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The Children's Center at Lake Forest

28457 Ballard Dr Ste A2, Lake Forest, IL 600454.9· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$305

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About The Children's Center at Lake Forest

The Children's Center at Lake Forest is a licensed child care center in Lake Forest, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 114 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-age

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks to 4-5 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
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
114 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. It lists: 6 Weeks to 4-5 Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
Daily lifePotty training: Teachers encourage potty training as a fun and learning experience
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel)
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Center at Lake Forest 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 The Children's Center at Lake Forest

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
114 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#440453
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 The Children's Center at Lake Forest

Is The Children's Center at Lake Forest licensed?

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

Does The Children's Center at Lake Forest 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 The Children's Center at Lake Forest care for?

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

What are The Children's Center at Lake Forest's hours?

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

How much does The Children's Center at Lake Forest cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (847) 367-0099 to ask.

What is The Children's Center at Lake Forest's phone number?

(847) 367-0099.

Where is The Children's Center at Lake Forest?

28457 Ballard Dr Ste A2, Lake Forest, IL 60045. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Lake Forest, 0.4 miles away.

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