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Harkness House For Children
- licensed capacity
- 103
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $278
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About
About Harkness House For Children
Harkness House For Children is a licensed child care center in Winnetka, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
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
- 103 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Yoga classes, music, gross motor skills development, outdoor activities, field trips, and Spanish classes |
| More | Founded 1988 |
| Licensed capacity | 103 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harkness House For Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $278 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$278
Home daycare$208
Toddler
Center$220
Home daycare$194
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$176
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$52
State record
Inspection reports for Harkness House For Children
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
- 103 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #381995
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 Harkness House For Children
Is Harkness House For Children licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Harkness House For Children 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 Harkness House For Children care for?
103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Harkness House For Children's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Harkness House For Children cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 501-2549 to ask.
What is Harkness House For Children's phone number?
(847) 501-2549.
Where is Harkness House For Children?
630 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093. The nearest other daycare we list is Winnetka Community Nursery School, under 0.1 miles away.