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Kensington School of Western Springs

1500 Walker St, Western Sprgs, IL 605583.9· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$278

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About Kensington School of Western Springs

Kensington School of Western Springs is a licensed child care center in Western Sprgs, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 122 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. 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 providedSTEM / STEAM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentReading, Foreign Language, Technology
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 1969
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kensington School of Western Springs 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.
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 Kensington School of Western Springs

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
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#080857
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 Kensington School of Western Springs

Is Kensington School of Western Springs licensed?

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

Does Kensington School of Western Springs 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 Kensington School of Western Springs care for?

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

What are Kensington School of Western Springs' hours?

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

How much does Kensington School of Western Springs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (630) 990-8000 to ask.

What is Kensington School of Western Springs' phone number?

(630) 990-8000.

Where is Kensington School of Western Springs?

1500 Walker St, Western Sprgs, IL 60558. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Horizons at Western Springs, 0.3 miles away.

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