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Living Waters Children's Center

22811 S Cedar Rd, Manhattan, IL 604424.9· 50 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$304

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About Living Waters Children's Center

Living Waters Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Manhattan, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-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 campFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks-12 years old
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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 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-12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christ-centered)
Daily lifePotty training: Worked on in the Early Preschool (2-year-old) classroom
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Living Waters Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 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.
Will County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$304
Home daycare$187

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$40

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 Living Waters Children's Center

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
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#419286
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 Living Waters Children's Center

Is Living Waters Children's Center licensed?

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

Does Living Waters Children's Center 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 Living Waters Children's Center care for?

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

What are Living Waters Children's Center's hours?

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

How much does Living Waters Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 531-2612 to ask.

What is Living Waters Children's Center's phone number?

(815) 531-2612.

Where is Living Waters Children's Center?

22811 S Cedar Rd, Manhattan, IL 60442. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy New Lenox, 0.9 miles away.

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