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Northfield Community Nursery School

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 600935.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$220

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About Northfield Community Nursery School

Northfield Community Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Northfield, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with part-time care, pre-k, 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.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 months through 5 years
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
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months through 5 years
ProgramsPart-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentYoga, nature exploration and cooking
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyParent app (Playground), Outdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Playground)
MoreFounded 1951
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Northfield Community Nursery School has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Northfield 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
72 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#015322
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 Northfield Community Nursery School

Is Northfield Community Nursery School licensed?

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

Does Northfield 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 Northfield Community Nursery School care for?

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

What are Northfield Community Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northfield Community Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 446-1116 to ask.

What is Northfield Community Nursery School's phone number?

(847) 446-1116.

Where is Northfield Community Nursery School?

400 Wagner Road, Northfield, IL 60093. The nearest other daycare we list is New Trier Child Care Center, 1.2 miles away.

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