Rainbow School Daycare in Chicago, IL, serves 64 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased early childhood program.
Founded in 1996, the school provides co鈥揺d daycare and early learning services in the Irving Park neighborhood.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 32:1 with 2 total teachers and a student body that is approximately 67% students of color.
Rainbow School Daycare is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and offers programs focused on early childhood development.
Located in a large city setting, it offers an early childhood program option among other private preschools in Chicago.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
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 Rainbow School Daycare?
The application deadline for Rainbow School Daycare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Rainbow School Daycare located?
Rainbow School Daycare is located in the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Irving Park.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Rainbow School Daycare is Depaul College Prep (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chicago Jewish Day School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Elston KinderCare (0.4 miles away)
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(773) 267-7660
Chicago, IL 60618
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(773) 604-8345
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 604-8345
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Chicago Jewish Day School ![Chicago Jewish Day School Photo]( "Chicago Jewish Day School Photo")
(Jewish)
3730 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 271-2700
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Montessori School
4326 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 355-4303
Chicago, IL 60618
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3633 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 539-3600
0.8 miles
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