Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center in Northbrook, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 121 students with a student–teacher ratio of 40:1 supported by 3 instructional staff members.
This nonsectarian Northbrook preschool is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 7.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
The center serves families seeking a suburban early learning program with tuition and enrollment details available locally.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 121 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
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
121 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Do something every day to help someone else.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center is Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Countryside Montessori School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Little Hands Child Development Center (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Little Hands Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2755 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 326-9500
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Care For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
670 N Milwaukee Av
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Northbrook Community Synogogue
(Jewish)
2548 Jasper Ct
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9204
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9204
0.9 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
Countryside Montessori School ![Countryside Montessori School Photo]( "Countryside Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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