Allison J. Smith
Springfield, IL 62704 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
First Impressions
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $196
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About
About First Impressions
First Impressions is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. 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.
InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Staff | DCFS certified teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure keypad entry, Outdoor playground |
| Assistance it accepts | Community Childcare Connection |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 1997 |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Impressions has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sangamon County has a median price of $196 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$196
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$173
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$158
School age
Center$41
Home daycare$64
State record
Inspection reports for First Impressions
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
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #552738
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 Impressions
Is First Impressions licensed?
Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.
Does First Impressions 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 Impressions care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
What are First Impressions' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Impressions cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (217) 525-6075 to ask.
What is First Impressions' phone number?
(217) 525-6075.
Where is First Impressions?
1145 S College St, Springfield, IL 62704. The nearest other daycare we list is Home Sweet Home, 0.1 miles away.