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Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham

2201 Willenborg St, Effingham, IL 62401
licensed capacity
173
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$151

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About Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham

Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham is a licensed child care center in Effingham, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 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 Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

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

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through kindergarten
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
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
173 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentYoga, music, language, gardening
StaffMontessori-certified teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity173 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Effingham County has a median price of $151 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.
Effingham County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$151
Home daycare$132

Toddler

Center$141
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$125

School age

Center$26
Home daycare$32

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 Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham

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
173 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#596738
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 Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham

Is Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham licensed?

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

Does Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham 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 Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham care for?

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

What are Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham's hours?

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

How much does Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 821-2473 to ask.

What is Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham's phone number?

(217) 821-2473.

Where is Montessori Kids Universe of Effingham?

2201 Willenborg St, Effingham, IL 62401. The nearest other daycare we list is Treehouse, Too, 0.3 miles away.

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