Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery in Chicago, IL serves 30 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a city–based early childhood program.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 30:1 with one teacher supporting the full student body.
This co–ed daycare and nursery operates a nonsectarian early learning program with a Christian orientation in the Austin neighborhood.
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery ranks among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.
The program is located in a large city community, providing early childhood education in an urban environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
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 Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery?
The application deadline for Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery located?
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery is Fenwick High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Catherine Siena-st Lucy School (0.2 miles away)
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