Families Together Cooperative Nursery School
Daycare center in Chicago, IL. 1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
About the program
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed for 40 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Families Together Cooperative Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Illinois publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
We've had a great pre-k experience at FTCNS. The teachers are incredibly experienced and they truly take a personal interest in each child. The classroom space is bright, beautiful, clean, and engaging. The school community is very warm and creative; we especially love the special events that the school holds like the annual Fall Fest and the Open Gym playtimes which are a lifesaver during the cold winter months.
Alison Benefico · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoFamilies Together Cooperative Nursery School is a gem for families seeking a community-focused, play-based preschool. As a parent-participation cooperative, it offers a hands-on approach to early childhood education, fostering strong connections among families, teachers, and students. The play-based curriculum is fantastic, encouraging creativity and emotional growth through art, outdoor play, and storytelling. The…
Ann Marie Weinert · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy daughter could not be happier at Families Together, which in turn means that I could not be happier as a parent. We want the best for our children, and I believe that we have found that in FTCNS. The teachers and staff could not be more welcoming, compassionate, patient, or kind. The program is extremely play based and student led, and teachers are excellent at engaging and tailoring their lessons to student…
Ruby A. · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoFamilies together is, in short, a hidden gem. Our first daughter spent two very happy years here and our second daughter is now in her second and last year. I can’t say enough about the wonderful community here. The staff is highly experienced (there is very little turn-over at the school). Tuition is sliding scale, and this is just one example of the school’s dedicated efforts to make such a great preschool…
betsy b · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1500 W Elmdale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Questions about Families Together Cooperative Nursery School
Is Families Together Cooperative Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Families Together Cooperative Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Day Care Licensing (licence 006763), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Families Together Cooperative Nursery School take?
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages.
How much does Families Together Cooperative Nursery School cost?
Families Together Cooperative Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
