About the School
- Little Angels is a loving home for children and young adults with severe disabilities and complex medical needs.
- It is a state-of-the-art facility offering round the clock skilled nursing, therapeutic and habilitation services in a warm, caring environment.
- Founded in 1958 by Elgin residents Pat and Bob Wasmond, Little Angels may not be a home in the traditional sense, but it does provide the most important aspects that make a home love, care and support.
- Little Angels also operates the Cathy Freeman Center for Developmental Training, a dynamic therapeutic day program for young adults with severe disabilities.
- Little Angels and the adjacent DT center are located on Rt. 58, on the eastern edge of Elgin, IL.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 18%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Angels Learning Center?
The application deadline for Little Angels Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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