Baby Toddler Nursery is a not-for-profit program that has provided quality, center-based care for infants and toddlers in Evanston since 1971. It was the first licensed infant day care center in Illinois and only the second in the nation. Children at Baby Toddler Nursery receive state-of-the-art, developmentally appropriate care and early learning experiences.

Baby Toddler Nursery serves 70 children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The children come from a variety of backgrounds, with some families paying a full fee for the Nursery's services and some families receiving financial support to help them pay our fees. Baby Toddler Nursery has a long history of leadership in providing exceptional quality services to all of Evanston’s families.

Baby Toddler Nursery is committed to providing excellent child care to very young children. We specialize in infant and toddler care and understand the unique importance of the first three years.

We use current research and theory to help us provide the best possible care and early learning experiences to nurture development during this time. Our philosophy is based on the idea that children learn best through play and active exploration. Teachers provide a wide variety of materials, experiences, and activities that help children develop skills in all areas including language, motor, and social development.

Teachers are involved with the children in their play, offering help and extending their learning. They are particularly attentive to children’s social interactions and help them develop early social skills. Babies begin by learning how to be gentle with one another while teachers help older children learn to express their feelings and needs through words.