Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Wheaton KinderCare
About the School
- Our staff is commited to providing quailty care for each of our families.
- We want to make sure each child in our care is educated, loved and develop social skills.
- At this center our teachers have over 50 years combined experience in Education! Please take a moment to meet each of them!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Thank you for your interest in our quality NECPA accredited childcare program! I hope to do the best to answer your questions and calm any concerns you may have as you embark on a wonderful journey in your child's education. KinderCare has been family known for over 35 years and the Wheaton location was opened in 1990! We believe in providing a fun, safe, and nurturing environment with a strong foundation in curriculum. For your convenience, we serve children ages six weeks to 12 years and are open from 6:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m. We also offer private tutoring classes, Preschool programs, Private Kindergarten, and transportation to local schools.
- 100%of our staff is CPR and First Aid certified and maintains the highest commitment to cleanliness in the classrooms. Our unique open classroom structure provides for the ultimate whole child experience by allowing teachers to collaborate throughout the day. This collaboration also helps ease the possible stress of transitioning from classroom to classroom because the children are familiar with the surrounding teachers and children.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- IDHS and DCFS, as well as YWCA.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wheaton KinderCare?
The application deadline for Wheaton KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wheaton KinderCare is Giant Steps Illinois (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chesterbrook Academy (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(484) 939-8305
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Daycare / Preschool
1746 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 990-8000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Special Education School
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
222 E. Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(331) 399-3954
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Special Education School
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
2130 W Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 668-5800
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students
Catholic
5205 Kingston Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 518-8383
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,265 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
2200 Maple Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 719-2782
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Special Education School
2500 Cabot Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 864-3832
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1111 E Warrenville Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 369-6899
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Catholic
314 W Willow Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 462-5009
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
275 W Loop Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(484) 939-8305
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 148 students
Daycare / Preschool
1746 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 990-8000
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
222 E. Roosevelt Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(331) 399-3954
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
490 S Park Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8060
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
335 East Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 547-5125
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Quick Facts
Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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44w625 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
9175.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
9175.4 miles
Gr: 8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
9175.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
9175.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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