Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pinewood Drive KinderCare
About the School
- We are proud to say that some of our teachers have been at our center since it opened in 1990.
- Several others have been with KinderCare for 20 or more years.
- Each of our lead classroom teachers are teacher qualified according to the State of Illinois standards.
- Some of them also hold college degrees.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1990
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- We would like to invite you to stop in to see our center and meet our staff. We have been at this location since 1990 serving families in Orland Park, Homer Glen, and Lockport. We take great pride in our center and the longevity of many of our staff members. We care for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years. Educational programs are available at each level including a kindergarten program and before and after school care.
- We strive to make our center both a safe and healthy place to be. Our front entryway is password protected by a keypad. Our age appropriate fenced in playgrounds offer a safe environment for your child to play outside. We serve two well balanced meals and a snack each day, all of which are prepared on the premises. Our staff are trained and certified in First Aid and CPR.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Years
- Dept. of Children & Family Services [DCFS]...Illinois Dept. of Human Services [IDHS] - parents have a co-pay…$65 per week co-pay (income-based subsidy) weekly…Go to www.actforchildren.org for more information...USAB (Military) NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Private Kindergarten Programs (5–6 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pinewood Drive KinderCare?
The application deadline for Pinewood Drive KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Pinewood Drive KinderCare is Maironis Lithuanian School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mi Sol Montessori Academy (0.8 miles away)
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(708) 244-2424
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(708) 349-0068
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(708) 349-4990
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: K-11 | 492 students
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(630) 257-0888
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Avg. class size: 21 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(708) 244-2424
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Gr: PK-8 | 653 students
Catholic
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(708) 349-0068
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
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(630) 243-1995
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Sports: 5
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Catholic
14911 127th St
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(630) 257-0888
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students
Montessori School
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(708) 244-2424
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
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13230 W Cedar Creek Ct
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(708) 301-3939
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
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Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 301-2311
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students
Catholic
14355 Highland Ave
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(708) 349-0068
Distance: 2.9 mi
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(708) 349-4990
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