For over 29 years Sugar Plum Tree has provided the best in care for thousands of children.
We are a highly recommended child care facility and have been accredited by the National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) for over 13 years and by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for over 29 years.
We offer separate classes in order to advance social development, self expression, and motor skills.
Our curriculum is based on the Ilinois Learning Standards in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Excellence in Early Care and Education
- For over 29 years Sugar Plum Tree has provided the best in care for thousands of children.
- We are a highly recommended child care facility and have been accredited by the National Association of Education for Young Children (NAEYC) for over 13 years and by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for over 29 years.
- We offer separate classes in order to advance social development, self expression, and motor skills.
- Our curriculum is based on the Ilinois Learning Standards in conjunction with the Creative Curriculum.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sugar Plum Tree Preschool?
The application deadline for Sugar Plum Tree Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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