Poko Loko Child Care Center (2026 Profile)

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Poko Loko Child Care Center

404 S Elmhurst Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090

Poko Loko Child Care Center in Wheeling, IL, offers early childhood education for grades PK–K in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.

Established in 1965, the school enrolls 6 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 1 teacher.

The program serves a diverse student body with 100% of students represented as students of color.

As a suburban early learning program, it provides care and instruction in a small, co–ed environment.

Poko Loko Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for student diversity.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Poko Loko Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1965

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students

6 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Poko Loko Child Care Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 6 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $13,499 for elementary schools and $19,368 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).