Located in Crest Hill, IL, Tlc Learning Center is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving 36 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community.
The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children, reflecting adherence to established early childhood education standards.
Tlc Learning Center has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 36:1, with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
The student body includes 60 percent students of color, contributing to the diversity within this suburban early learning program.
Serving primarily pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten students, Tlc Learning Center provides an early childhood education option in the Crest Hill suburb.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
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 Tlc Learning Center?
The application deadline for Tlc Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Tlc Learning Center is Joliet Catholic Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joliet Montessori School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Joliet KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Joliet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joliet Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1200 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-0500
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Hopewell Career Academy - Joilet
Special Education School
1009 S Briggs St
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 463-9655
5.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students
Ridgewood Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1968 Hillcrest Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-2121
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students
Families Of Faith Christian Academy ![Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo]( "Families Of Faith Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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1600 Root St
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4180
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 90 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
608 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-6626
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Ucp-cds-melvin J Larson School
Special Education School
311 S Reed St
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 744-3500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
600 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 725-8149
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students
St. Mary Nativity School
(Catholic)
702 N Broadway Street
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 722-8518
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Joliet KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2605 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 729-2110
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Educare, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3171 T Hickey Avenue
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 436-4024
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students Tuition listed
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1910 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-1688
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Bobbie Noonan's Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
2504 Fairway Dr
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2627
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 9 students
Mokena Montessori
Montessori School
3010 Harris Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
Joliet, IL 60431
(708) 478-0860
1.5 miles
Gr: NS | 4 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
9153.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8820 Scott School Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0511
9153.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 S Mitchell Dr
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-9182
9154.4 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Special Education School
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
9155 miles
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
9155 miles
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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