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Licensed Daycare in Wonder Lake, Illinois

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Wonder Lake?

Statewide averages in Illinois run roughly $1340/month for infants and $960/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Wonder Lake daycares?

All licensed Illinois centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Wonder Lake typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Wonder Lake?

Illinois families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,340/mo

Illinois avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Wonder Lake

ChildCare Aware reports the Illinois average full-time cost at $1,340/month for infant care and $960/month for preschool. City-level prices in Wonder Lake vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Illinois families may also qualify for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453).

Full Illinois licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 28 kids

ZIP codes covered

60097 4

Program types in Wonder Lake

Preschool Program

1 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

All Wonder Lake licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Joliet #297

Wonder Lake

School Age (5+) Cap 27

C Preschool

Chicago Early Learning Center #122

Wonder Lake

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

E Family Daycare

Elgin Sunflower Daycare #72

Wonder Lake

School Age (5+) Cap 35

W Licensed Center

Waukegan Discovery Preschool #247

Wonder Lake

Infants & Toddlers Cap 30

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Wonder Lake, Illinois, sourced from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Wonder Lake?

Statewide averages in Illinois run roughly $1340/month for infants and $960/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Wonder Lake daycares?

All licensed Illinois centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Wonder Lake typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Wonder Lake?

Illinois families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Wonder Lake daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.