Our staff at KinderCare bring many years of early childhood experience, along with a variety of backgrounds in early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 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
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Confidence for Life!
- Welcome to the KinderCare on Main Lane! We look forward to having your family join ours!
- The KinderCare on Main Lane is nestled behind the Elgin Fresh Market. We are surrounded by community agencies that support our children and their families. We have scheduled visits to the local fire department, police department and Sherman Hospital. We believe being part of the community is so very important.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- YWCA (Childcare Assistance), NACCRRA- the parent pays, then is reimbursed
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Main Lane KinderCare cost?
Main Lane KinderCare's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Main Lane KinderCare?
The acceptance rate of Main Lane KinderCare is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare?
The application deadline for Main Lane KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 8/5/2021
I strongly believe the quality of academic programs and the teachers are very good, overall I will give them 5 stars, great educators for our kids. I m very happy with them.
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