Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Darien KinderCare
About the School
- The staff at Darien welcomes all families.
- We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied each and every day.
- We provide great curriculum and a fantastic learning experience.
- We hope you decide to take a moment to set up a tour to see our teachers in action!.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the Darien KinderCare, where we partner with families to create a nurturing and exciting environment that helps support your child through all stages of their development. We look forward to having you and your family join our school community. Our large outdoor activity space helps to create a great environment for learning. We accept CCAP subsidy. The large open floor plan helps create a bright and inviting space to learn, explore and grow. We provide a variety of year round programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years including Spring, Summer and Winter Break Camp.
- Child safety is a primary focus. The center has a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator, all staff is first aid and CPR trained. The Center has a key code entry; the building and playground are fenced. The Center does a child name to face count every 30 minutes. Only authorized parents can take children out of Center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- CHICAGO PLAN SUBSIDY CENTER --- All in general; upon request; Offering additonal discount on top of subsidy pay for new enrollments! ---
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Darien KinderCare?
The application deadline for Darien KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Darien KinderCare is Marquette Manor Baptist Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kingswood Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
6351 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
2221 64th St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Islamic
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
Daycare / Preschool
6351 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
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Concord Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
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1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
0.6 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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