With over 50 years of combined experience, our teachers are passionate about Early Childhood care and education.
We work closely with families to ensure that we are meeting the individual needs of all of our students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Oak Forest KinderCare located just across the street from the library and Park District. We are just off of 159th and Central, which makes taking the Metra very convenient for parents, I-57 is just a few minutes away. We provide bus service to all of Oak Forest School District 142 and Arbor Park School District 145. We have a flexible program to ensure our ability to fit the needs of our families.
- Our center uses a keypad entry and has locked fenced in playgrounds. All staff completed their First Aid Certifications and CPR training on an annual basis as part of their employment with KinderCare.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:15 AM to 6:15 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS], Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS] for all ages - parents have a co-pay…$35 co-pay; $45 for 2 children; $55 for 3+ children (income-based subsidy) weekly…Go to www.actforchildren.org for more information NACCRRA Id # 33592
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oak Forest KinderCare often compared to?
Oak Forest KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Christian Academy, Roxboro Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Oak Forest KinderCare?
The application deadline for Oak Forest KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Oak Forest KinderCare is Gateway Academy & Learning Center (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Damian School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Damian School
(Catholic)
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
Triple R Child Care Inc
Daycare / Preschool
5500 147th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 385-7474
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 385-7474
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare ![Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare]( "Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
16100 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students Tuition listed
14611 Keeler Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
3.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
121 W 154th Street
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 596-2220
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Damian School
(Catholic)
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14611 Keeler Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Damian School
(Catholic)
5300 W 155th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4230
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students
Triple R Child Care Inc
Daycare / Preschool
5500 147th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 385-7474
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 385-7474
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare ![Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare]( "Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
16100 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students Tuition listed
14611 Keeler Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-8776
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
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Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 725-1100
9173.4 miles
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-0281
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Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
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Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
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(630) 420-6363
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
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