Rainbow School Daycare in Chicago, IL, serves 64 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1996, the school provides co–ed daycare and early learning services in the Irving Park neighborhood.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 32:1 with 2 total teachers and a student body that is approximately 67% students of color.
Rainbow School Daycare is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and offers programs focused on early childhood development.
Located in a large city setting, it offers an early childhood program option among other private preschools in Chicago.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rainbow School Daycare?
The application deadline for Rainbow School Daycare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rainbow School Daycare located?
Rainbow School Daycare 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 Rainbow School Daycare is Depaul College Prep (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Jewish Day School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Elston KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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North Elston KinderCare![North Elston KinderCare Photo - The children are creating their own masterpieces in our Discovery Preschool classroom.]( "North Elston KinderCare Photo - The children are creating their own masterpieces in our Discovery Preschool classroom.")
Daycare / Preschool
3855 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-7660
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 267-7660
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Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Kalina Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
4100 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 24 students Tuition listed
Chicago Jewish Day School![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spark Montessori
Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
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