Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center

1300 E 75th St Chicago, IL 60619
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center in Chicago, IL offers a nonsectarian early learning program for kindergarten with a total enrollment of 50 students.
  • The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 5 teachers in a city–based setting in the Grand Crossing neighborhood.
  • Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity, serving 100% students of color.
  • As a co–ed early childhood and day care center, it focuses on kindergarten–level education within the urban Chicago community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center located?
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center is located in the Grand Crossing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Grand Crossing.

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,709 for elementary schools and $19,173 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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