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Main Lane KinderCare

5.00 (1 review)

1520 Main Lane Elgin, IL 60123

Tel: (847) 697-0555

www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Our staff at KinderCare bring many years of early childhood experience, along with a variety of backgrounds in early childhood education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 60 students
Yearly Tuition: $20,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Main Lane KinderCare
Pre-K	20
Kind	15
Ungraded	25

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Year Founded

1987

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Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$20,000

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Confidence for Life!

Welcome to the KinderCare on Main Lane! We look forward to having your family join ours!
The KinderCare on Main Lane is nestled behind the Elgin Fresh Market. We are surrounded by community agencies that support our children and their families. We have scheduled visits to the local fire department, police department and Sherman Hospital. We believe being part of the community is so very important.
Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
YWCA (Childcare Assistance), NACCRRA- the parent pays, then is reimbursed
Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Main Lane KinderCare cost?

Main Lane KinderCare's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Main Lane KinderCare?

The acceptance rate of Main Lane KinderCare is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

When is the application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare?

The application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/5/2021

I strongly believe the quality of academic programs and the teachers are very good, overall I will give them 5 stars, great educators for our kids. I m very happy with them.

- Posted by Parent - Silvia

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