KiddieJunction Ed. Institute has been in business since 1983 and has been accredited for the past 10 years by the National Assoc.
of Child Care Professionals. Kiddie Junction is one of the only private child care centers in IL.
who ahve had a working Parent Teacher Organization for the the past 20 years that keep families involved in all activities.Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child.
We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration. Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth.
Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child.
Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent.
Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time.
Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child.
We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents.
Half-days are available on a limited basis. We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 20 years.
Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14. See our camp page for more details.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
60%
Admissions Director
Lisa Szplit
Application URL
School Notes
- Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child. We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration. Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth. Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child. Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent. Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time. Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child. We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents. Half-days are available on a limited basis. We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 15 years. Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14. See our camp page for more details.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kiddie Junction Educational Institute?
The application deadline for Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is Willows Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (1.0 miles away)
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Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
832 Lee St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-0990
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 390-0990
1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students
Plato Academy
(2)
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-7188
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-7188
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1825 Miner St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-7880
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2350 E Dempster St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-5519
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-5519
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
1015 Rose Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-6900
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
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