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Sandbox of Palos Heights

12832 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 604635.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$278

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About

About Sandbox of Palos Heights

Sandbox of Palos Heights is a licensed child care center in Palos Heights, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 121 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp

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

From the state license
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
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
MoreFounded 1968
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sandbox of Palos Heights has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $278 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 Sandbox of Palos Heights

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
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#539893
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 Sandbox of Palos Heights

Is Sandbox of Palos Heights licensed?

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

Does Sandbox of Palos Heights 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 Sandbox of Palos Heights care for?

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

What are Sandbox of Palos Heights' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sandbox of Palos Heights cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 371-5443 to ask.

What is Sandbox of Palos Heights' phone number?

(708) 371-5443.

Where is Sandbox of Palos Heights?

12832 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The nearest other daycare we list is Reggio Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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