Kindercare Learning Center #300389
500 Goshen Rd, Edwardsville, IL
5.0· 7 reviews
Early Explorations-University
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $288
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About
About Early Explorations-University
Early Explorations-University is a licensed child care center in Edwardsville, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Pre-K led by a certified teacher and paraprofessional |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Potty training: Toilet learning in the 2 year-old classrooms |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Explorations-University has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Madison County has a median price of $288 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$288
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$235
Home daycare$173
Preschool
Center$208
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$95
Home daycare$42
State record
Inspection reports for Early Explorations-University
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
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #412758
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 Explorations-University
Is Early Explorations-University licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Early Explorations-University 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 Explorations-University care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Early Explorations-University's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Explorations-University cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (618) 659-1438 to ask.
What is Early Explorations-University's phone number?
(618) 659-1438.
Where is Early Explorations-University?
47 N Research Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Club Child Development Center, 0.7 miles away.