Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
North Elston KinderCare
About the School
- The educators and staff members at North Elston KinderCare, are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- Combined our staff has over 25 years of experience educating, caring and nurturing children.
- Every educator is teacher qualified with a Child Development Associate's Credential, Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education.
- Here, at North Elston KinderCare, we strive for excellence through continuing education and bi-annual company Professional Development Trainings to keep learning and refreshing ourselves so we can continue to provide the best of ourselves to your children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
North Elston KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: It’s more than daycare, it’s KinderCare!
- Welcome to North Elston KinderCare in Chicago. We are very excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically. We believe in going above and beyond to meet the need of each and every child on their level.
- At North Elston KinderCare, your child's safety is our top priority. Not only are all of our outside perimeter doors locked to ensure security, but our playground is fenced with a locked gate as well. In addition, the front door of the building has a coded entry where only authorized family members will have the code to enter. A doorbell is available for visitors who will be greeted by a Center staff member. At North Elston KinderCare we conduct monthly tornado and fire drills. All staff members are CPR and Pediatric First Aid Certified and our center is highly maintained daily for cleanliness.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Action for Children and DCFS
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for North Elston KinderCare?
The application deadline for North Elston KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is North Elston KinderCare located?
North Elston KinderCare is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to North Elston KinderCare is Depaul College Prep (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gateway Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Rainbow School Daycare (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Catholic
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
3121 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 486-6303
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3535 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 463-7738
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
4219 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 537-3280
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
4343 W Sunnyside Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 736-9133
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5
Special Education School
4833 N Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 727-6280
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
3250 W Irving Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 478-8182
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 82 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
4041 N. Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 539-3025
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4140 W Addison Street
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 545-2173
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Jewish
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
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(630) 759-7200
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7200
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Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Independence Elementary School
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Rank:
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230 S Orchard Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7282
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7282
9199.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
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334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
9199.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 5%10
311 W Seminary Ave
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(630) 682-2080
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
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Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 10%10
277 Springfield Dr
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-2223
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-2223
9199.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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