Our staff brings a variety of classroom experience to our center.
With a combined total of more than 60 years in the education field, they provide a wealth of knowledge.
Families can feel confident that their child is receiving high quality education and programs while in our center.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Fairview KinderCare in Downers Grove, 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 a Preschool and Prekindergarten education program. We area NAEYC Accreditded Center, helping provide you with the best quality educational experiences for your child!
- Here at Fairview Kindercare, Our number one priority is the health and safety of both our employees and children. Our staff is commited toprovide thevery best careby structuring our lessons plans to teach and apply the safest techiques in all areas. Annually trained in CPR and First aid, Our staff works towards prevention of illness being created orpassed along throughout theclassrooms with taking annually universal precaution trainings. We train all employees to follow these guidelines in order to make a dependable and enjoyable surrounding for all ourchildren. Our current Health and Safety Coordinator is Mr. Patrick and he spends a portion of his days looking for unsafe oversight and findingways to improve. This site is allergy free schoolso we allow no peanuts, tree nuts, or any food that may cause a deadly reaction to any of our students or employeesin our classrooms.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- YWCA, DCFS, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fairview KinderCare?
The application deadline for Fairview KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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