The Methodist Family Child Care Center and Kindergarten offers full day, full year child care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten are provided to children ages 3 years-5 years.
Kindergarten is offered to children who are 5 years old by September 1st.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call our office for tuition rates at 309-671-5153.
Admissions Director
Lee Ann Isbell
Admissions Associate
Julie Thames
School Notes
- The Methodist Family Child Care Center and Kindergarten offers full day, full year child care for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten are provided to children ages 3 years-5 years. Kindergarten is offered to children who are 5 years old by September 1st.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Methodist Family Child Care?
The application deadline for Methodist Family Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Methodist Family Child Care is Kiefer School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Mark School (1.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Florence KinderCare ![Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.]( "Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.")
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
5105 N Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 691-8741
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
3510 W Malone St
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 637-8359
3.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 41 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kiefer School
Special Education School
404 NE Madison
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7236
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 72 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Mark School
(Catholic)
711 N Underhill St
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
Peoria, IL 61606
(309) 677-7131
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Tuition listed
St. Philomena School ![St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.]( "St. Philomena School Photo - Technology is incorporated into all of our curriculum.")
(Catholic)
3216 N. Emery Avenue
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 685-1208
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
3506 N California Avenue
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 686-4500
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Florence KinderCare ![Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.]( "Florence KinderCare Photo - Our infant classroom is all theirs to explore. We provide a least restrictive atmosphere which allows the infants to roam and explore their space.")
Daycare / Preschool
1125 West Florence Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 682-5669
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
3725 N Monroe Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-4500
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
9031.8 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
9031.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Elmwood Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
9031.8 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Brimfield Grade School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3366
9035.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Brimfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
9035.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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