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Contemporary Preschool

1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 606104.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days

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About

About Contemporary Preschool

Contemporary Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentWeekly music and Spanish classes, special events and community involvement, cooking class and yoga in the park
Staff-to-child ratioInfants 4:12 | Toddler 3:10 | Twos 3:16 | Preschool & PreKindergarten 3:20
StaffHighly trained and educated infant teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Twos: developing self-help skills such as potty training
Parent updatesParent app (bright wheel)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Contemporary Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Contemporary 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
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#580003
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 Contemporary Preschool

Is Contemporary Preschool licensed?

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

Does Contemporary 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 Contemporary Preschool care for?

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

What are Contemporary Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Contemporary Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (312) 631-3477 to ask.

What is Contemporary Preschool's phone number?

(312) 631-3477.

Where is Contemporary Preschool?

1400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610. The nearest other daycare we list is Lincoln Park Preparatory, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).