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Thunderbird Preschool

625 Rudat Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 600145.0· 49 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$256

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About Thunderbird Preschool

Thunderbird Preschool is a licensed child care center in Crystal Lake, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, 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.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 through 5
Ask when you call: rates, 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Class Hours: Juniors, Seniors, Super 5's: 8:30 to 11:15 AM or 12:30 to 3:15 PM; Super Tots: 9:00 to 11:15 AM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 through 5
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and toddler care
StaffDCFS teacher-qualified; CPR and First Aid training annually
Daily lifeSnacks provided
MoreFounded 1965
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Thunderbird Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in McHenry County has a median price of $256 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.
McHenry County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$316
Home daycare$208

Toddler

Center$256
Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$281
Home daycare$210

School age

Center$77
Home daycare$77

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 Thunderbird 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
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#468872
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 Thunderbird Preschool

Is Thunderbird Preschool licensed?

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

Does Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird Preschool care for?

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

What are Thunderbird Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thunderbird Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 459-2266 to ask.

What is Thunderbird Preschool's phone number?

(815) 459-2266.

Where is Thunderbird Preschool?

625 Rudat Ct, Crystal Lake, IL 60014. The nearest other daycare we list is Rhonda K. Osterberg, 0.5 miles away.

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