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)
First School
About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First School?
The application deadline for First School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to First School is Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet (6.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
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Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2770
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
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507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
201 S Briggs Street
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-4600
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2770
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
507 E. Illinois Hwy.
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2908
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
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Miles
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Hunt Club Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Hunt Club Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2800
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2800
9151.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Fox Chase Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Fox Chase Dr N
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3500
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3500
9151.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9152.4 miles
Gr: K-12
Prairie Point Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3650 Grove Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3600
9152.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
9152.6 miles
Gr: 6-12
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