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Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $278
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About
About Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Homewood, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 13 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum & A-Beka Curriculum |
| Class size | Eight classes with eight to twenty children each |
| Staff | All teachers meet the qualifications per DCFS and attend continuous education classes |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| More | Founded 2003 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Start Child Care & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $278 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$278
Home daycare$208
Toddler
Center$220
Home daycare$194
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$176
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$52
State record
Inspection reports for Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Day Care Center
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #417159
Inspections
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Start Child Care & Preschool
Is Bright Start Child Care & Preschool licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Bright Start Child Care & Preschool have inspection violations?
Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Bright Start Child Care & Preschool care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Bright Start Child Care & Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Start Child Care & Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (708) 922-9000 to ask.
What is Bright Start Child Care & Preschool's phone number?
(708) 922-9000.
Where is Bright Start Child Care & Preschool?
1800 Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL 60430. The nearest other daycare we list is Pamela Walker, 0.3 miles away.