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Mary Sears Childrens Academy

16807 108th Ave Orland Park, IL 60467

Tel: (708) 460-4414

www.mary-sears-academy.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 72 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 72 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

72 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Mrs Sheeran

Admissions Associate

Kathleen sheeran

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Mary Sears Children's Academy is dedicated to high quality childcare for children in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades one, two and three.
We have a commitment to providing outstanding childcare and creative learning with great customer satisfaction.
Mary Sears, mother of seven children with a Doctorate's Degree, dedicated to early childhood development since 1964, recognized the desperate need for high quality childcare, education and positive guidance.
Mary Sears Children's Academy recognizes the desperate need for high quality infant care and positive guidance.
Our wholesome environment separates infants according to their stage of development; newborn, crawling, and walking.
Our loving dedicated teachers are taught the different needs of each stage of your child's development, so that your baby is happy and content throughout the day.

School Motto: Individual Loving Care Is Our Primary Concern

Mary Sears Children's Academy is dedicated to high quality childcare for children in preschool, kindergarten and primary grades one, two and three. We have a commitment to providing outstanding childcare and creative learning with great customer satisfaction. Mary Sears, mother of seven children with a Doctorate's Degree, dedicated to early childhood development since 1964, recognized the desperate need for high quality childcare, education and positive guidance. Mary Sears Children's Academy recognizes the desperate need for high quality infant care and positive guidance. Our wholesome environment separates infants according to their stage of development; newborn, crawling, and walking. Our loving dedicated teachers are taught the different needs of each stage of your child's development, so that your baby is happy and content throughout the day.

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,626 for elementary schools and $19,847 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).