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Guiding Hands Academy
- licensed capacity
- 125
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $374
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About Guiding Hands Academy
Guiding Hands Academy is a licensed child care center in Westmont, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. 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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 125 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years (per program age list) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Dual-language (languages not named)) |
| Curriculum | Experience Early Learning (Mother Goose Time and Little Goose) |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (School transportation) |
| Licensed capacity | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Guiding Hands Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in DuPage County has a median price of $374 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.
Infant
Center$374
Home daycare$235
Toddler
Center$280
Home daycare$212
Preschool
Center$316
Home daycare$199
School age
Center$75
Home daycare$66
State record
Inspection reports for Guiding Hands Academy
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
- 125 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #529563
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Guiding Hands Academy
Is Guiding Hands Academy licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Guiding Hands Academy 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 Guiding Hands Academy care for?
125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Guiding Hands Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Guiding Hands Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (630) 737-1214 to ask.
What is Guiding Hands Academy's phone number?
(630) 737-1214.
Where is Guiding Hands Academy?
251 W 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559. The nearest other daycare we list is Active Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.