Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Lenox KinderCare
About the School
- We at New Lenox KinderCare have something very unique in child care.
- Longevity of staff.
- As you read the biographies below, you will see that many of our teachers have been at this center for 10, 20 and even 30 years.
- You can see how devoted they are to the families of our community.
- Because of this, our teachers have had the unique pleasure of serving not just multiple children of the same family, but second generation families as well.
- Even the newer members of our staff have had many years of experience in the early education of children.
- We, as whole team, have the dedication and commitment that you are looking for in the care and early education of your child.
- From infancy on up through school age, we look forward to serving your family for many years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to your New Lenox KinderCare! We look forward to meeting new families and introducing them to our wonderful staff. Each day is filled with learning in fun and exciting ways. Along with a curriculum rich in developing your child’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development, our teachers always add that extra personal touch that will make your child feel special every day.
- Here at New Lenox KinderCare, your children will not only have a safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn in, but they will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. Our staff works to promote a safe and healthy environment by adhering to strict cleaning policies. Each classroom is sanitized daily and thoroughly detailed by a professional crew.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS], Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS] for all ages - parents have a co-pay…$20 co-pay; $5 for each subsiquent child (income-based subsidy) weekly…Go to www.actforchildren.org for more information
- 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), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Lenox KinderCare?
The application deadline for New Lenox KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to New Lenox KinderCare is Trinity Services -trinity School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Petite Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2770
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
13318 W. Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 463-0726
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
Catholic
11409 195th St
Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326-9332
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
2120 Calistoga Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2770
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
241 West 2nd Avenue
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2549
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 27
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1800 W Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7129
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K | 48 students
Montessori School (Christian)
893 Country Creek Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-6380
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
275 W North Street
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3951
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(630) 636-2600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
9158.2 miles
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(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
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Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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(630) 636-2700
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
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(630) 636-3400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3400
9158.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
9158.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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