Creative Children's Learning Center
514 N Main St, Smithton, IL
4.5· 8 reviews
Children First Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 137
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $201
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About
About Children First Learning Center
Children First Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Waterloo, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
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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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 137 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| More | Founded 2010 |
| Licensed capacity | 137 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children First Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monroe County has a median price of $201 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$201
Toddler
Center$188
Preschool
Center$168
School age
Center$42
State record
Inspection reports for Children First Learning Center
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
- 137 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #499303
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 Children First Learning Center
Is Children First Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Children First Learning Center 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 Children First Learning Center care for?
137, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Children First Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children First Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 939-9776 to ask.
What is Children First Learning Center's phone number?
(618) 939-9776.
Where is Children First Learning Center?
409 Lakeview Dr, Waterloo, IL 62298. The nearest other daycare we list is Immanuel Lutheran Parish Pre School, 0.6 miles away.