The Little Hands Child Development Center

Located in Northbrook, IL, The Little Hands Child Development Center enrolls 61 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
Founded in 1986, this suburban early childhood center serves a co–ed student body with 38% students of color.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 31:1 with a total of two teachers supporting early learners.
The program offers preschool and kindergarten education in a large suburb community setting.
The Little Hands Child Development Center operates as a nonsectarian daycare and early childhood program without affiliation to any membership associations.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
The Little Hands Child Development Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Little Hands Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 61 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,557 for elementary schools and $19,341 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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