Uic Children's Center鈥搃i in Chicago, IL, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 43 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a central city community.
The co鈥揺d school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1 with 3 teachers supporting its early learning curriculum.
Located in the Near West Side neighborhood, the center is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The school enrolls a diverse student body with approximately 87% of students representing various ethnic backgrounds.
The campus occupies a 50鈥揳cre site within Chicago's urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
87%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 Uic Children's Center-ii?
The application deadline for Uic Children's Center-ii is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Uic Children's Center-ii located?
Uic Children's Center-ii is located in the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 6 other private schools located in Near West Side.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Uic Children's Center-ii is Chicago Lighthouse (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Children Of Peace (0.0 miles away)
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Children Of Peace ![Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!]( "Children Of Peace Photo - Providing an outstanding education for the WHOLE child: Mind, Spirit, and Body!")
(Catholic)
1900 W. Taylor
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
Chicago, IL 60638
(312) 421-6200
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School
(Catholic)
1900 W Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-8186
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Tuition listed
Chicago Lighthouse
Alternative School
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
Chicago, IL 60608
(131) 299-7367
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
2189 W Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 491-1600
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children Of Peace School/st. C
(Catholic)
2187 West Bowler Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 733-2812
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Tuition listed
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