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First School

25610 South Gougar Road
Manhattan, IL 60442

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Tel: (815) 478-6001

www.firstschoolinc.com

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We are a licensed childcare center that is Montessori based.

We serve infants through 12 years of age. First School is a private center based childcare program serving in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.

Our programs are: infants, toddlers, twos, preschool and before and after school with summer camp for students 5 and up.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 62 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

62 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Sarah Stoliker

School Notes

Children in each classroom have a curriculum that is geared specifically for their age of development. We have certified head teachers that are highly trained in all areas of competency of early childhood education. Our assistant teachers are trained and professional and many go on to achieve credentials to advance their own level of work. First School believes in continuing education and high standards for all staff members and encourages members to further their education in the field of ECE. We have a bio-security systems for all staff and parents at our program. Everyone is required to be fingerprinted in order to gain access to their child's classroom. Staff are required to be cleared through the FBI and Illinois State Police system. First School prides ourselves on a safe and clean environment choosing a rich hands-on curriculum with the best resources possible for growing young minds.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for First School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 62 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Will County, IL is $7,135 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Will County, IL is 99% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).