Oak Park Ave. KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

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Oak Park Ave. KinderCare

16100 Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477

Tel: (708) 429-7277

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #2 - Infant Classroom

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #3 - 草榴社区 Kindergarten Classroom

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #4 - Marshmallow Structure Building

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #5 - Playing Outside

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #6 - Coloring Fun

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo #7 - Puppet Show

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About the School

The staff at Tinley Park welcomes all families.
We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied each and every day.
We provide great curriculum and a fantastic learning experience.
We hope you decide to take a moment to set up a tour to see our teachers in action!.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Oak Park Ave. KinderCare
Pre-K	35
Kind	12

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Year Founded

1983

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

47:1

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Application URL

School Notes

Welcome to the Oak Park Avenue KinderCare! We are proud to say that we have a very passionate and tenured team of educators, with over 140 years of combined experience! Our enriched classrooms offer a wide range of learning opportunities that will allow your child's imagination to soar! Stop in today and see for yourself!
Here at Oak Park Avenue KinderCare, your child will not only have a safe, secure and stimulating environment to learn in, but they will have support from a team of child development experts who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. Our staff works to promote a safe and healthy environment by adhering to strict cleaning policies. Each classroom is sanitized daily and thoroughly detailed by a professional crew.
Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Accreditations: NAEYC, Others - other_accreditations
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS] for all ages...Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS] - parents have a co-pay鈥�$25 co-pay; $35 for 2 children; $45 for 3+ children (income-based subsidy) weekly鈥o to www.actforchildren.org for more information
Infant Programs (6 Weeks 鈥� 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 鈥� 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 鈥� 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 鈥� 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 鈥� 5 Years), 草榴社区 Kindergarten Programs (5鈥�6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5鈥�12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oak Park Ave. KinderCare cost?

Oak Park Ave. KinderCare's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

When is the application deadline for Oak Park Ave. KinderCare?

The application deadline for Oak Park Ave. KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,410 for elementary schools and $19,515 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).