The Goddard School Photo

Best Darien Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 194 students in Darien, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Preschools in Darien, IL (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darien KinderCare
Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8350 Lemont Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 985-7117
Gr: NS-K
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center Photo - Preschoolers are all smiles at the St. John Early Learning Center because they can feel and share the love of Jesus while having fun as they learn.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Darien, Illinois

Darien, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Darien, IL?
4 private preschools are located in Darien, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Darien?
50% of private preschools in Darien are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Darien include: The Goddard School vs. Kingswood Academy, Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School

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