University Children's Center

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446 East Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611
312-867-7056
www.cclc.com

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The University Children’s Center, near the Chicago campus, provides priority enrollment and reduced tuition rates for University and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation (NMFF) faculty, staff and students. Northwestern University has teamed up with Children’s Creative Learning Centers (CCLC), a firm that specializes in creating customized childcare benefits for employers to help to foster a balanced work/life culture.

University Children's Center Brochure pdf icon (pdf)

Center Programs

The Center provides a stimulating and caring environment designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. The staff strives to create programs that develop positive self-images for children and that respect their individuality, intelligence, and creativity. The teachers at UCC are highly trained, committed and dedicated individuals who truly enjoy working in the field of early childhood education.  

  • The center provides care for children six weeks to five years. 
  • Open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. 
  • Program endorsed as Eco-Healthy. 
  • Guided Discovery (tm) Curriculum. 
  • For more information about the University Children’s Center, schedule a visit or speak with the director at 312-867-7056. 

What Parents Say about the University Children’s Center pdf icon (pdf)


Enrollment

  • Complete and return the Designation Form pdf icon (pdf) to be considered for NU priority enrollment.  
  • Registration and wait list paperwork must be returned directly to the center along with applicable fees. Completion of the wait list application does not guarantee center enrollment. 

Fee Assistance

Visit the Fee Assistance page for more information. 

Fee Assistance Application pdf icon (pdf)

Contact the Office of Work/Life Resources for more information.

The Northwestern University Office of Work/Life Resources does not endorse or recommend any particular school or child care center and encourages all parents to carefully evaluate any provider they are considering to care for their child.