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Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten

Daycare center in Evanston, IL. 516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

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Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten in Evanston, IL
AgesToddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$1,872 a month
Licensed capacity94 children
LicenceActive
On the register sinceNot listed

About the program

Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten is a licensed daycare center in Evanston, Illinois. It is licensed for 94 children and serves toddler, preschool and school age ages.

Total Child is a non-sectarian, play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool and kindergarten in Evanston, Illinois, serving children ages two to six.

The program follows a play-based and Reggio Emilia approach and includes meals.

Play-basedReggio EmiliaMeals includedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Toddler$1,950"2-year-old program for children who turn 2 by September 1: $450/week"
Preschool$1,872"3-year-old program for children who turn 3 by September 30: $432/week"
Preschool$1,872"4-year-old program for children who turn 4 by November 30: $432/week"
Pre-k$1,920"Junior Kindergarten program for children who turn 5 by December 31: $443/week"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 007064
Licence statusActive
Licensed capacity94 children
Source: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Day Care Licensing. Last synced September 18, 2026.

Illinois publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.

What parents say

Total Child is a special place. I LOVE that they get the kids out in the world by taking them for neighborhood walks, going for frequent visits to a nearby senior living facility to do crafts with the residents, and making regular visits to the Evanston library. My daughter has thrived at this preschool over the last year. It is also one of the few options in Evanston that offers a full time PreK program. I could…

Sara Handibode · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

I recently toured Childtime with Ms. Aryna, and it was a wonderful experience. She was extremely professional and very knowledgeable about early childhood learning. She answered all of my questions and even brought up important topics I hadn’t thought of - she truly knows her stuff. The center was clean, organized, and full of teachers who looked excited to love and support the children. My husband and I left feeling…

Valerie Carlos · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago

Great experiencing sending my daughter to Total Child. The staff is friendly and has great communication, and I can tell they really care about all of the students and parents. Nice building with a lot of open play space for kids as well!

Elizabeth Crowell Deady · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

We’ve had a wonderful experience at Total Child for the past two years. From the beginning, we've been impressed with the warmth and professionalism of the staff and leadership. The teachers truly go above and beyond to create a nurturing and enriching environment. They’ve done a good job incorporating practices ​that address social emotional learning and conflict resolution. My children have become better at…

Abigail Mitchell · 5/5 on Google · 12 months ago
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Getting there

516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201

Questions about Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten

Is Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten holds an active Day Care Center licence from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Day Care Licensing (licence 007064), with a licensed capacity of 94 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

What ages does Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten take?

Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten is licensed to serve toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten cost?

Total Child Preschool, Childcare & Kindergarten publishes full-time tuition from $1,872 to $1,950 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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