Poko Loko Child Care Center in Wheeling, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK–K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Established in 1965, the school enrolls 6 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 1 teacher.
The program serves a diverse student body with 100% of students represented as students of color.
As a suburban early learning program, it provides care and instruction in a small, co–ed environment.
Poko Loko Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Poko Loko Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
6 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Poko Loko Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Poko Loko Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Poko Loko Child Care Center is J Slowacki School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Schoenbeck KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Schoenbeck KinderCare![Schoenbeck KinderCare Photo - Schoenbeck KinderCare]( "Schoenbeck KinderCare Photo - Schoenbeck KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
780 Schoenbeck Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-9231
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-9231
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
J Slowacki School
(Catholic)
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
Buffalo Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
950 Ellen Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-8111
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 17 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Lake Cook KinderCare![Lake Cook KinderCare Photo - School Age Room]( "Lake Cook KinderCare Photo - School Age Room")
Daycare / Preschool
1025 E Lake Cook Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 541-4406
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 541-4406
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
720 Armstrong Drive
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 243-8567
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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