South Naperville KinderCare

1239 Rickert Dr. Naperville, IL 60540
www.kindercare.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
South Naperville KinderCare Photo #1 - South Naperville KinderCare
South Naperville KinderCare Photo #2 - Infant Classroom
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South Naperville KinderCare Photo #5 - Discovery Preschool Classroom
South Naperville KinderCare Photo #6 - Preschool Classroom
South Naperville KinderCare Photo #7 - Prekindergarten Classroom
South Naperville KinderCare Photo #8 - School Age Classroom

About the School

  • Our Staff at the South Naperville KinderCare are dedicated and highly qualified early childhood professionals.
  • We hire teachers who meet or exceed the standards for lead teachers in the state of Illinois.
  • All of our staff also participate in continuing education yearly to ensure that they are keeping up to date and current in their chosen field.
  • Overall, our team of educators are truly invested in the center and the children that they work with each day.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1994
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Student Body

Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Learning, Caring, Growing Together
  • Welcome to the South Naperville KinderCare! Our center is dedicated to maintaining a high quality program in which your child will learn through a variety of developmentally appropriate activities. Your child will feel safe and secure while being able to explore and discover in the classroom environment.
  • Health and Safety is of the utmost importance at the South Naperville KinderCare. Entry to the building is limited to staff and families. We currently have a 3 star QRS (Quality Rating System) standing and are a nationally accredited center. This shows that we not only meet, but exceed state standards for excellence.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: Hindi, Spanish
  • Accreditations: NAC, Others - other_accreditations
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • CURRENTLY CENTER IS ACCEPTING SUBSIDY AT THIS CENTER THEY HAVE A CAP THEY NEED TO FILL 20 SPOTS.
  • Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for South Naperville KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Naperville KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is South Naperville KinderCare located?
South Naperville KinderCare is located in the Naperville Park District neighborhood of Naperville, IL. There are 27 other private schools located in Naperville Park District.

School Reviews

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The management and staff at South Naperville Kinder Care is really committed to providing a safe, fun, and loving environment for my daughter, and were very thankful to the entire team. They are truly incredible!
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The average private school tuition in Naperville, IL is $12,257 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Naperville, IL is 95% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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