Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center

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

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
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 13:1

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)

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The application deadline for Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center 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: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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