Fairyland Nursery School (Closed 2025)

Fairyland Nursery School is a privately owned and operated Day Care Center and Kindergarten licensed both by the city of Chicago and state of Illinois.
Our building is equipped with a fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
Fire drills involving all children are conducted regularly. We have a fenced, locked playground.
The facilities are air conditioned. We serve breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack.
We accept children of the ages 2 though 6, providing, of course, that vacancies exist.
All children, ages 3 and up must be completely toilet trained.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Fairyland Nursery School?
The application deadline for Fairyland Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Fairyland Nursery School located?
Fairyland Nursery School is located in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Portage Park.

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