Round Lake Area Park District Child Dev Center exists since 1978.
It provided Round Lake and the surrounding communities with high quality child care programs for ages 2 through 12.
We are a full service facility offering full-day and part-time care, including before and after school programs, for several area school districts.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Round Lake Area Park District Child Dev Center?
The application deadline for Round Lake Area Park District Child Dev Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Round Lake Area Park District Child Dev Center is Westlake Christian Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Continuation School (0.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
St. Joseph Continuation School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 181 students 0.6 miles 118 Lincoln Ave
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1720
0.6
PK-8
181
Peppermint Stick Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 50 students 1 miles 1124 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1160
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-1160
1
NS-PK
50
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Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 1.5 miles 700 W. Rollins Rd.
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-3383
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-3383
1.5
NS-PK
n/a
The Goddard School In Round Lake
Alternative School
Grades: PK-K | 55 students 2.2 miles 1155 S Amarias Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-1880
2.2
PK-K
55
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Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 2.5 miles 1512 North IL Route 83
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 543-7910
2.5
NS-PK
n/a
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