Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Rockford KinderCare
About the School
- Our teachers and staff are passionate about educating and nurturing children.
- We strive to create the happiest and safest environment for the children to ensure our families have the most positive KinderCare experience.
- At the end of the day, the true key to our teachers' success is their passion for teaching and their love of learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Building confidence for life.
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition assistance program available
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Dutz
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Active AdventuresCooking Adventures
KinderCare Learning Adventures - ABC Music and MePhonics Adventures
Reading and Math Adventures
School Notes
- Welcome to KinderCare on Mulford! We look forward to meeting you and your family. We would love to have you visit our center to meet our educated, warm, and nurturing teachers! Our safe, secure, and stimulating environment is the perfect place for children to discover their individual gifts and talents. KinderCare on Mulford is a unique learning center with diverse cultures, experienced teachers, and engaging learning experiences.
- We protect all children in our school with a secure keypad entry, and all visitors are identified at the reception desk. Our playgrounds were updated in the summer of 2012 with new safe and height regulated climbers, bike paths and a softer pour and play turf to help cushion falls while students play outdoors on our toddler and preschool/school age playgrounds. The majority of our staff have been certified in CPR and First Aid and are ready to assist children in time of need.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- CCCC, YWCA (Childcare Assistance), NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Rockford KinderCare?
The acceptance rate of Rockford KinderCare is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Rockford KinderCare?
The application deadline for Rockford KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Rockford KinderCare is Spectrum School (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students
Assembly of God
5950 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 877-2600
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 803 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
1401 N Bell School Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 391-8006
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
5925 Darlene Dr
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 397-6899
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8101 Sayer Rd
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 332-8101
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4407 Highcrest Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 398-5331
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 138 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
4848 Turner Street
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 877-1600
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
325 North Alpine Road
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-7492
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4345 Maray Dr.
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-9090
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
5001 Forest View Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 227-8894
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Other Lutheran
4700 Augustana Drive
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4947
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Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Reed St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2550
9167.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
9168 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Main St
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
9168 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Jefferson St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9168.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S 10th St
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-5300
9168.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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