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Direct Thy Path Daycare Center

140 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL 604353.8· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$304

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About Direct Thy Path Daycare Center

Direct Thy Path Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Joliet, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 62 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler 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.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals provided

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6-Weeks to 5 Years
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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6-Weeks to 5 Years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
StaffStaff certified in CPR, compliant with Illinois early childhood prevention initiative
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Direct Thy Path Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $304 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.
Will County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$304
Home daycare$187

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$184

Preschool

Center$255
Home daycare$182

School age

Center$58
Home daycare$40

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 Direct Thy Path Daycare 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
62 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#472295
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 Direct Thy Path Daycare Center

Is Direct Thy Path Daycare Center licensed?

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

Does Direct Thy Path Daycare 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 Direct Thy Path Daycare Center care for?

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

What are Direct Thy Path Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Direct Thy Path Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 730-1720 to ask.

What is Direct Thy Path Daycare Center's phone number?

(815) 730-1720.

Where is Direct Thy Path Daycare Center?

140 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL 60435. The nearest other daycare we list is Easter Seal Joliet Region, 0.3 miles away.

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