Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Learning Tree
About the School
- The Learning Tree Child Care Centers are owned and operated by Pat and Kathy Hannell.
- They have been involved in child advocacy for over 37 years.
- The Hannells are life long residents of the Fox Valley community.
- One of the most reassuring facts about choosing a locally owned center is the fact that the Hannell family has a vested interest in their reputation as a quality child care facility.
- The purpose of The Learning Tree Child Care Centers is to provide quality, developmentally appropriate, licensed preschool, preschool with extended child care, and school age care to children between the ages of six weeks and eleven years.
- Upon enrollment each child is assigned a Primary Caregiver.
- The Primary Caregiver takes care of the individual needs of each child on a daily basis.
- Primary Caregivers are responsible for the daily and academic needs of your child, communicating with parents and any medications your child may have to receive.
- The Learning Tree teaching staff has an impressive record.
- Over 90% of our staff is teacher qualified, with an average of seven years with The Learning Tree.
- We look for nurturing, well educated and professional caregivers.
- With these qualities, we can follow through with our philosophy, "To Do What is Best for Each Child.".
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- The Learning Tree Child Care Centers are owned and operated by Pat and Kathy Hannell. They have been involved in child advocacy for over 37 years. The Hannells are life long residents of the Fox Valley community. One of the most reassuring facts about choosing a locally owned center is the fact that the Hannell family has a vested interest in their reputation as a quality child care facility. The purpose of The Learning Tree Child Care Centers is to provide quality, developmentally appropriate, licensed preschool, preschool with extended child care, and school age care to children between the ages of six weeks and eleven years. Upon enrollment each child is assigned a Primary Caregiver. The Primary Caregiver takes care of the individual needs of each child on a daily basis. Primary Caregivers are responsible for the daily and academic needs of your child, communicating with parents and any medications your child may have to receive. The Learning Tree teaching staff has an impressive record. Over 90% of our staff is teacher qualified, with an average of seven years with The Learning Tree. We look for nurturing, well educated and professional caregivers. With these qualities, we can follow through with our philosophy, "To Do What is Best for Each Child."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Learning Tree?
The application deadline for The Learning Tree is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to The Learning Tree is Harvest Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
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(847) 214-3500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Assembly of God
2250 W Highland Ave
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(847) 741-5530
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
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Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
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(847) 695-0310
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Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
1625 W Highland Ave
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(847) 742-3959
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
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1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Distance: 1.9 mi
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(847) 741-7795
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(847) 697-3836
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Assembly of God
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
515 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
1000 N Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 214-3500
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students
Assembly of God
2250 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 741-5530
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Presbyterian
2700 W Highland Avenue
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 695-0310
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
Catholic
1625 W Highland Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 742-3959
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2485 South St
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-4288
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