The teachers and staff at The Palatine KinderCare are all very passionate about providing the best education and care for your child while you are away at work or school.
Each day brings new fun activities and learning at our school and we enjoy the opportunity to be a part of your family's day.
We love to watch the children grow and learn and so appreciate sharing that with all of our families.
We strive for excellence in all that we do here at the Palatine KinderCare and look forward to having your child join the KinderCare family!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Palatine KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
102 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- Finding the right child care center for your child is one of the most important decisions you will have to make as a parent.We here at the Palatine KinderCare would love to help you make this decision easier.Our center takes pride in offering the best atmosphere for learning for your Infant through School Age child. We are proud to offer a superb Preschool curriculum and environment that helps each child reach his or her own potential.Our curriculum gives each child the skills that he or she needs to excel socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually. Our center serves many schools in the District 15 school district and provides before and after school activities as well as transportation. Our program is designed to make sure that your child receives the best education experience possible while having fun.
- The PalatineKinderCare
places the health and safety ofour children first at all
times. The center is locked at all times, and there is a single
entrance in and out of the building requiring keypad entry. All of
our playgrounds are fenced, and we are surrounded by a
well-established safe neighborhood. Each and every teacher has been
CPR and First Aid trained, and annual recertification
occurs.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- IDHS - Illinois Action For Children - YWCA of Lake, DuPage, Cook and Kane Counties - CCCC (4C's) - DCFS - Child Care For Foster Children
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Palatine KinderCare?
The acceptance rate of Palatine KinderCare is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Palatine KinderCare's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Palatine KinderCare's ranking?
Palatine KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Palatine KinderCare?
The application deadline for Palatine KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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