Our talented staff takes great pride in our center and our classrooms.
We work hard each day to make every family feel welcome, while providing the best care possible for the children in our center.
All of our teachers are fully background checked, first aid and CPR certified, and have a degree in Early Childhood or a related field. We are here to help you and your family!.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We are more than a childcare center. As a school, South Loop KinderCare Preschool is a place where children explore, discover and learn. We respect children as individuals and our dedicated teachers ensure that children get the positive learning experience they need to grow up happy and confident. We believe that as partners with you, we can inspire your child's love of learning.
- Our center has a security coded entry door and you will always find a manager at the front desk monitoring who is coming in and out of the building. We conduct name to face counts every 30 minutes and fire drills on a monthly basis. All teachers and staff are CPR and First Aid certified!
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- NACCRRA ONLY!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Loop KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Loop KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Loop KinderCare located?
South Loop KinderCare is located in the Near South Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in Near South Side.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to South Loop KinderCare is Daystar Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is South Loop Kindercare (0.0 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
South Loop Kindercare
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
- miles
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Detour 2 Discovery Day School
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Loop Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 30 students
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