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Educare Learning Centers

3171 T Hickey Ave, Joliet, IL 604354.7· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
56
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$282

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About Educare Learning Centers

Educare Learning Centers is a licensed child care center in Joliet, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time 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.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Classes for Ages 2–6
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
56 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Classes for Ages 2–6
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
Class sizeEarly Preschool (2–3) years: Capacity 16 children
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Assistance it acceptsCCAP
Licensed capacity56 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Educare Learning Centers has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Will County has a median price of $282 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 Educare Learning Centers

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
56 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#513178
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 Educare Learning Centers

Is Educare Learning Centers licensed?

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

Does Educare Learning Centers 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 Educare Learning Centers care for?

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

What are Educare Learning Centers' hours?

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

How much does Educare Learning Centers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (815) 436-4024 to ask.

What is Educare Learning Centers' phone number?

(815) 436-4024.

Where is Educare Learning Centers?

3171 T Hickey Ave, Joliet, IL 60435. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center #301002, 1.4 miles away.

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