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Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

1555 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 600314.8· 58 reviews
licensed capacity
160
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee is a licensed child care center in Gurnee, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 160 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entryNAEYC accredited

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through age 12
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
160 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through age 12
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumLife Essentials
EnrichmentKindermusik, sign language, Spanish, yoga weekly
StaffCertified, Professional, Early Childhood Educators
SafetySecure entries, authorized pick-up procedures
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity160 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $305 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.
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 Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

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
160 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#567419
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 Kiddie Academy of Gurnee

Is Kiddie Academy of Gurnee licensed?

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

Does Kiddie Academy of Gurnee 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 Kiddie Academy of Gurnee care for?

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

What are Kiddie Academy of Gurnee's hours?

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

How much does Kiddie Academy of Gurnee cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 596-3052 to ask.

What is Kiddie Academy of Gurnee's phone number?

(847) 596-3052.

Where is Kiddie Academy of Gurnee?

1555 Nations Dr, Gurnee, IL 60031. The nearest other daycare we list is Linda M. Kippes, 0.5 miles away.

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