Located in Northbrook, IL, The Little Hands Child Development Center enrolls 61 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
Founded in 1986, this suburban early childhood center serves a co鈥揺d student body with 38% students of color.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 31:1 with a total of two teachers supporting early learners.
The program offers preschool and kindergarten education in a large suburb community setting.
The Little Hands Child Development Center operates as a nonsectarian daycare and early childhood program without affiliation to any membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Little Hands Child Development Center?
The application deadline for The Little Hands Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Little Hands Child Development Center is Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Countryside Day School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Care For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
670 N Milwaukee Av
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Northbrook Community Synogogue
(Jewish)
2548 Jasper Ct
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9204
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9204
0.9 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students
Countryside Day School ![Countryside Day School Photo]( "Countryside Day School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Northern Illinois Academy
Special Education School
1150 N River Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(630) 952-2208
3 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 61 students
J Slowacki School
(Catholic)
181 W Dundee Rd
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 912-4193
3.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 506 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Countryside Day School ![Countryside Day School Photo]( "Countryside Day School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
5110 Capitol Dr
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-8330
1.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 29 students
Centerview Therapeutic School
Special Education School
3444 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 559-0110
2.2 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Sager Solomon Schechter Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
3210 Dundee Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412-5656
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gertruge B Nielsen Child Care & Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3835 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 564-3004
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Care For Kids
Daycare / Preschool
670 N Milwaukee Av
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-0370
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Countryside Day School ![Countryside Day School Photo]( "Countryside Day School Photo")
Montessori School
1985 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-1105
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 30 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9300 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 850-5490
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Literki Learning Care Center Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
710 S Milwauke Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 459-1234
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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1600 Dundee Ave
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(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
9203.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Hastings St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5285
9203.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
9203.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
9204 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
323 Waverly Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5360
9204.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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