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Near The Pier Development Center

540 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 2 Chicago, IL 60611

Tel: (312) 527-2223

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Near The Pier Development Center in Chicago, IL, serves 51 students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school operates in a city community (Streeterville neighborhood) and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 51:1 with one teacher.
The program is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting participation in recognized early learning standards.
Approximately 70% of students represent students of color, indicating racial and ethnic diversity within the enrollment.
The center provides coeducational early childhood care and education in a city–based setting near other private early learning programs in downtown Chicago.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 51 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Near The Pier Development Center
Pre-K	41
Kind	4
Ungraded	6

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Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Near The Pier Development Center?

The application deadline for Near The Pier Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Near The Pier Development Center is located in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Streeterville.

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