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 (2025-26)
- 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
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
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)
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).
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