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Christie's Carousel of Learning

1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL 600684.9· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$407.44

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About Christie's Carousel of Learning

Christie's Carousel of Learning is a licensed child care center in Park Ridge, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $407.44 to $2,060.69.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2-9 years of age for the Summer and 2-5 years of age for the Fall Program
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat-Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-9 years of age for the Summer and 2-5 years of age for the Fall Program
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffCertified and professional child development educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Christie's Carousel of Learning lists monthly tuition from $407.44 to $2,060.69. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $220 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
FULL DAY (Monthly Fee) 2 Day, 7:30am–5:30pm, 10 hours with lunch$824.23
FULL DAY (Monthly Fee) 3 Day, 7:30am–5:30pm, 10 hours with lunch$1,236.35
FULL DAY (Monthly Fee) 4 Day, 7:30am–5:30pm, 10 hours with lunch$1,648.47
FULL DAY (Monthly Fee) 5 Day, 7:30am–5:30pm, 10 hours with lunch$2,060.69
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 2 Day, 7:30am–12:30pm, 5 hours with lunch$694.36
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 2 Day, 9:00am–11:30pm, 2 ½ hours no lunch$407.44
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MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 2 Day, 9:00am–12:30pm, 3 ½ hours with lunch$530.77
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 3 Day, 7:30am–12:30pm, 5 hours with lunch$835.68
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 3 Day, 9:00am–11:30pm, 2 ½ hours no lunch$509.99
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 3 Day, 9:00am–12:30pm, 3 ½ hours with lunch$681.86
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 4 Day, 7:30am–12:30pm, 5 hours with lunch$917.45
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 4 Day, 9:00am–11:30pm, 2 ½ hours no lunch$573.76
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 4 Day, 9:00am–12:30pm, 3 ½ hours with lunch$755.30
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 5 Day, 7:30am–12:30pm, 5 hours with lunch$1,014.47
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 5 Day, 9:00am–11:30pm, 2 ½ hours no lunch$619.48
MORNING PART TIME (Monthly Fee) 5 Day, 9:00am–12:30pm, 3 ½ hours with lunch$846.78
non-refundable summer registration fee per child$100
16 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Cook County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$278
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$220
Home daycare$194

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$176

School age

Center$83
Home daycare$52

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 Christie's Carousel of Learning

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
142 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#579409
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 Christie's Carousel of Learning

Is Christie's Carousel of Learning licensed?

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

Does Christie's Carousel of Learning 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 Christie's Carousel of Learning care for?

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

What are Christie's Carousel of Learning's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Christie's Carousel of Learning cost?

Monthly tuition from $407.44 to $2,060.69, as it lists it.

What is Christie's Carousel of Learning's phone number?

(847) 825-4568.

Where is Christie's Carousel of Learning?

1300 W Crescent Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The nearest other daycare we list is Anna A. Ilieva, 0.5 miles away.

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