About the School
- Located in Crest Hill, IL, Tlc Learning Center is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 36 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community.
- The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting adherence to established early childhood education standards.
- Tlc Learning Center has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
- The student body includes 60 percent students of color, contributing to the diversity within this suburban early learning program.
- Serving primarily pre–kindergarten and kindergarten students, Tlc Learning Center provides an early childhood education option in the Crest Hill suburb.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Tlc Learning Center?
The application deadline for Tlc Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Tlc Learning Center is Joliet Catholic Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joliet Montessori School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Joliet KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students
Catholic
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Baptist
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Catholic
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
Catholic
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 9 students
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS | 4 students
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Lilac Ln
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Joseph E Fisher School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777
1 miles
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-2021
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Hufford Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2651 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0262
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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