Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Loop KinderCare
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2000
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
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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Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Alternative School
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1746
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-12
Vocational/Technical School
36 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 232-7242
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 17
9 West Washington St, Fourth Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 643-0091
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 799 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13
161 West 9th Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 998-2472
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 130 students
Montessori School
47 W Polk St Ste G15
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-8050
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2301 S. Wentworth Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 842-8546
Gr: NS-PK | 42 students
Daycare / Preschool
1501 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 913-1557
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1550 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 791-0001
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
1474 S Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 386-1560
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-K | 153 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-2273
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2001 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8828
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Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9196.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Oak Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
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15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
9196.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Old Quarry Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16100 W 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9196.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
9196.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,082 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
9196.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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