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Kiddie Junction Educational Institute

1619 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 600184.0· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$278

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About Kiddie Junction Educational Institute

Kiddie Junction Educational Institute is a licensed child care center in Des Plaines, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. 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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entry

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks to six years – including kindergarten
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:00am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to six years – including kindergarten
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum Continuum
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure building with locked entries and sign-in & sign-out requirements
AccreditationOther accreditation (National Accreditation Commission For Early Care and Education Programs)
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kiddie Junction Educational Institute 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 Kiddie Junction Educational Institute

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
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#422693
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 Junction Educational Institute

Is Kiddie Junction Educational Institute licensed?

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

Does Kiddie Junction Educational Institute 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 Junction Educational Institute care for?

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

What are Kiddie Junction Educational Institute's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kiddie Junction Educational Institute cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 827-5415 to ask.

What is Kiddie Junction Educational Institute's phone number?

(847) 827-5415.

Where is Kiddie Junction Educational Institute?

1619 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018. The nearest other daycare we list is Brickton Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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