Kiddie Junction Educational Institute (2026-27 Profile)

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Kiddie Junction Educational Institute

1619 E Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018

Tel: (847) 827-5415

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 113 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

KiddieJunction Ed. Institute has been in business since 1983 and has been accredited for the past 10 years by the National Assoc.
of Child Care Professionals.
Kiddie Junction is one of the only private child care centers in IL. who ahve had a working Parent Teacher Organization for the the past 20 years that keep families involved in all activities.Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child.
We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration.
Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth.
Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child.
Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent.
Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time.
Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child.
We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents.
Half-days are available on a limited basis.
We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 20 years.
Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14.
See our camp page for more details.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 113 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Kiddie Junction Educational Institute
Nursery	30
Pre-K	69
Kind	14

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Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

60%

Admissions Director

Lisa Szplit

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School Notes

Kiddie Junction has created a program tailored to meet the needs of each child. We emphasize learning by doing hands-on activities and exploration. Daily lesson plans also reflect all of the areas that are important in your child's growth. Our goal is to meet the developmental needs and objectives of each child. Therefore, our teachers use an evaluation tool to help track a child's progress with each parent. Kiddie Junction offers open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. We have an open door policy and welcome parents to stop in and visit any time. Parents are given individual reports prepared by Teachers giving insight into the activities, behavior, eating habits, toilet schedule and nap times for each child. We are open 12 months a year with convenient hours for working parents. Half-days are available on a limited basis. We also encourage Parents to become involved with our Parent Teacher Organization which has guided our center for over 15 years. Kiddie Junction offers a summer camp program "For Kids Only" with 3 acres of land and an Olympic size swimming pool for children ages 5-14. See our camp page for more details.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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