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Tender Care Early Learning Center

1901 S 9th Avenue Maywood, IL 60153

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Tender Care Early Learning Center in Maywood, IL, offers co–ed early childhood programs for pre–kindergarten and kindergarten students in a suburban setting.
  • The school enrolls 12 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by two teachers.
  • It is a nonsectarian early learning program with 100% student enrollment representing students of color, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
  • Located in a large suburb, Tender Care Early Learning Center serves families seeking small–scale preschool and kindergarten education in the Maywood area.
  • Nearby private early childhood programs include Maywood Margery Daw Day Care, PLCCA Early Childhood Development Center, and Cradle To The Classroom Child Care, offering additional preschool through elementary options.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Tender Care Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Tender Care Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Tender Care Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Cook County, IL is $12,292 for elementary schools and $18,786 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cook County, IL is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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