Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kiddie Junction Educational Institute
About the School
- KiddieJunction Ed. Institute has been in business since 1983 and has been accredited for the past 10 years by the National Assoc.
- of Child Care Professionals.
- Kiddie Junction is one of the only private child care centers in IL. who ahve had a working Parent Teacher Organization for the the past 20 years that keep families involved in all activities.Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration.
- Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth.
- Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child.
- Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent.
- Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
- We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time.
- Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child.
- We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents.
- Half-days are available on a limited basis.
- We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 20 years.
- Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14.
- See our camp page for more details.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
60%
Admissions Director
Lisa Szplit
Application URL
School Notes
- Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child. We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration. Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth. Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child. Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent. Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time. Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child. We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents. Half-days are available on a limited basis. We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 15 years. Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14. See our camp page for more details.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kiddie Junction Educational Institute?
The application deadline for Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (1.0 miles away)
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Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 768-7188
Distance: 1.1 mi
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Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 14
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(847) 827-7880
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