Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Teddy Bear Day Care Center
About the School
- Chicago's Southwest side is the area in which Teddy Bear Day Care began its 32-year history.
- Today, we provide services suited to the needs of over 500 children.
- These include: Infants, Pre-school Day Care (ages 2-6), 15-month Toddler care, Kindergarten, Pre-K programs, and Summer Day Camp (ages 6-12).
- Teddy Bear Day Care Centers are fully licensed and provide dedicated, high quality childcare at a reasonable cost.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Chicago's Southwest side is the area in which Teddy Bear Day Care began its 32-year history. Today, we provide services suited to the needs of over 500 children. These include: Infants, Pre-school Day Care (ages 2-6), 15-month Toddler care, Kindergarten, Pre-K programs, and Summer Day Camp (ages 6-12). Teddy Bear Day Care Centers are fully licensed and provide dedicated, high quality childcare at a reasonable cost.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Teddy Bear Day Care Center?
The application deadline for Teddy Bear Day Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Teddy Bear Day Care Center located?
Teddy Bear Day Care Center is located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in West Elsdon.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Teddy Bear Day Care Center is Misericordia South (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bruno Continuation School (0.4 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
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Gr: PK-K | 25 students
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Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
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Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
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Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
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Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Distance: 1.5 mi
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2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
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Gr: 9-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
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6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Christian
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Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 3
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(773) 778-0818
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
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Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
5025 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Catholic
5025 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
4250 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-7383
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