Daycare & Tuition Overview

This page gives interested families a clear look at how we manage daily arrivals and departures, including our check-in and check-out process. You’ll also find our tuition rates and general notes that highlight how we keep things organized and consistent. It’s a simple snapshot of what you can expect if you choose to join our daycare community.

Tuition Details:

Tuition ensures we can maintain high-quality staff, materials, and facilities for the children in our care. Prompt and consistent payments allow us to focus on care rather than administration.

Below are our payment expectations and procedures for handling tuition.

💵Tuition Rates:

• Infants (6 weeks – 23 months) 

o $55 per full day 

o $275 per week (5 days) 

o $1,100 per month (20 days) 

o $28 per part day (≤5 hrs) 

• Toddlers (2 years) 

o $50 per full day 

o $250 per week (5 days) 

o $1,000 per month (20 days) 

o $25 per part day (≤5 hrs) 

• Preschool (3 – 5 years) 

o $45 per full day 

o $225 per week (5 days) 

o $900 per month (20 days) 

o $23 per part day (≤5 hrs) 

• School Age (5 – 10 years) 

o $40 per full day (non-school days, breaks, summer) 

o $200 per week (5 days, full day care) 

o $800 per month (20 days, full day care) 

o $20 per part day (before/after school up to 5 hrs) 

  Additional Rates:

• $25 non-refundable Enrollment fee 

• 5–10% sibling discount (applied to oldest child) 

• $10 per 15 minute block late pickup fee

📅 Tuition Due Dates

  • Payments are due each Monday by drop-off time.

  • Payments made after Monday are considered late and will incur a $10 daily late fee.

  • Returned payments (e.g., insufficient funds) will be charged a $25 fee, in addition to any bank fees incurred.

📌 Additional Payment Notes

  • Tuition is non-refundable, regardless of absences, holidays, or closures.

  • Continued late payments or non-payment may result in termination of care.

Late Pick-Up Fees 

If a child is not picked up by closing time: 

  1. A late fee of $10.00 per 15-minute block will be charged. 

  2. The late fee begins immediately at closing time. 

  3. Fees are due at the next drop-off or added to next week’s invoice. 

  4. Continued late pick-ups may result in termination of childcare services. 

Standard Hours of Operation:

The Daycare operates from Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

🕗 Drop-Off Procedures (Arrival)

  • Drop-off window: 6:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Arrivals outside this time may disrupt routines and learning activities.

  • Daily health check: Upon arrival, a staff member will perform a brief wellness check to ensure your child is symptom-free and ready for care.

  • Parent/guardian role: Parents must accompany children directly to their classroom.

  • Classroom sign-in: A parent or guardian must check-in the child in via QR Code/Kiosk. This step is required by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

 🕔 Pick-Up Procedures (Departure)

  • Pick-up window: Children must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM.

  • Classroom hand-off: Please check in with the teacher before taking your child. Staff will provide a brief update on the day.

  • Parent/guardian sign-out: All children must be checked-out using the appropriate QR Code/Kiosk.

  • Late pick-up: Families arriving after closing time will be charged a late fee of $10 per 15 min block. Chronic lateness may result in a higher late fee and/or suspension from the program.