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Children's Garden Learning Center

1 Garden Dr, Carlinville, IL 626264.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$197

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About Children's Garden Learning Center

Children's Garden Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Carlinville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. 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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks until 10 years of age
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
6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks until 10 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Play-based
StaffEvery member required to have 25 or more hours of continued early childhood education every year including annual training in CPR/First Aid, SIDs, and SBS
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure entrances to the building, Outdoor playground
DiscountsSibling discounts
TransportationTransportation (Before & after school CUSD1 transportation to and from Center)
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
AccreditationOther accreditation (NAC (National Accreditation Commission))
MoreFounded 2002
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children's Garden Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Macoupin County has a median price of $197 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.
Macoupin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$197
Home daycare$132

Toddler

Center$177
Home daycare$132

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$132

School age

Center$36
Home daycare$26

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Children's Garden 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 (permit)
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#650923
See the state's record

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.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Children's Garden Learning Center

Is Children's Garden Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Children's Garden 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's Garden Learning Center care for?

145, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Children's Garden Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Garden Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 854-2226 to ask.

What is Children's Garden Learning Center's phone number?

(217) 854-2226.

Where is Children's Garden Learning Center?

1 Garden Dr, Carlinville, IL 62626.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).