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Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center

1100 N Westmoreland Rd Lake Forest, IL 60045
Tel: (847) 535-6175
www.brighthorizons.com
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
  • The student:teacher of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Acceptance rate: 85%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeDearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
Pre-K35
Kind2
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Year Founded
1990
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Student Body

Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 85%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center often compared to?
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Lake Forest, School Of St. Mary by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center?
The acceptance rate of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center's ranking?
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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