1 / 5THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER
License issued (IL)1020 WEST JEFFERSON AVENUE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
DCC in Dupage County, Illinois
- Hours
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 104 children
The public record
- License number
- 020409
- License status
- License issued (IL)
- License type
- DCC
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
- Address
- 1020 WEST JEFFERSON AVENUE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
- County
- Dupage County
- Phone
- +16303570994
- Website
- Not listed
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–5:30 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 THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL 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
- 6 weeks to 10 years
- Day care, licensed for
- 104 children
- Languages reported
- English
Amenities and accessibility
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Onsite services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.8 average comes from 21 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star19
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My younger daughter has been at Little Shepherd for the last 1.5 years. She started in the infant room and I cannot say enough good things about the teachers. They are kind, caring and loving and provide excellent care. She is now in a toddler room there and continues to have wonderful teachers. She is learning so much so quickly. We could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
MQSep 5, 2025All three of my boys attended Little Shepherd Day School, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. The staff is incredibly kind, nurturing, and truly cares about each child. The environment is safe, loving, and full of fun, with a great balance of learning and play. Each of my kids thrived there in their own unique way. We’re so grateful for the amazing foundation Little Shepherd gave our family, I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a warm and welcoming preschool! They also have the most amazing outdoor play space and focus on nature!
Sarah MaldonadoJul 15, 2025My son, 5, has had a great preschool experience here! Ms Kristi, the principal, is warm and engaging. The teachers are kind, respectful and all know my son’s name. We love the nature curriculum and that he gets to do chapel once a week. I’d highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a safe, FUN and nurturing environment.
Stefanie WangJun 2, 2025This is one of the best daycares in the country...and I can say that because my oldest has attended 4 different schools in 3 different states after many moves. But we have found our home here at Little Shepherd and have never experienced so much love in a daycare setting. We even drive from 25 mins away to send our 3 kids to school here and it's worth every minute of the commute. This school is such a blessing to us and the teachers and Ms. Kristi (the director) are what make the school such a wonderful place. They are so loving, thoughtful, creative, responsive to any concerns, understanding and truly treat our kids with so much love and compassion each day. The nature based program is wonderful and our kids love the large playgrounds. I could go on and on but all it comes down to is that Little Shepherd is such a wonderful place for our kids. Thank you to all the teachers and Ms. Kristi for creating a warm and nurturing environment for our kids and treating us like family. We love you all!
Kelly SchwabeMay 30, 2025We are so grateful for the nurturing environment at Little Shepherd. The teachers and staff have been incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive. We love the emphasis on outdoor play and nature exploration. The crafts our daughter returns home with show how creative and activity driven each day is.
Julie DragonMay 12, 2025It is truly a blessing to find this daycare for our daughter. They have such an amazing program, and the best teachers you can ask for. They have 2 playgrounds on their property, so the kids get plenty of time outdoors and a huge indoor gym playground inside for the cold winters. Most importantly, they have delicious and nutritional organic meals. It's just an awesome place for your little ones.
David JanevskiMay 9, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER
Is THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER a licensed child care provider in Illinois?
- Yes. THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER holds Illinois licence 020409, listed as "License issued (IL)" by the Department of Children and Family Services, licensed as a day care center in Dupage County. Confirm current standing at sunshine.dcfs.illinois.gov before enrolling.
What ages does THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER accept?
- Illinois licenses THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER for children 6 weeks to 10 years during the day, with a licensed day capacity of 104. The span is what the licence permits, not a statement of which ages have places free.
What languages are spoken at THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL 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 THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL 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 THE LITTLE SHEPHERD DAY SCHOOL CENTER's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the monitoring record.
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About this record
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Where this comes from
- Primary. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services provider record, published through DCFS Sunshine, licence 020409. 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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