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St Joseph School

1740 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 600914.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$8,516

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About

About St Joseph School

St Joseph School is a licensed child care center in Wilmette, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists yearly tuition from $8,516 to $12,906.

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

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Catholic)
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St Joseph School lists yearly tuition from $8,516 to $12,906. 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
Full Day, 3 days/wk (3-Year-Olds / Jr. Kindergarten)$8,516
Full Day, 4 days/wk (3-Year-Olds / Jr. Kindergarten)$10,843
Full Day, 5 days/wk (3-Year-Olds / Jr. Kindergarten)$12,906
Registration & Application Fee, $350 per family$350
After Care, $18.75 per hour/family$18.75 an hour
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 St Joseph 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
48 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#287948
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 St Joseph School

Is St Joseph School licensed?

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

Does St Joseph 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 St Joseph School care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are St Joseph School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St Joseph School cost?

Yearly tuition from $8,516 to $12,906, as it lists it.

What is St Joseph School's phone number?

(847) 256-7870.

Where is St Joseph School?

1740 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091. The nearest other daycare we list is Uzma S. Sheikh, 0.1 miles away.

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