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Little Scholars

2214 W Il Route 120, McHenry, IL 600513.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$316

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About Little Scholars

Little Scholars is a licensed child care center in McHenry, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 106 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entry

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
106 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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFully First Aid and CPR certified
Daily lifePotty training: Introduced when each child is developmentally ready
SafetySecure entry codes, identification checks
TransportationTransportation (bus service in Belvidere)
MoreFounded 2015
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Scholars has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McHenry County has a median price of $316 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.
McHenry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$316
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$256
Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$281
Home daycare$210

School age

Center$77
Home daycare$77

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 Little Scholars

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
106 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#580541
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 Little Scholars

Is Little Scholars licensed?

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

Does Little Scholars 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 Little Scholars care for?

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

What are Little Scholars' hours?

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

How much does Little Scholars cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 271-5095 to ask.

What is Little Scholars' phone number?

(815) 271-5095.

Where is Little Scholars?

2214 W Il Route 120, McHenry, IL 60051. The nearest other daycare we list is Safari Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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