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Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago

1802 N Fairfield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
Since 1911, Lutheran Day has provided childcare services and early childhood education.
We are licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and the city of Chicago.
Our program is designed to provide a variety of key experiences for children while in our care.
We are a Christian Preschool. Therefore, Christian education is a daily part of our program in the classroom.
We aim to teach the children about God's love, His gift of Jesus Christ, and that we can know Jesus and learn to live like Him.
Christian Education activities include stories, drama, art, music, prayer, etc.
In addition to the classroom activities, the children participate in informal praise times twice a week throughout the year and more formal services during the Christmas and Easter seasons led by visiting Pastors.
These times last about 20 minutes and are child oriented.
Our philosophy is that children learn best by being active participants.
Our program allows children to choose meaningful, interesting activities during a part of each day.
Classrooms are arranged by interest centers including a block area, dramatic play, sensory tables, an art center, a writing center, a science center and a listening center.
The teachers interact with the children individually or in small groups, facilitating each child's exploration, problem solving and thinking abilities.
We provide experiences that promote literacy and math competency. We believe that children develop through their play and that a child-centered environment stimulates children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.

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Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
51 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

School Notes

  • School Motto: Maximizes Your Child’s Learning Potential Through a Nurturing and Intellectually Stimulating Environment
  • Since 1911, Lutheran Day has provided childcare services and early childhood education. We are licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Human Services and the city of Chicago. Our program is designed to provide a variety of key experiences for children while in our care. We are a Christian Preschool. Therefore, Christian education is a daily part of our program in the classroom. We aim to teach the children about God's love, His gift of Jesus Christ, and that we can know Jesus and learn to live like Him. Christian Education activities include stories, drama, art, music, prayer, etc. In addition to the classroom activities, the children participate in informal praise times twice a week throughout the year and more formal services during the Christmas and Easter seasons led by visiting Pastors. These times last about 20 minutes and are child oriented. Our philosophy is that children learn best by being active participants. Our program allows children to choose meaningful, interesting activities during a part of each day. Classrooms are arranged by interest centers including a block area, dramatic play, sensory tables, an art center, a writing center, a science center and a listening center. The teachers interact with the children individually or in small groups, facilitating each child's exploration, problem solving and thinking abilities. We provide experiences that promote literacy and math competency. We believe that children develop through their play and that a child-centered environment stimulates children's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago's ranking?
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago?
The application deadline for Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago located?
Lutheran Day Nursery Of Chicago is located in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Logan Square.

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