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A.A.U.W. Nursery School

2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL 600875.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$247

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About

About A.A.U.W. Nursery School

A.A.U.W. Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Waukegan, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages two to five
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages two to five
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsCCAP (Illinois Child Care Assistance Program)
DiscountsSave 5% by paying in full for the year by August 15th
MoreFounded 1953
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

A.A.U.W. Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $247 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Lake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$305
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$247
Home daycare$194

Preschool

Center$236
Home daycare$176

School age

Center$81
Home daycare$37

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A.A.U.W. Nursery School

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#001029
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A.A.U.W. Nursery School

Is A.A.U.W. Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does A.A.U.W. Nursery School have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can A.A.U.W. Nursery School care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are A.A.U.W. Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A.A.U.W. Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 623-0550 to ask.

What is A.A.U.W. Nursery School's phone number?

(847) 623-0550.

Where is A.A.U.W. Nursery School?

2500 N Northern Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Daycare, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).