Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Papoose Childrens Center
About the School
- Located in Oak Lawn, IL, Papoose Childrens Center serves 36 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1962, the school offers co–ed day care and early learning services for children in grades PK through K. The student body includes approximately 42 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within the Oak Lawn community.
- Papoose Childrens Center has a student–teacher ratio of 36:1 with one teacher on staff, providing care and instruction for its early childhood enrollment.
- As a suburban early childhood program with no religious affiliation, the school complements other Oak Lawn private options for preschool and kindergarten–aged children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Papoose Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Papoose Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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