Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center serves 37 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 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
1990
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center cost?
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center often compared to?
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori School Of Lake Forest, School Of St. Mary by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center?
The acceptance rate of Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center?
The application deadline for Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center is Lake Forest Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is School Of St. Mary (1.2 miles away)
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School Of St. Mary ![School Of St. Mary Photo]( "School Of St. Mary Photo")
(Catholic)
185 E Illinois Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 283-9800
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1500 W Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-3257
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8 W Scranton Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 295-8338
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
145 S. Green Bay Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2350
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Lake Forest ![Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo - Our main West Laurel Drive campus is on over five acres of prairie adjacent to the Middlefork Savanna County Forest Preserve.]( "Montessori School Of Lake Forest Photo - Our main West Laurel Drive campus is on over five acres of prairie adjacent to the Middlefork Savanna County Forest Preserve.")
Montessori School
13700 W Laurel Dr
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 918-1000
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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