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Early Connections Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $304
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About
About Early Connections Childcare
Early Connections Childcare is a licensed child care center in Lockport, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 66 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, 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.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From 6 weeks through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Connections Childcare 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Early Connections Childcare
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
- 66 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #652121
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 Early Connections Childcare
Is Early Connections Childcare licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Early Connections Childcare 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 Early Connections Childcare care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Early Connections Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Connections Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 737-2088 to ask.
What is Early Connections Childcare's phone number?
(814) 737-2088.
Where is Early Connections Childcare?
932 N State St, Lockport, IL 60441. The nearest other daycare we list is Sandcastle Academy, 1.1 miles away.