Erum Z. Macci
Chicago, IL 60659 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.4· 53 reviews
First Academy
- licensed capacity
- 20
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $150
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About
About First Academy
First Academy is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp. It lists weekly tuition from $150 to $440.
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: school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 20 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Music, Art |
| Staff | Teaching experience in various school systems; most have a Bachelor's Degree; meet or exceed the state requirement; certified in CPR and First Aid |
| Transportation | Transportation (pick up students from school for the after school program) |
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Academy lists weekly tuition from $150 to $440. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Cook County has a median price of $83 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Fours & Fives (48mo-60mo) Full-time | $230 |
| Fours & Fives (48mo-60mo) Part-time | $200 |
| Infants (0-12mo) Full-time | $440 |
| Infants (0-12mo) Part-time | $390 |
| School-Age Program: After School Care | $150 |
| Toddlers (13-23mo) Full-time | $340 |
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| Toddlers (13-23mo) Part-time | $290 |
| Twos & Threes (24mo-47mo) Full-time | $240 |
| Twos & Threes (24mo-47mo) Part-time | $200 |
| School-Age Program: Summer Camp | $230 a week |
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$278
Home daycare$208
Toddler
Center$220
Home daycare$194
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$176
School age
Center$83
Home daycare$52
State record
Inspection reports for First Academy
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
- 20 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #642752
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 First Academy
Is First Academy licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Academy 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 First Academy care for?
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
What are First Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $150 to $440, as it lists it.
What is First Academy's phone number?
(773) 856-0649.
Where is First Academy?
2441 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659. The nearest other daycare we list is Del Mattino Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.