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Peppermint Stick Preschool

40 S Whitney St, Grayslake, IL 600305.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
71
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About

About Peppermint Stick Preschool

Peppermint Stick Preschool is a licensed child care center in Grayslake, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals provided

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

From the state license
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
71 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumCreative Curriculum®
StaffInfant & Toddler Credentialed, certified in 1st aid and CPR, Nurse Practitioner on staff
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
TransportationTransportation (transportation to and from the local schools during the academic year)
Parent updatesParent app (LifeCubby, LifeCubby®)
Licensed capacity71 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Peppermint Stick Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lake County has a median price of $305 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.
Lake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$305
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$247
Home daycare$194

Preschool

Center$236
Home daycare$176

School age

Center$81
Home daycare$37

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 Peppermint Stick Preschool

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
71 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#283258
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 Peppermint Stick Preschool

Is Peppermint Stick Preschool licensed?

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

Does Peppermint Stick Preschool 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 Peppermint Stick Preschool care for?

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

What are Peppermint Stick Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Peppermint Stick Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 223-0611 to ask.

What is Peppermint Stick Preschool's phone number?

(847) 223-0611.

Where is Peppermint Stick Preschool?

40 S Whitney St, Grayslake, IL 60030. The nearest other daycare we list is Peppermint Stick Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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