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Lora A. Whitner

Bellwood, IL 60104 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
8
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$142.53

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About Lora A. Whitner

Lora A. Whitner is a licensed home daycare in Bellwood, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $142.53 to $280. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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 providedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 wks - 12 yrs
Ask when you call: current openings, the address and how to visit and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
8 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri, typically 7:30 am-4:30 pm; other hours upon request”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 wks - 12 yrs
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
CurriculumBright Baby by HighReach Learning (infants, starting 3 months)
StaffProvider CPR certification
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Early/late care before 7:30am or after 4:30pm at an hourly rate by appointment only
Assistance it acceptsChild care subsidy/child care tuition payment assistance (Child Development Resources (CDR) and children family services)
Licensed capacity8 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lora A. Whitner lists weekly tuition from $142.53 to $280. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Cook County has a median price of $208 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Age 2-12 Years Old - Weekly Rate (3 days)$142.53
Age 2-12 Years Old Full-Time - (5 days)$260
Before and after school care - (5 days)$280
Before and after school care - Weekly Rate (3 days)$168.90
Full-Time (4 or 5 days per week, max 10 hours/day, 50 hours/week)$246.35
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Age 2-12 Years Old Full-Time - Daily rate$52.23
Before and after school care - Daily rate$56.03
Age 2-12 Years Old - Daily Drop-in$47.57 a day
Drop-In full day (10 hours per day reservation; 4-hour minimum)$60 a day
7 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Lora A. Whitner

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 Home
Capacity
8 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#131906
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 Lora A. Whitner

Is Lora A. Whitner licensed?

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

Does Lora A. Whitner 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 Lora A. Whitner care for?

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

What are Lora A. Whitner's hours?

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

How much does Lora A. Whitner cost?

Weekly tuition from $142.53 to $280, as it lists it.

What is Lora A. Whitner's phone number?

(773) 563-4512.

Where is Lora A. Whitner?

Bellwood, IL 60104. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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