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Forest Bluff School

8 W Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$12,350

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About

About Forest Bluff School

Forest Bluff School is a licensed child care center in Lake Bluff, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists yearly tuition from $12,350 to $14,950.

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

InfantsMontessoriPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: birth to 14 years
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 and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Birth to 14 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Forest Bluff School lists yearly tuition from $12,350 to $14,950. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Primary Level - Extended Day, 5 through 6 years, 8:30 am-3:20 pm, Sept 2026-May 2027$14,950
Young Children's Community, 18 months to 3 years, 8:30 am-11:30 am, Sept 2026-May 2027$12,350
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Forest Bluff 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
49 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#123180
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 Forest Bluff School

Is Forest Bluff School licensed?

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

Does Forest Bluff 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 Forest Bluff School care for?

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

What are Forest Bluff School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Forest Bluff School cost?

Yearly tuition from $12,350 to $14,950, as it lists it.

What is Forest Bluff School's phone number?

(847) 295-8338.

Where is Forest Bluff School?

8 W Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The nearest other daycare we list is Concrete Rose Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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