Grandma Jones Day Care in Calumet City, IL, serves 101 students in a nonsectarian early childhood program with a focus on pre–kindergarten education.
The school operates in a suburban community and reports a student–teacher ratio of 101:1 with one teacher on staff.
Grandma Jones Day Care enrolls 100% students of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for diversity.
The program provides co–ed day care services tailored to early childhood learners in the Calumet City area.
Total K–12 enrollment at the school is 22 students, indicating a primarily early childhood–focused population.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Grandma Jones Day Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
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
What schools are Grandma Jones Day Care often compared to?
Grandma Jones Day Care is often viewed alongside schools like Kids Connection, Nurturing Developmental & Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Grandma Jones Day Care?
The application deadline for Grandma Jones Day Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Grandma Jones Day Care is City Baptist Schools (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nurturing Developmental & Learning Academy (0.7 miles away)
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