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Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center

2526 E 73rd St Chicago, IL 60649

Tel: (773) 734-1251

higher-learn.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center in Chicago, IL serves 36 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school is located in the South Shore neighborhood, operating in a large city community setting.
The student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 2 teachers serving preschool and kindergarten classes.
The student body is 100% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Illinois for diversity.
As a co–ed daycare and education center, it focuses on early childhood education in an urban environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 36 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center
Pre-K	28
Kind	8

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Student Body

Total Students

36 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center?

The application deadline for Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Higher Learning Daycare & Education Center is located in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Shore.

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