Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Academic Excellence, Social Responsibility
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$335 per credit hour
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- Chicago State University's Child Care Center is an accredited quality care facility for preschool and school age children.
- The philosophy of the Center is to provide an environment in which social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth is encouraged through the high scope cognitively oriented curriculum.
- The Center was recently granted accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Conveniently located on the university's 161-acre campus, the CSU Child Care Center is close to public transportation, rail travel and city expressways.
- Because of its unique relationship to the university's campus life, young children are exposed to many of the same cultural, educational, and technological benefits the college student shares.
- Chicago State University's Child Care Center is an accredited quality care facility for preschool and school age children. The philosophy of the Center is to provide an environment in which social, physical, intellectual, and emotional growth is encouraged through the high scope cognitively oriented curriculum. The Center was recently granted accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Conveniently located on the university's 161-acre campus, the CSU Child Care Center is close to public transportation, rail travel and city expressways. Because of its unique relationship to the university's campus life, young children are exposed to many of the same cultural, educational, and technological benefits the college student shares.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Harry McCoy, Former Mayor -
- Rashida Tlaib, U.S. Congresswoman -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Chicago State Univ Child Care Center?
The acceptance rate of Chicago State Univ Child Care Center is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Chicago State Univ Child Care Center's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Chicago State Univ Child Care Center?
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center famous alumni include: Harry McCoy, Former Mayor and Rashida Tlaib, U.S. Congresswoman.
What is Chicago State Univ Child Care Center's ranking?
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Highest percentage of students of color.
When is the application deadline for Chicago State Univ Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Chicago State Univ Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chicago State Univ Child Care Center located?
Chicago State Univ Child Care Center is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Roseland.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chicago State Univ Child Care Center is Ada S Mckinley School South Care (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. John De La Salle Catholic Academy (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chesterfield Tom Thumb Daycare Center (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
9214 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 874-3985
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
10212 S Vernon Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
9011 S Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 873-1700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Christian
9406 S Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(973) 468-1030
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
9037 S Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
11400 S. Edbrooke
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-3500
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Special Education School
10211 S Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 582-8820
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 7
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
1912 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 881-1005
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
2647 E 88th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 375-1999
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
10212 S Vernon Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Christian
9406 S Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(973) 468-1030
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
9037 S Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
10115 S Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 239-7323
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
9214 S Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 874-3985
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
10212 S Vernon Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 785-2331
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
9011 S Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 873-1700
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students
Christian
9406 S Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(973) 468-1030
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
9037 S Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
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(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
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(Math: 49%)
410 Mccarthy Rd
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9187.2 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
9187.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
699 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5100
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5100
9187.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 380 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15425 E 127th St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-2286
9187.3 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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