We Made History

Almost 70 people gathered on Friday, October 7, 2011, for "The Event of the Century", our celebration of 100 years of quality childcare, early childhood education, and family support. The evening was full of inspiring stories, special memories and wonderful fellowship around the tables. We enjoyed great food, a silent auction and the music of DJ MM. And we were inspired to follow in the footsteps of the amazing Lutheran Deaconesses that started Lutheran Day Nursery in 1911.

Thank you to everyone who attended or supported our event. We look forward to many more years of service to the Logan Square and Humboldt Park communities and to the impact we will make in the lives of children and families in the name of Christ.

To see pictures of the event, visit our new photo sharing site.

Reserve Your Place This Week

September 30 is the deadline to reserve your place for the Event of the Century--our celebration of 100 years of quality affordable childcare and early childhood education on Friday, October 7, 2011. See all the details below. Online payment is available. Contact us at 773-486-4222 to let us know you're coming.

The Event of the Century

Watch for your invitation to 'The Event of the Century', our 100th anniversary celebration on Friday, October 7, 2011. We will gather at 6:30 pm at the Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 W. Higgins Rd. in Rosemont, IL, for a great meal and a program filled with inspiring stories, great memories, and more.

Tickets for the event are $100 per adult. Children's tickets are $25 per child ages 12 and under.

Not on our mailing list? Link to our web site to purchase your tickets online (be sure to include the names of those who will attend.)

Join us on October 7, 2011, and be a part of the legacy that is Lutheran Day Nursery!

Summer Fun

During the summer months, the children of Lutheran Day get to experience lots of special activities and field trips. Trips have included Ryerson Woods in Lincolnshire, IL, Brookfield Zoo, Pump It Up, and more. The children also saw butterflies emerge from their crysalises. They even pretended to be butterflies and sipped "nectar" from flowers. To see more pictures of our summer activities, visit our Facebook page.

Save the Date

Lutheran Day Nursery Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Friday, October 7, 2011, with "The Event of the Century", a gala event at the Rosewood Restaurant in Rosemont, IL. Please plan to join us for an evening of great food, fond memories and the opportunity to reconnect to the ongoing story of LDN.

We are looking for stories of how Lutheran Day Nursery impacted people's lives. Feel free to share your story as a comment or on our Facebook page.

Announcing Our First Technology Raffle

Tickets are now available for our first Technology Raffle Fundraiser to support the early childhood education programs at Lutheran Day Nursery. Each ticket costs $5.00 and can be purchased at the Lutheran Day Nursery office, located at 1802 N. Fairfield in Chicago or from a current parent or staff member. Here is a complete list of prizes.

• A Dell Inspiron Mini netbook (value: $300) Loaded with Windows 7; Includes a protective case


• Sharper Image Literati Wireless Reader (value: $250) Full color screen; Includes 150 free books


• Casio EX-Z16 Digital Camera (value: $100) 12.1 megapixels Includes battery charger


• IO GEAR Solar Bluetooth Hands-Free Car Kit (value: $75) works with Bluetooth enabled smart phones, PDAs, etc; Built-in solar panels charge the unit on the go


• Lettuce Entertain You Gift Cards (value: $50) Accepted at participating Lettuce Entertain You restaurants; No expiration date


• Groupon for Geja’s Café (value: $50 - $60) Fine dining at one of Chicago’s best fondue restaurants; Expires November 30, 2011

Only 1,100 tickets will be printed. The more tickets you buy, the better your chance of winning! The drawing for prizes will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Lutheran Day Nursery. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win.