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First Academy

2459 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 606593.9· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$150

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About First Academy

First Academy is a licensed child care center in Chicago, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: 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.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp
StaffCertified in CPR and First Aid; meet or exceed state requirements; most hold a Bachelor's Degree
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up for children enrolled in the after school program)
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Academy lists weekly tuition from $150 to $440.

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
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.

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
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#508557
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 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?

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

What are First Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 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) 681-0077.

Where is First Academy?

2459 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659. The nearest other daycare we list is Del Mattino Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license).