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Young Scholars Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 105
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $285
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About
About Young Scholars Child Care Center
Young Scholars Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Island Lake, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 105 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, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $285 to $380.
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 campMeals providedPosts tuition
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings 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
- 105 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:8 teacher-to-child ratio, Shakespeare preschool program |
| Staff | All staff CPR and First Aid certified; ongoing training in child development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toddlers often begin toilet training with gentle encouragement |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lillio, Lillio app) |
| Licensed capacity | 105 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Young Scholars Child Care Center lists monthly tuition from $285 to $380. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McHenry County has a median price of $316 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Galileo, Pre-School Students, $285 / Mo. | $285 |
| Galileo, Pre-School Students, $380 / Mo. | $380 |
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Before & After School Class, Kindergarten - 5th Grade, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $70 |
| Before & After School Class, Kindergarten - 5th Grade, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $125 |
| Before & After School Class, Kindergarten - 5th Grade, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $173 |
| Before & After School Class, Kindergarten - 5th Grade, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $192 |
| Einstein, 4 Years - Kindergarten, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $94 |
| Einstein, 4 Years - Kindergarten, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $181 |
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| Einstein, 4 Years - Kindergarten, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $257 |
| Einstein, 4 Years - Kindergarten, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $330 |
| Franklin, 3 - 4 Years, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $100 |
| Franklin, 3 - 4 Years, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $193 |
| Franklin, 3 - 4 Years, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $278 |
| Franklin, 3 - 4 Years, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $349 |
| Mozart Class, 6 Weeks - 15 Months, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $122 |
| Mozart Class, 6 Weeks - 15 Months, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $228 |
| Mozart Class, 6 Weeks - 15 Months, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $334 |
| Mozart Class, 6 Weeks - 15 Months, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $418 |
| Picasso, 15 - 36 Months, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $114 |
| Picasso, 15 - 36 Months, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $214 |
| Picasso, 15 - 36 Months, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $319 |
| Picasso, 15 - 36 Months, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $397 |
| School Days Off, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $90 |
| School Days Off, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $164 |
| School Days Off, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $232 |
| School Days Off, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $273 |
| Shakespeare, 24 - 36 Months, 1 Day (2026 weekly rate) | $108 |
| Shakespeare, 24 - 36 Months, 2 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $202 |
| Shakespeare, 24 - 36 Months, 3 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $288 |
| Shakespeare, 24 - 36 Months, 4 & 5 Days (2026 weekly rate) | $370 |
| Registration Fee, $300 per child | $300 |
30 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Young Scholars Child Care 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
- 105 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #326478
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.
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FAQ
Questions about Young Scholars Child Care Center
Is Young Scholars Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Young Scholars Child Care 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 Young Scholars Child Care Center care for?
105, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Young Scholars Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Young Scholars Child Care Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $285 to $380, as it lists it.
What is Young Scholars Child Care Center's phone number?
(847) 487-0300.
Where is Young Scholars Child Care Center?
501 Kora Ln, Island Lake, IL 60042. The nearest other daycare we list is The Learning Tree Center, 0.2 miles away.