Head Start 2 years - 12 years 68 children

Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259

4283 Elm St, Carpentersville, IL 60110

68
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,340/mo
Illinois avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259

Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 is a head start located in Carpentersville, Illinois (60110). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 68 children.

Cost & subsidies in Illinois

Statewide averages: $1,340/month infant, $960/month preschool. Most Illinois families qualify for assistance through Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) via IDHS (intake: (877) 202-4453).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259

Is Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 licensed?
Yes — Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 holds a current Illinois child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services — Day Care Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 accept?
Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Illinois averages about $1340/month for infants and $960/month for preschool. Contact Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 enroll?
Waukegan Panda Kids Academy #259 has a licensed capacity of 68 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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