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Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery

5926 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery in Chicago, IL serves 30 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a city鈥揵ased early childhood program.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 30:1 with one teacher supporting the full student body.
This co鈥揺d daycare and nursery operates a nonsectarian early learning program with a Christian orientation in the Austin neighborhood.
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery ranks among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.
The program is located in a large city community, providing early childhood education in an urban environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery?
The application deadline for Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery located?
Little Folks Cottage Daycare & Nursery is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other private schools located in Austin.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,817 for elementary schools and $19,279 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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