Shining Star Child Development serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of Shining Star Child Development is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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 Shining Star Child Development?
The application deadline for Shining Star Child Development is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shining Star Child Development located?
Shining Star Child Development is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Chicago.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shining Star Child Development is St. Francis De Sales High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Guadalupe School (0.3 miles away)
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Our Lady Of Guadalupe School![Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Photo - The Pride of South Chicago!]( "Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Photo - The Pride of South Chicago!")
(Catholic)
9050 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0999
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0999
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2926 E 96th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 741-3173
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 741-3173
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Whizz Kids Preschool Inc
Daycare / Preschool
2600 E 83rd St,
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0880
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0880
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
St. Francis De Sales High School
(Catholic)
10155 S Ewing Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-6347
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 731-6347
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ami Kids Infinity Chicago
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
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