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 Stats (2025)
- 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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and 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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