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The Total Child Center

516 Church St, Evanston, IL 602015.0· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$432

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About The Total Child Center

The Total Child Center is a licensed child care center in Evanston, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $432 to $450.

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

School-ageSummer campMeals providedPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30am – 5:30pm, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, preschool and summer camp
StaffExperienced, degreed teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts5% tuition discount for siblings
AccreditationOther accreditation
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Total Child Center lists weekly tuition from $432 to $450. 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).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2-year-old program for children who turn 2 by September 1$450
3-year-old program for children who turn 3 by September 30$432
Junior Kindergarten program for children who turn 5 by December 31$443
Non-refundable Application Fee$50
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 The Total Child Center

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
94 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#007064
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 Total Child Center

Is The Total Child Center licensed?

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

Does The Total Child Center 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 Total Child Center care for?

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

What are The Total Child Center's hours?

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

How much does The Total Child Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $432 to $450, as it lists it.

What is The Total Child Center's phone number?

(847) 864-7100.

Where is The Total Child Center?

516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201.

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