Highland Daycare Center has been proudly taking care of children throughout the Chicago, IL area.
Our qualified and certified teachers offer activities and programs for infants starting at 6 weeks old, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners.
For our parents' peace of mind, we offer video monitors in every classroom, so you can check in with your beloved child whenever you want.
We are licensed by the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Highland Daycare Center?
The application deadline for Highland Daycare Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Highland Daycare Center is Leo Catholic High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Ezzard Charles School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Leo Catholic High School ![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Leo Catholic High School ![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Liberty Temple Full Gospel Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2255 W 79th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 737-8061
0.8 miles
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Ada S. Mckinley-highland School
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ezzard Charles School
Montessori School
7946 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 487-0044
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 57 students
St. Sabina Academy
(Catholic)
7801 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 483-5000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
1.1 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gompers Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
9187.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Isaac Singleton Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Copperfield Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
9187.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
9187.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
T E Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1521 E Washington St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
9187.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
A O Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
319 Harwood St
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-4919
9187.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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