Childrens 2nd Language Academy in Matteson, IL, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool and kindergarten with a total enrollment of 7 students.
Founded in 2003, the school operates in a suburban community and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with one teacher on staff.
The academy's student body is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
The program offers co鈥揺d day care and early childhood education focused on children from preschool through kindergarten levels.
Childrens 2nd Language Academy is located near other private early education options such as South Suburban Christian Academy and Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Childrens 2nd Language Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Childrens 2nd Language Academy?
The application deadline for Childrens 2nd Language Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Childrens 2nd Language Academy is Marian Catholic High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is South Suburban Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
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