Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: βVerified school update
Little Friends Learning Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: βVerified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1991
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
GardeningSTEM
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesMusic
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Physical Education
School Notes
- Little Friends Early Education and Preschool is proud to have served families in the Peoria area and surrounding communities over 25 years. Our school nurtures and educates infants, toddlers, two's, preschool, kindergarten prep, private kindergarten, and school age children in our developmentally appropriate environments. Our mission is to provide a caring and nurturing environment where your child can reach their full potential. We offer children a world of experience to help them develop mind, body, social, self, and character. Our-long term teachers and school administrators are committed to providing quality, consistent care and educational programs. We are conveniently located just off Knoxville Ave and Alta Road, minutes from I-74. We look forward to having you visit our child care and early education center.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Little Friends Learning Center?
The application deadline for Little Friends Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Friends Learning Center is Daarul Uloom Islamic School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Jude Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northminster Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Christian
2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students
Islamic
4125 W Charter Oak Rd
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-9089
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students
Catholic
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 13
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 17 students
Christian
2322 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-3242
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students
Catholic
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-5012
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
10720 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 691-6322
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
10811 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 243-2493
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
809 W Detweiller Dr Ste A
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 692-3470
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
7229 N. Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 635-9809
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
2711 W Willow Knolls Dr
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 692-7570
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(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9038.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9039 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
9039 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Morgan St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-4261
9039.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9039.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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