DAY NURSERY

The Day Nursery is the only full-day early childhood education center that has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval in Oak Park, Illinois... The Day Nursery, originally known as the Charlton Day Nursery, was founded in 1912 by several women from the 19th Century Club of Oak Park to honor Elizabeth Charlton, a prominent Oak Park philanthropist. Located in two rooms rented from the Hephzibah House on Lake Street, tuition was a mere 5 cents a day and children received free medical care from Dr. Clarence Hemingway (Ernest Hemingway's father). The organization began in response to the needs of local working parents with children - a safe, affordable, enriching environment for children to learn and play while their parents work... Throughout its long history, The Day Nursery has retained its original mission of providing "quality, nurturing child care and preschool provided by a professional and caring staff in a safe environment for families in the community." It remains committed to..

Also known as: The Day Nursery

Primary location: Oak Park United States