Family Life Program is the oldest and longest running church preschool in Downers Grove with over 49 years of nurturing children! Our Program has been NAEYC Accredited since 2002.
We offer a developmentally appropriate, child-initiated, child-directed environment based on the individual needs of each child.
In the downtown Downers Grove business district. We are a not-for-profit organization and part of the church's ministry with monthly tuition lower than the average for Downers Grove and DuPage County.
Our mission is to dedicate ourselves to the children of the Family Life Program.
We will provide a safe, creative, stimulating and caring environment where children can develop healthy relationships and a thirst for learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1960
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on classroom.
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Family Life Program?
The application deadline for Family Life Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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