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New Salem Children's Center II

14277 State Highway 97, Petersburg, IL 626755.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
97
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$190

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About New Salem Children's Center II

New Salem Children's Center II is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 97 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

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 camp

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through 10 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
97 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “School Age Program hours: School Hours Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-5:30 PM; Full Day Hours Mon-Fri 7:00 AM-5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 10 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
Staff-to-child ratioInfant classroom (6wk-15mo) teacher to child ratio 1:4
Class sizeInfant classroom licensed by DCFS for 8 children
StaffTrained and educated early childhood professionals
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity97 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

New Salem Children's Center II has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Menard County has a median price of $190 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.
Menard County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$190
Home daycare$158

Toddler

Center$170
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$162
Home daycare$123

School age

Home daycare$34

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 New Salem Children's Center II

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
97 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#464606
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 New Salem Children's Center II

Is New Salem Children's Center II licensed?

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

Does New Salem Children's Center II 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 New Salem Children's Center II care for?

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

What are New Salem Children's Center II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does New Salem Children's Center II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 632-7587 to ask.

What is New Salem Children's Center II's phone number?

(217) 632-7587.

Where is New Salem Children's Center II?

14277 State Highway 97, Petersburg, IL 62675. The nearest other daycare we list is Community Action Head Start Menard, 3 miles away.

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