The staff at Darien welcomes all families. We pride ourselves on great family connections and making sure all families leave happy and satisfied each and every day.
We provide great curriculum and a fantastic learning experience. We hope you decide to take a moment to set up a tour to see our teachers in action!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Darien KinderCare, where we partner with families to create a nurturing and exciting environment that helps support your child through all stages of their development. We look forward to having you and your family join our school community. Our large outdoor activity space helps to create a great environment for learning. We accept CCAP subsidy. The large open floor plan helps create a bright and inviting space to learn, explore and grow. We provide a variety of year round programs for children ages six weeks through 12 years including Spring, Summer and Winter Break Camp.
- Child safety is a primary focus. The center has a dedicated Health and Safety Coordinator, all staff is first aid and CPR trained. The Center has a key code entry; the building and playground are fenced. The Center does a child name to face count every 30 minutes. Only authorized parents can take children out of Center.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- CHICAGO PLAN SUBSIDY CENTER --- All in general; upon request; Offering additonal discount on top of subsidy pay for new enrollments! ---
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Darien KinderCare?
The application deadline for Darien KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Darien KinderCare is Marquette Manor Baptist Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kingswood Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6351 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Abraxas Naperville Bridge
Alternative School
2221 64th St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 824-4574
3.8 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 30 students
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
4.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Furqaan Academy
(Islamic)
519 E Briarcliff Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 739-3100
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy ![Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran Academy Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
525 63rd St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 352-5081
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
15w455 79th street
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peter Pan Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
333 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 964-5363
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Chesterbrook Academy ![Chesterbrook Academy Photo]( "Chesterbrook Academy Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6351 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
Westmont, IL 60559
(484) 642-0619
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 17 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
9174.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
9174.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
9174.6 miles
Gr: K-12
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600
9174.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
9174.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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