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Alta Vista Montessori School

1850 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About Alta Vista Montessori School

Alta Vista Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Libertyville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

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

InfantsMontessori

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to six years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Year-Round Schedules: School Day 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; Full Day 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; All Day 7 a.m.–6 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to six years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioInfant Ratio – 3:1
Class sizeInfant Class Size – 6 to 9
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alta Vista Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $305 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 Alta Vista Montessori 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
39 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#400355
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 Alta Vista Montessori School

Is Alta Vista Montessori School licensed?

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

Does Alta Vista Montessori 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 Alta Vista Montessori School care for?

39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Alta Vista Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alta Vista Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 918-1621 to ask.

What is Alta Vista Montessori School's phone number?

(847) 918-1621.

Where is Alta Vista Montessori School?

1850 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048. The nearest other daycare we list is Libertyville Coop Nursery School, 0.2 miles away.

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