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
School Type
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.: 13:1
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Fairyland Nursery School is North Center For Handicapped Children (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John's Lutheran School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kids In Harmony Day School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Kids In Harmony Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 53 students - miles 4330 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-8812
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 685-8812
-
PK-K
53
Grades: PK-8 | 171 students 0.2 miles 4939 W Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 736-1196
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 736-1196
0.2
PK-8
171
Casa Dei Bambini - Montessori Of Mayfair
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 52 students 0.9 miles 4967 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 283-7474
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 283-7474
0.9
PK-K
52
Grades: PK-8 | 292 students 0.9 miles 4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
0.9
PK-8
292
Mosaic Early Childhood Academy
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 1 miles 5332 W Addison Street 34
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 777-7411
1
PK-K
28
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