Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center

18328 Ashland Ave Homewood, IL 60430

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • The purpose of Salem Lutheran Early childhood Center that each child is a unique and special gift of god with different needs and abilities.
  • Each child is encouraged to develop scenically, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually at his or her own rate.
  • No child is discriminated against because of race, color, sex, religion or ethnic origin.
  • Any child with special needs need with be considered on individual basis.
  • Our center is licensed by the Illinois department of child and family services.
  • Our experience staff members, meet, with most of them exceeding their requirements for teachers.
  • Children are taught in a loving christian environment that emphasizes respect, sharing, getting along with others, and learning while having fun.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,626 for elementary schools and $19,847 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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