Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten in Chicago, IL, serves 85 students in preschool and kindergarten grades within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 43:1 and employs 2 teaching staff members to support its co–educational classes.
Located in the McKinley Park neighborhood, Little Tykes offers early learning in a city community setting.
Approximately 80% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
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 Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten located?
Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in McKinley Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Foundations Of Chgo (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Tuition listed
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus
All-girls (Catholic)
1040 W 32nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 650-6800
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
1852 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-6800
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Jane Addams High School
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Latino Youth High School
Alternative School
2001 S. California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Our Lady Of Vilna
(Catholic)
2114 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
San Miguel School ![San Miguel School Photo - San Miguel Schools Chicago]( "San Miguel School Photo - San Miguel Schools Chicago")
(Catholic)
1949 W 48th Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(901) 573-3447
Chicago, IL 60609
(901) 573-3447
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Foundations Of Chgo
Montessori School
3575 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 254-5437
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Tuition listed
St. Therese School West
(Catholic)
2800 S Quinn St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 326-2837
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3700 S Lowe Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 376-6223
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Our Lady Of Vilna
(Catholic)
2114 W 22nd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 847-6078
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
St. Pius V School
(Catholic)
1919 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-1590
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 226-1590
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Forest Park Individual Educational School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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1220 California Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0414
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Ludwig Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
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710 N State St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
9192.7 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
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565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
9192.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Jackson Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
9192.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Glen Crest Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 Sheehan Ave
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-5220
9192.8 miles
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