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Northbrook Community Nursery School

1300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 600624.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$4,285

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About Northbrook Community Nursery School

Northbrook Community Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Northbrook, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $4,285 to $6,265.

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

Preschool / pre-KSchool-agePosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 15 months to 5 years
Ask when you call: current openings, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Starting Fall 2026, classes 8:45-11:15am and 12:30-3:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 15 months to 5 years
ProgramsPre-K and preschool
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
EnrichmentWeekly music and movement with music specialist
Staff-to-child ratioTeacher to student ratio of 1 to 7; 2's 1 to 5; Early 3's 1 to 6
Class size5 Day Pre-K capacity 14 students
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Northbrook Community Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $4,285 to $6,265. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $220 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Day 2's 'Ducklings' Annual Tuition$4,285
4 Day 3's 'Turtles' & 'Dolphins' Annual Tuition$5,300
5 Day Pre-K 'Koalas' & 'Pandas' Annual Tuition$6,265
Registration (3 Day 2's 'Ducklings')$100
3 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 Northbrook Community Nursery School

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
56 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#015318
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 Northbrook Community Nursery School

Is Northbrook Community Nursery School licensed?

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

Does Northbrook Community Nursery School 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 Northbrook Community Nursery School care for?

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

What are Northbrook Community Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northbrook Community Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $4,285 to $6,265, as it lists it.

What is Northbrook Community Nursery School's phone number?

(847) 272-5430.

Where is Northbrook Community Nursery School?

1300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062.

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