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SKOKIE, ILDay Care CenterLicensed

4.3based on state inspection data
Capacity71
Est. price$822/mo

Contact information

Address9000 KILDARE AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL, 60076

CitySKOKIE, IL 60076

CountyCOOK

Phone8476735060

Operating details

Capacity71

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 11/12/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium25
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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9000 KILDARE AVENUE, SKOKIE, IL, 60076, SKOKIE, IL 60076

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/12/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High0
  • Medium17
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 40721011/12/2025

    407210F19

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 40731011/12/2025

    407310A3

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 40712011/12/2025

    407120A4

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 40725011/12/2025

    407250I4

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 40710011/12/2025

    407100F

    Actions: —; Status: In violation

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 4071109/20/2024

    407110

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.3

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium riskStandard 4073709/20/2024

    407370E11

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.15

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium riskStandard 4072709/20/2024

    407270A

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.91

    Corrected at inspection
  4. Medium risk9/20/2024

    FHSEC305

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected

    Corrected at inspection
  5. Medium riskStandard 4073709/20/2024

    407370E3

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.08

    Corrected at inspection
  6. Medium riskStandard 4072509/20/2024

    407250I4A

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.59

    Corrected at inspection
  7. Medium riskStandard 4073109/20/2024

    407310A4

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  8. Medium riskStandard 4071209/20/2024

    407120A4

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  9. Medium riskStandard 4071009/20/2024

    407100D

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 7.5

    Corrected at inspection
  10. Medium riskStandard 4073109/20/2024

    407310A

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected

    Corrected at inspection
  11. Medium riskStandard 4071209/20/2024

    407120A3

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 5.77

    Corrected at inspection
  12. Medium riskStandard 4071009/20/2024

    407100C8

    Actions: MON, CRP; Status: Corrected; Weight: 8.72

    Corrected at inspection

Showing the 25 most recent of 77 records on file; the full history loads with the interactive view.

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$822/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Illinois run about $1,303/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Illinois by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: SKOKIE, COOK County
  • Capacity: 71
  • Type: Day Care Center

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