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Cary Methodist Preschool

500 1st St, Cary, IL 600135.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$190

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About Cary Methodist Preschool

Cary Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Cary, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $190 to $315.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
CurriculumFrog Street Press Curriculum
MoreFounded 1973
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cary Methodist Preschool lists monthly tuition from $190 to $315. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McHenry County has a median price of $256 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 Year Old Program: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday$250
2 Year Old Program: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 - 11:30 AM$190
3 Year Old Program$315
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
McHenry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$316
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$256
Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$281
Home daycare$210

School age

Center$77
Home daycare$77

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 Cary Methodist Preschool

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
56 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#003902
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 Cary Methodist Preschool

Is Cary Methodist Preschool licensed?

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

Does Cary Methodist Preschool 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 Cary Methodist Preschool care for?

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

What are Cary Methodist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cary Methodist Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $190 to $315, as it lists it.

What is Cary Methodist Preschool's phone number?

(847) 639-7655.

Where is Cary Methodist Preschool?

500 1st St, Cary, IL 60013. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center 301347, 0.4 miles away.

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