Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shining Star Child Development
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Avg. class size: 16 students
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(773) 768-0999
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
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(773) 768-3728
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(773) 731-6347
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
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Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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(773) 374-2223
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Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 13
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(773) 752-5645
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
9050 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2926 E 96th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-3728
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
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Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
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Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-5711
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Special Education School
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(773) 374-2223
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
9050 S Burley Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0999
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
2926 E 96th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-3728
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Daycare / Preschool
2600 E 83rd St,
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 768-0880
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
8802 S Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60617
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Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
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(773) 734-1386
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