1 / 3FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER
License issued (IL)12700 SOUTHWEST HWY, PALOS PARK, IL 60464
DCC in Cook County, Illinois
- Hours
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 78 children
The public record
- License number
- 436178
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
- Address
- 12700 SOUTHWEST HWY, PALOS PARK, IL 60464
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- +17083618933
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Tue
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Wed
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Thu
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
What Illinois licensed
Illinois licenses day care and overnight care separately, so FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER is listed against each one it holds. Every figure is a ceiling the state set, not a count of places free.
- Day care, ages
- 3 to 6 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 78 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.7 average comes from 36 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star32
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star1
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Our son has been going to the Farm school since 2024 when he was in PreK3; we were so nervous since he had always just been at home previously and didn’t know how he would adapt to a school environment, but after the very first day of school, he was already loving it ❤️ The teachers and staff became some of his favorite people, and he always looked forward to going to school. We love that he gets to learn and explore and play outside, and the setting was a perfect environment for him. The many activities that he gets to partake in, like the Barn Dance, school parties, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Live Nativity, special Mothers Day party; etc, are all so wonderful and we love to see him thrive there! Everyone is so kind, and we feel so good knowing that he goes to school at a wonderful place like the Farm. When our younger babies become of age, they will also be going to the Farm! We could not be happier with how much our son loves his school and teachers, and I love to see his daily photos of the fun adventures they go on everyday, along with learning in class. Definitely a fantastic school and so grateful we are a part of it ❤️
Mary JozefiakJan 16, 2026I could not recommend The Farm & Nature School any more than I already do. Since we enrolled our son in preschool in the fall of 2023 he has blossomed in so many ways! The children go outside daily which has been great to get those wiggles out and helps our son discover nature in ways we wouldn’t be able to show him in our own backyard. The staff is incredible and you can tell they truly care about the children. I only wish it went above kindergarten because the bar is set so incredibly high now!
Natalie FryzekJan 16, 2026We are so incredibly happy that we chose to send our son to this school. This was his first experience with school and we wanted it to be a positive experience for him, and this school has been such a blessing to all of us! He looks forward to coming to school every day and is always so excited about all of the fun things they get to do at school! The teachers and staff have been so wonderful!! I see how kind, patient, and loving they are to my son, and it is such a relief as a parent to know when I drop him off at school, he is in the best hands. As a former teacher myself, I truly appreciate how well run this school is. The nature based play is such a great experience for him, and he looks forward to going outside and exploring…where they are not only allowed to, but encouraged to get messy, jump in puddles, and have fun! I love that he is surrounded by nature and gets to experience taking care of animals. These are all things he wouldn’t be getting at a traditional school. It’s truly a wonderful community. I only wish they had elementary school as well!!
Colleen ChaconJan 16, 2026We have had nothing but positive experiences sending our child to this school. The teachers and director are attentive, communicative and most importantly, our child absolutely loves it! Outdoor play is a central component to the curriculum and screen time is almost nonexistent. I love coming home from work and seeing dirt under my son's fingernails -- it's a sign he's excelling at being a kid.
Elaina SauberJan 15, 2026Our daughter is currently enrolled in Pre-K at the farm and we couldn’t be more happy with it. We’ve had nothing but a positive experience since she’s started. It’s a perfect combination of learning, play and outdoor fun! The communication is great there which definitely puts us parents more at ease! It was a perfect start for our daughter and she comes home happy each day. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with little kids!
kristen whiteJan 14, 2026Every child is different, and after a short period of time we realized our son needed a different type of environment than his former school could offer. From the moment we joined Farm and Nature Discovery School, we felt the difference. Our son feels safe, encouraged, and excited to learn; that has meant alot to our family. We’re very thankful to have found an environment where he feels understood and supported. We truly appreciate the care and dedication from the teachers and director. They're attentive, compassionate, and responsive. We highly recommend this school to families seeking a nurturing environment.
jennifer gudino-corralJan 13, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER
Is FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER holds Illinois licence 436178, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Cook County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER for children 3 to 6 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 78. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER?
- The licence record lists English. That is what the provider reported to the state, not a guarantee that a speaker is on site at every hour.
Does this page show inspection results for FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER?
- No. Illinois publishes monitoring and licensing reports going back to 2010 through Sunshine at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov. Those reports are not included here, so nothing on this page reflects FARM & NATURE DISCOVERY AT THE CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Family Services. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 436178. Monitoring reports back to 2010 are published there and are not included on this page.
- Context. Our explainer on how Illinois daycare licensing and inspections work, and on Illinois child care assistance.
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