Chicago's Southwest side is the area in which Teddy Bear Day Care began its 32-year history.
Today, we provide services suited to the needs of over 500 children.
These include: Infants, Pre-school Day Care (ages 2-6), 15-month Toddler care, Kindergarten, Pre-K programs, and Summer Day Camp (ages 6-12).
Teddy Bear Day Care Centers are fully licensed and provide dedicated, high quality childcare at a reasonable cost.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 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
1973
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Chicago's Southwest side is the area in which Teddy Bear Day Care began its 32-year history. Today, we provide services suited to the needs of over 500 children. These include: Infants, Pre-school Day Care (ages 2-6), 15-month Toddler care, Kindergarten, Pre-K programs, and Summer Day Camp (ages 6-12). Teddy Bear Day Care Centers are fully licensed and provide dedicated, high quality childcare at a reasonable cost.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Teddy Bear Day Care Center?
The application deadline for Teddy Bear Day Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Teddy Bear Day Care Center located?
Teddy Bear Day Care Center is located in the West Elsdon neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in West Elsdon.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Teddy Bear Day Care Center is Misericordia South (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Bruno Continuation School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
St. Richard Elementary School
(Catholic)
5025 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddy Care Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 100 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Laurence High School
(Catholic)
5556 W 77th St
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 458-6900
3.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Avg. class size: 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Richard Elementary School
(Catholic)
5025 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
5515 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 737-3454
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3741 W 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735-0772
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 396 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Misericordia South
Special Education School
2916 W 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 254-9595
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4839 S Harding Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 847-0697
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Los Pequenos Angelitos
Daycare / Preschool
3711 W 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 218-9816
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
St. Richard Elementary School
(Catholic)
5025 S Kenneth Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 582-8083
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Tuition listed
Kiddy Care Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
4444 S Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 247-6642
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 100 students
The Learning Circle
Daycare / Preschool
4250 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-7383
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 284-7383
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9188.3 miles
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
9188.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9188.3 miles
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
9188.3 miles
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Ogden Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 778-4524
9188.3 miles
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