Rainbow Castle Child Care is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in suburban Carpentersville, IL, serving 57 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 29:1 with two full–time teachers on staff.
Approximately 17% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
Rainbow Castle Child Care offers co–ed day care services within a suburban community setting.
Nearby private early learning programs include options in Carpentersville and neighboring Dundee, with varying enrollment sizes and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Rainbow Castle Child Care?
The application deadline for Rainbow Castle Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Rainbow Castle Child Care is Lumen Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (0.8 miles away)
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5 S Van Buren St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 South 8th Street
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(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
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845 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
1.5 miles
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Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 836-4011
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 836-4011
1.9 miles
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Daycare / Preschool
112 Tay River Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
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180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
Summit School ![Summit School Photo]( "Summit School Photo")
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333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
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Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(224) 402-7408
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747 Davis Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-3836
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
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5 S Van Buren St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
180 South 8th Street
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 695-9732
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Avg. class size: 6 students
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(Catholic)
845 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Summit School ![Summit School Photo]( "Summit School Photo")
Special Education School
333 W River Rd
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 468-0490
2.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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5 S Van Buren St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 428-1010
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School ![St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School Photo - Our little learners learn through exploration.]( "St. Catherine Of Siena Elementary School Photo - Our little learners learn through exploration.")
(Catholic)
845 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-4808
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
711 Willow Lane
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 836-4011
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 836-4011
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students
Kiddie Academy Of Carpentersville
Daycare / Preschool
112 Tay River Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 844-8600
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 108 students
2500 Beverly Rd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 645-9300
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
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(815) 568-7632
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
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(815) 568-5720
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Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8323
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(815) 568-6511
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