Wee Care Nursery School in Chicago, IL offers co–ed early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1985, the school serves 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by 2 teachers.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, reflecting high diversity within this South Chicago preschool.
Located in a large city community, Wee Care Nursery School provides early learning options in the South Chicago neighborhood.
Tuition information is not listed; nearby Chicago private schools have an average elementary tuition of $13,895.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Wee Care Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 Wee Care Nursery School?
The application deadline for Wee Care Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wee Care Nursery School located?
Wee Care Nursery School is located in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other private schools located in South Chicago.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Wee Care Nursery School is South Central Community Services - South Shore (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Muhammad University (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Jude Educational Institute (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
South Harper Montessori School
Montessori School
8358 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Central Community Services - South Shore
Special Education School
7550 S Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 374-2223
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
6410 S. Dante Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 324-1020
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1151 E 62nd St 55
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-5645
2.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 12 students Tuition listed
6245 S. Ingleside Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 420-2900
2.4 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 20
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
2110 E 72nd St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 288-1138
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Acceptance rate listed
South Central School Main Campus
Special Education School
1021 E 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 374-2223
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 14 students
St. Ailbe Catholic School
(Catholic)
9037 S Harper Avenue
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 734-1386
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Jude Educational Institute
Daycare / Preschool
2219 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 978-1938
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
7351 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 643-0700
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7621 S Dorchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-1438
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
South Harper Montessori School
Montessori School
8358 S Stony Island Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 734-0375
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Stepping Stones Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1300 E 75th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 493-0000
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 50 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
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New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
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(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
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(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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(630) 325-6888
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(630) 325-6888
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(630) 468-8100
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(630) 468-8100
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