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Highland Avenue KinderCare

3905 Highland Ave Downers Grove, IL 60515

Tel: (630) 963-4020

www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The staff at Downers Grove welcome all families.
We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied.
We drive great curriculum and fantastic learning experiences.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Highland Avenue KinderCare
Pre-K	19
Kind	5

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Year Founded

1992

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Welcome to our Downers Grove KinderCare. Our center has attained NAEYC accreditation and the Gold Circle of Quality through ExceleRate Illinois. The staff together have over 100 years of experience in education of young children. Our philosophy is to educate and provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children. We are an active part in the Downers Grove community. Our focus is to build strong relationships with families. We would love to see your family grow with us.
Our program has been created by a team of experts, and designed to help aid each milestone in their development. Our highly-trained staff is compassionate and eager to help aid your child with the skills they will need for a successful future. We also offer Learning Adventures which includes programs in cooking, phonics, and music for a small additional fee. These are wonderful tutorial experience where you turn learning into fun.

Jillian Cius '“ Center Director
Health and Safety Co-ordinator: Sarah Forillo

All staff at the Highland KinderCare are First Aid and CPR trained. Health and Safety is a high priority at our center. Staff are trained and up to date on all state requirements as well as DuPage County. We also are partnered with the CACFP Federal Food Program. This program plays a vital role in improving the quality of child care.
Hours Of Operation: 5:45 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: German, Hindi, Spanish
Yes Action for Children YWCS IDHS DCFS

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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