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Little Shepherd Preschool

5 W Washington St, Oswego, IL 605435.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
4 days
monthly, posted tuition
$230

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About

About Little Shepherd Preschool

Little Shepherd Preschool is a licensed child care center in Oswego, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Thursday, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $230 to $280.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedSecure entryPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3–5 years old, preschool and pre-K
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday12:45 PM to 3:15 PM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Preschool MWF 9:15–11:45am; Pre-K MWF 9:15–11:45am or 12:45–3:15pm; Pre-K enrichment Thursday 9:15–11:45am”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3–5 years old, preschool and pre-K
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Church of the Good Shepherd), Play-based
CurriculumJolly Phonics
StaffTeacher trained in food allergy awareness and special needs support
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetySecure building access; children released only to people on the Authorized Pickup form with ID checked, Parent app (Playground, Playground app)
Parent updatesParent app (Playground, Playground app)
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Shepherd Preschool lists monthly tuition from $230 to $280. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Kendall County has a median price of $228 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K $280 with Thursday enrichment$280
Preschool (Ages 3–4), Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:15–11:45am$230
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Kendall County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$286
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$235
Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$228
Home daycare$183

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$75

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 Shepherd Preschool

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
27 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#401587
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 Shepherd Preschool

Is Little Shepherd Preschool licensed?

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

Does Little Shepherd Preschool 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 Shepherd Preschool care for?

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

What are Little Shepherd Preschool's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM; Thursday, 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Shepherd Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $230 to $280, as it lists it.

What is Little Shepherd Preschool's phone number?

(630) 554-3269.

Where is Little Shepherd Preschool?

5 W Washington St, Oswego, IL 60543. The nearest other daycare we list is God's Gifts Preschool, 0.6 miles away.

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