Sandbox learning center has been providing high quality child care in the community for over 39 years.
Sandbox continues its commitment to excel in early care and education.
Our goal is to make each child ready for future schooling by giving the necessary academic skills and to instill in each child a love of learning and a sense of adventure in the search for knowledge.
The sandbox believes that each child possesses great dignity, and deserves to be treated with respect, and that, in the proper environment, children will develop a love of learning and a learning to love self, friends, and the world around us.
Sandbox preschool Goal is to develop in all children a positive self-image and a sense of adventure in the search for knowledge.
To provide developmental opportunities and experiences meeting the cognitive, the social, the emotional and physical needs of each child.
To help each child adjust and become secure and happy, and self-confident in this new environment.
To prepare the child for future schooling by allowing development at his/her individual pace.
To provide quality care in a homelike atmosphere that is comfortable, safe and enjoyable for those children requiring part or all day care.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
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 Sandbox Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sandbox Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Sandbox Learning Center is Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is John Humphrey Drive KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14632 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4990
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4990
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
14355 Highland Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mi Sol Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14249 S. Wolf Rd
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
4.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 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
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Chicago Christian High School
(Christian)
12001 S Oak Park Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7650
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 388-7650
5.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14355 Highland Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mi Sol Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14249 S. Wolf Rd
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
14632 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4990
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-4990
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
14355 Highland Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-0068
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students
9001 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 349-7166
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 155 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mi Sol Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14249 S. Wolf Rd
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 244-2424
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
9250 W 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 403-6525
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3100
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3100
9170 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Village Green Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400
9170 miles
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24150 S Ford Rd
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4313
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4313
9170.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
9170.3 miles
Gr: 9-12
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
995 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456
9170.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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