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Northshore Academy for Children

1754 W Devon Ave # 56, Chicago, IL 606605.0· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$220

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About

About Northshore Academy for Children

Northshore Academy for Children is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

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

MontessoriSchool-ageMeals provided

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 year old through 5, & 6 year old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 year old through 5, & 6 year old
ProgramsFull-time care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
StaffMontessori Certified Director; Certified Teachers, interns and trained assistants
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 1983
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Northshore Academy for Children 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 Northshore Academy for Children

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
24 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#044434
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 Northshore Academy for Children

Is Northshore Academy for Children licensed?

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

Does Northshore Academy for Children 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 Northshore Academy for Children care for?

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

What are Northshore Academy for Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Northshore Academy for Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (773) 743-4744 to ask.

What is Northshore Academy for Children's phone number?

(773) 743-4744.

Where is Northshore Academy for Children?

1754 W Devon Ave # 56, Chicago, IL 60660. The nearest other daycare we list is Peace Infants & Toddler Center, 0.3 miles away.

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