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Top Rated Care

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Premium Care, Priced for
Real Families.

Structured play environments where toddlers thrive — and dual-income families discover that world-class early education fits a real budget. Meet your child's teacher before you see a single price.

1:4

Infant Ratio

98%

Parent Retention

12+

Avg. Staff Years

Lead teacher kneeling at eye level with a toddler, mid-conversation in a bright organized Nurture classroom
Licensed & Accredited

NAEYC Accredited

Top 4% of US early learning centers

All staff hold ECE degrees + CPR

1:4

Infant Ratio

State min is 1:4 — we hold it there by choice

98%

Parent Retention

Year-over-year re-enrollment rate

NAEYC

Accredited

Top 4% of US early learning centers

12+

Staff Years Avg

Industry average is 2–4 years

$0

Hidden Fees

All meals, supplies, and activities included

47

Employer Partners

Companies offering Nurture as a benefit

Meet the People Caring for Your Child

Each educator profile is paired with the discount tier they unlock. Quality first. Savings second.

Margaret Osei-Bonsu, lead infant teacher with warm smile, professional photo in classroom setting

Margaret Osei-Bonsu

Lead Infant Teacher

Infant Room · Ages 6 wks – 12 mo

14 yrs exp

M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Northwestern University

NAEYC CertifiedInfant Mental Health EndorsementCPR/First Aid

"Every infant communicates before they speak. I read the room at 1:4 ratio — four babies, one teacher, zero chaos."

15%Off Monthly Tuition
  • 15% off second child enrollment
  • Applies to any room combination
  • Stackable with prepay discount
  • No enrollment fee for sibling
Save up to $420/moannually
Daniel Restrepo, lead toddler teacher smiling confidently in professional headshot

Daniel Restrepo

Lead Toddler Teacher

Toddler Room · Ages 12 – 36 mo

9 yrs exp

B.S. Child Development, DePaul University

CDA CredentialReggio Emilia TrainedCPR/First AidASL Basics

"Toddlers aren't tiny students — they're full humans with full emotions. My room has 1:6 ratio and a yes-space philosophy."

12%Off Semester Rate
  • 12% off when prepaying 12 weeks
  • Locks in current tuition rate
  • Transferable to a new sibling
  • Flexible pause up to 2 weeks
Save up to $680/semesterannually
Priya Venkataraman, lead pre-K teacher with warm confident expression in professional portrait

Priya Venkataraman

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Pre-K Room · Ages 3 – 5 yrs

11 yrs exp

M.A. Curriculum & Instruction, UIC

Illinois Type 04 LicenseMontessori AMI Level ICPR/First AidBilingual (English/Hindi)

"My pre-K graduates read at first-grade level not because we rush — because we make literacy feel like the best game in the room."

20%Corporate Rate
  • 20% off for partner company employees
  • 47 Chicago employers currently enrolled
  • Includes priority enrollment hold
  • Direct billing to HR available
Save up to $560/moannually

What You Get. What You Save.

Compare Nurture's care standards against Chicago's typical daycare, then find the discount tier that fits your family.

Care Standard
Nurture
Typical Chicago Daycare
Ratios
Infant teacher-to-child ratio
1:4 (state min: 1:4)
1:4 (at minimum)
Toddler teacher-to-child ratio
1:6 (state min: 1:8)
1:8 (at minimum)
Pre-K teacher-to-child ratio
1:8 (state min: 1:10)
1:10 (at minimum)
Staff
Lead teachers hold ECE degrees
Staff turnover rate
8% annually
30–40% industry avg
Avg. years of experience
12+ years
2–4 years
Curriculum
Structured play curriculum
Reggio-inspired + Montessori
Varies / unspecified
Pre-K kindergarten readiness
94% read at K-level
Not tracked
Daily written progress updates
Security
Keypad entry + camera system
Partial
Background check all staff
FBI + DCFS Level
State minimum only
Accreditation
NAEYC Accreditation
ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle

Find Your Savings

Standard Rate

$0

No discount applied

Popular

Sibling Discount

15% off

2nd child enrolled

Prepaid Semester

12% off

Pay 12 weeks upfront

Best Value

Employer Partner

20% off

47 partner companies

Maximum Savings

Sibling + Prepay

25% off

Stackable discount

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Rate held 90 days — no deposit required to inquire

Limited spots: 4 openings remaining this quarter

"I sent the inquiry at 11pm on a Tuesday. By 9am Wednesday, Margaret had already emailed me with our sibling discount confirmation. That's when I knew."

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Rachel Kim

ER Nurse, enrolled since March 2024

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