groups where instruction is individualized so that each child feels challenged and successful.

Childs Voice Photo #3 - Our ultimate goal is to see each graduate transition to their mainstream, neighborhood school poised for success in both their education and community.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 80 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Childs Voice ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

hearing loss

Year Founded

1996

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

80 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Set by Illinois State Board of Education

Admissions Director

Michele Wilkins

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Child's Voice School's mission is to empower children with hearing loss to be successful in all educational and social settings by optimizing their listening, speaking and academic skills.

School Motto: Empowering children with hearing loss to be successful.

Child`s Voice was founded in 1996 by a small group of families who wanted a listening and spoken language program for their children with hearing loss. At the time, there were no such programs in the metropolitan area. Families were forced to either relocate to another part of the country or enroll their child in a program that utilized sign language.T
The programs and services offered at Child`s Voice include:
PEHDI (Baby Testing)
Audiology Center
Early Intervention Program birth to age 3
School Program ages 3 to 8
Support and Outreach Services
Parent Education and Support
Mainstream and Alumni Support
Auditory-Verbal and Speech Therapy
Social Work Services
Our podcast,All Ears at Child`s Voice: A Hearing Loss Podcast,aims to connect parents of children with hearing loss with the professionals who serve them. www.childsvoice.org/podcast

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Childs Voice often compared to?

Childs Voice is often viewed alongside schools like Clare Woods Academy by visitors of our site.

Does Childs Voice offer a summer program?

Yes, Childs Voice offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Childs Voice's ranking?

Childs Voice ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Childs Voice?

The application deadline for Childs Voice is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dupage County, IL is $11,029 for elementary schools and $17,054 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dupage County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).