Teddy Bear Day Care Centers opened in 1973. Teddy Bear Day Care Centers are fully licensed and provide affordable dedicated, high quality childcare.
School offer year-round care for children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years and our summer Big Bear Day Camp program provides day camp fun and excitement for kids aged 6 to 12 years.
We provide daily nutritious meals for your child including breakfast, hot lunches and healthy snacks.
We have indoor and private outdoor play areas and children also participate in fun and educational supervised field trips.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Teddy Bear Nursery School 2 ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Teddy Bear Nursery School 2?
The application deadline for Teddy Bear Nursery School 2 is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Teddy Bear Nursery School 2 located?
Teddy Bear Nursery School 2 is located in the Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other private schools located in Ashburn.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Teddy Bear Nursery School 2 is St. Rita Of Cascia High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Learning Tree Pre-school (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Learning Tree Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool
8128 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 778-8802
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 778-8802
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
New Knowledge Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
8440 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-8150
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-8150
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
8130 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 436-4444
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
4440 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-2020
Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 884-2020
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
7956 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 471-4927
1.3 miles
Gr: NS | 50 students
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