At Chesterbrook Academy Preschool at UIUC of Champaign, we offer the perfect balance of learning and fun in an educational child care environment for children ages 6 weeks through Pre-K.
We are beyond a daycare. Our preschool uses our Links to Learning curriculum to prepare children for elementary school and life.
We are committed to providing excellent child care and education to children in the Champaign, Campustown, Urbana, Orchard Downs, Parkland Community College, Rantoul, Mahomet, UIUC, and St.
Joe communities and beyond. Learn more by visiting our school in person.
We are conveniently located near Research Park at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana (Oak St. & Hazelwood Dr.).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 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
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
186 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy?
The application deadline for Chesterbrook Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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