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Wee Care Nursery School

1843 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
Wee Care Nursery School in Chicago, IL offers co鈥揺d early childhood programs for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1985, the school serves 24 students with a student鈥搕eacher 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)

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Wee Care Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

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)

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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.

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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)

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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $13,813 for elementary schools and $19,330 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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