Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Palos Hills KinderCare
About the School
- The staff at Palos Hills 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 Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $15,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1989
Campus Size
35 acres
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building confidence for life
- School Mascot: Owls
- Welcome to the Palos Hills KinderCare, where we partner with families to create a nurturing and exciting environment that helps support your child through all stages of their development. We look forward to having you and your family join our school community. Our large outdoor activity space helps to create a great environment for learning. We accept CCAP subsidy. The large open floor plan helps create a bright and inviting space to learn, explore and grow. We provide a variety of year round programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years including Spring, Summer and Winter Break Camp.
- Here at Palos Hills 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: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- 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; $30 for 2 children; $40 for 3 up $10 for each additional 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
How much does Palos Hills KinderCare cost?
Palos Hills KinderCare's tuition is approximately $15,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Palos Hills KinderCare?
The application deadline for Palos Hills KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Palos Hills KinderCare is Universal School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sandbox Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
7845 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 598-8410
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
10155 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-0101
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9000 S 86th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 598-8200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students
Christian
12001 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7650
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
8901 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 857-8100
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9000 S 86th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 598-8200
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 13
Greek Orthodox
11025 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 974-3402
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 350 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
7450 W 83rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 458-6150
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
7845 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 598-8410
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Daycare / Preschool
10155 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-0101
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Islamic
7350 W 93rd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-4100
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students
All-girls (Islamic)
7361 W 92nd St
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 598-2700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
9000 S 86th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 598-8200
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(815) 436-9278
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 436-9278
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(815) 439-5521
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(815) 439-5521
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(815) 577-6760
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2620 Leverenz Rd
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(630) 428-7200
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7200
9178.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
15730 S Howard St
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4288
9178.5 miles
Gr: PK | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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