Little Tykes Preschool & Kindergarten

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

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.

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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)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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