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Wee Care Nursery School

1843 E 79th St Chicago, IL 60649

Tel: (773) 221-4442

www.weecare.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Wee Care Nursery School in Chicago, IL offers co–ed early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1985, the school serves 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting high diversity within this South Chicago preschool.
Located in a large city community, Wee Care Nursery School provides early learning options in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Tuition information is not listed; nearby Chicago private schools have an average elementary tuition of $13,895.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Wee Care Nursery School
Pre-K	16
Kind	8

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Year Founded

1985

Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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When is the application deadline for Wee Care Nursery School?

The application deadline for Wee Care Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Wee Care Nursery School located?

Wee Care Nursery School is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Chicago.

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