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 (2025-26)
- 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
School Type
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Little Hands Child Development Center?
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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