Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
East Carol Stream KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at The East Carol Stream KinderCare are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- Our teachers have a range of longevity from one year all the way up to 26 years.
- All of our teachers have their Child Development Associate's credential, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and/or are currently attending school to achieve their degrees or continue their education and training.
- The East Carol Stream KinderCare team strives for excellence through continuing education from biannual company professional development trainings to seeking additional college courses or seminars in the education field.
- At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building confidence for life.
- Here at the KinderCare Learning Center on Gary Avenue, our staff provides the best in Early Childhood Education to the Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Wheaton and several other surrounding areas. Combined, our staff has over 105 years of childcare experience and speaks many foreign languages including Spanish, Serbian, Italian and Polish. We run high quality programs for infants, toddlers, discovery preschool two's, preschool, pre-kindergarten and school age. Each year, we are excited to present special programs to our families such as Winter Gala, Sweet Heart Luncheon, Spring Gala, Summer Camp, Fall Festival, and a Thanksgiving Luncheon. We invite you to join in on the fun, as well as the learning that happens at KinderCare. Each day is a new adventure!
- The health and safety of each child is our #1 priority at the center. Your mind will be put at ease as we discuss our health and safety procedures during the orientation process. Some of the key procedures we provide are: Key Pad entry where only parents or guardians have access to the center, fenced outdoor play area for the children, center identification system, every staff member First Aid & CPR certified, a health and safety coordinator on site, and an Illinois Health Nurse that visits and observes monthly. Our Health nurse is licensed and helps train our staff in continuous changes and procedures happening within the world of health and safety. Every staff member is finger printed along with a state and national background check clearance, before having individual contact with children. Carol Stream KinderCare is also overseen by many state and local agencies such as Carol Stream Fire, Police and Health Department, Illinois State Health Department, and DCFS of Illinois.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for East Carol Stream KinderCare?
The application deadline for East Carol Stream KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to East Carol Stream KinderCare is Wheaton Montessori School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wheaton Christian Grammar School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 778 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Montessori School
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Extracurriculars: 1
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Montessori School
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 118 students
Special Education School
135 N Brandon Dr
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
(630) 671-0383
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
0s259 Church St
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-2625
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 778 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
1N350 Taylor Drive
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 668-1385
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Montessori School
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Extracurriculars: 1
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Islamic
900 E Geneva Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 949-8232
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 167 students
Montessori School
1970 N Gary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-5100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Extracurriculars: 1
1926 N Main St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 690-6000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
300 E Cole Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 653-1221
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
25w725 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 665-2558
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students
Daycare / Preschool
27W151 Geneva Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 690-6116
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(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
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Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
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Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
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(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
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Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
9180.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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