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Oak Park Ave. KinderCare

The staff at Tinley Park welcomes all families. We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied each and every day.
We provide great curriculum and a fantastic learning experience. We hope you decide to take a moment to set up a tour to see our teachers in action!.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School Resources

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Endowment Size
$100 million

School Notes

  • Welcome to the Oak Park Avenue KinderCare! We are proud to say that we have a very passionate and tenured team of educators, with over 140 years of combined experience! Our enriched classrooms offer a wide range of learning opportunities that will allow your child's imagination to soar! Stop in today and see for yourself!
  • Here at Oak Park Avenue KinderCare, your child 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: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS] for all ages...Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS] - parents have a co-pay…$25 co-pay; $35 for 2 children; $45 for 3+ children (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

How much does Oak Park Ave. KinderCare cost?
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Oak Park Ave. KinderCare?
The application deadline for Oak Park Ave. KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $12,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,703 for elementary schools and $19,397 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).

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