Helen Lucy Child Care Center, Chicago

Since 2006

Chicago day care on Northwest Highway

Helen Lucy Child Care Center

Full-time and part-time care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

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Who we care for

We offer full-time and part-time care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

  • Full-time

    Full-time care

    Call to ask about a full-time schedule for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

  • Part-time

    Part-time care

    Call to ask about a part-time schedule for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.

  • Ages

    6 weeks to 6 years

Call and set up a time to come by for a visit. You can observe what your child can experience.

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Weekly tuition

Open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Rates are for a full week.

How tuition works

  • Tuition is due on Friday, in advance, for the next week.
  • Missed days for illness, vacation, or holidays are not credited.
  • Late tuition is $10 a day. Late pickup is $5 in cash for every 5 minutes past pickup time, due the same day.
  • A returned check is $30, plus the daily late fee. After that, pay cash to the Director.

Closed in 2026

  • New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1
  • Good Friday Fri, Apr 3
  • Memorial Day Mon, May 25
  • Independence Day Fri, Jul 3
  • Labor Day Mon, Sep 7
  • Thanksgiving Thu, Nov 26
  • Day after Thanksgiving Fri, Nov 27
  • Christmas Eve Thu, Dec 24
  • Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25

Common questions

Ages, hours, tuition, and how to visit.

What ages do you care for?

Helen Lucy cares for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, full-time or part-time.

What are the hours?

The center is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

What is the weekly tuition?

Weekly tuition is $300 for a toilet trained child ($8 an hour), $325 for children 15 months and older in diapers ($10 an hour), and $375 for infants up to 14 months. Tuition is due on Friday, in advance, for the next week.

Where is the center?

The center is at 5801 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631, on Northwest Highway in Norwood Park.

How do I enroll or visit?

Call Ms. Donna at 773.512.3451 to set up a visit. You can come by and observe what your child can experience.

Are meals homemade, and how long has the center been open?

Homemade meals are prepared fresh each day. The center has been in Chicago since 2006. Ms. Donna has provided care here since 2000.

Since 2000

Ms. Donna

Since 2000, Ms. Donna has provided a safe, nurturing, and educational environment where children can learn and grow.

With a bachelor's degree and more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education, she is passionate about helping each child reach their full potential.

The center has been in Chicago since 2006. She welcomes infants through school age, from 6 weeks to 6 years old.

  • Homemade meals

    Meals are prepared fresh each day.

  • Educational activities

    Educational activities are part of the day.

  • A family feel

    The center aims for a caring atmosphere that feels like family.

What children practice

  • Kindness
  • Responsibility
  • Independence
  • Social skills
  • Learning through play

These habits help children build a strong foundation for school and life.

Google reviews

5.0

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  • My daughter grew up at this daycare, and I am incredibly grateful to Miss Donna for everything she has done. The food is always delicious, everything is clean and well organized, and the children are well behaved. We absolutely love this place. My daughter is 11 years old now, but we still stop by from time to time just to say hello. ❤️

    Polina Pencheva

    a month ago

  • I would like to share our experience and leave a review for this amazing daycare. Our daughter, Mia, has been attending this daycare for almost four years. She started when she was 18 months old and now she is getting ready to start school. We feel incredibly lucky to have found this daycare. Miss Donna is truly amazing. She is caring, loving, and has a special gift for working with children. She has become like family to us. We are also so thankful for her assistants Miss Yulia, Mr. William and Henry. They are kind, patient, and always make the children feel safe and happy. Mia has learned so much here, made great friends and always loved coming to daycare. Knowing she was in such a caring environment gave us peace of mind every day. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a safe, loving and welcoming place for their child. Thank you, Miss Donna and the entire team, for everything you have done for our family! ❤️❤️❤️

    Tanya Saganova

    a month ago

  • I can not say enough about Helen Lucy Daycare Center. Ms. Donna and staff are warm and kind, they made my daughter feel very comfortable and cared for. Their meal plan is well thought out and nutritious. They taught my daughter a lot of new things to help prepare her for kindergarten. We went from a large chain daycare to this one, and remained here for a little over two years. This daycare was like home away from home for my daughter.

    Anna Freeman

    a month ago

  • Both my daughters went to Helen Lucy. I was very happy with care and attention provided and I will be forever grateful for all the help and love we received at Helen Lucy Daycare.

    Alicja Gorska

    a month ago

  • There aren’t enough words to describe what an incredible daycare this is. The level of care will not be found elsewhere. Ms Donna and her team treat the children like their own - home cooked meals, learning activities every day, and lots of times outdoors. It’s a very small daycare so it’s very one on one and each child is treated like a family member. My son spent the last three years here and we are beyond grateful we made this decision to send him here

    Eleni Demertzis

    a month ago

  • We absolutely love this daycare. Miss Donna cares for both of our children, and we are so grateful for the attention and genuine care she gives them every day. The staff is kind, welcoming, and truly dedicated to the children. We completely trust them with our kids, and that peace of mind means everything to us. They provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported. Miss Donna has become such a special part of our children’s lives, and we are so thankful for everything she does. We always feel confident dropping our children off, knowing they are in great hands. We highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for a warm, trustworthy, and truly caring place for their children to thrive.

    Arina Rose

    a month ago

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On Northwest Highway

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